
Italy’s prime minister wants Israel to apologize for treatment of flotilla activists
Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni wants an apology from Israel over the treatment of Italian citizens on a flotilla bound for Gaza.
SATURDAY, 23 MAY 2026, 07:08

Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni wants an apology from Israel over the treatment of Italian citizens on a flotilla bound for Gaza.

Two foreigners were found to be undocumented while 457 were verified.

A former tower technician has been convicted of vandalising and stealing critical MTN and Vodacom infrastructure.

The five suspects accused of murdering soccer star Senzo Meyiwa are back in the dock at the Pretoria high court on Friday.

The three teenagers avoided custodial sentences for their roles in the rape of two girls.
SCOPA commends eThekwini on governance, financial management improvements
Parliament’s Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) has commended the eThekwini Municipality for its transparency and comprehensive reporting on governance, financial management and service delivery challenges.The municipality, led by Mayor Cyril Xaba, appeared before the committee in Cape Town on...
[Liberian Observer] Liberia’s education crisis is no longer simply about whether children are entering classrooms. Increasingly, it is about whether they are actually learning once they get there.
President urges Botswana, SA to seek mutually beneficial growth
Botswana and South Africa must seek mutually beneficial growth that creates jobs in equal measure while also deepening trade and investment relations between the two countries, President Cyril Ramaphosa said.“In my meeting earlier today with President Boko, we agreed that one of our greatest tasks of the moment is to...

Judge to consult Chief Justice over Senzo Meyiwa trial interpreter concerns.

It said difficulties had been exacerbated by “significant cost increases resulting from government policy choices”.

Peru’s top-ranked tennis player, Ignacio Buse, believes he is currently playing the best tennis of his career.
Gauteng to rehabilitate various culverts and bridges in Tshwane
The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport will be undertaking a major rehabilitation programme for culverts and bridges in the City of Tshwane to ensure their long-term safety, durability, and functionality.
The programme, in Regions 3 and 4, covers Wards 107, 66, 55, 48, and 7 and focuses on the repairs to and...

‘I think next week Monday or Tuesday we will still have some meetings and make sure we make the right choices,’ said the Bafana head coach.
Kenyan President William Ruto said on Friday the government will cut the price of diesel in the country to provide relief to consumers, after protests over soaring energy costs caused by the Middle East conflict.

Cardiff say there will be excuses when they travel to face South Africa next weekend for the URC play-off quarter-final against Stormers.
Public comment on Whistleblowers Bill closed, Parly public process to follow
The opportunity for public comments on the Protected Disclosures Bill will not be extended with the window to do so having closed last week, the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development said.This as Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi emphasised the urgent need to have the Bill processed as soon as...

The Springboks remain one of the strongest teams in world rugby, but concerns are growing over the age of several key players.
Maile backs Orlando Pirates ahead of final league match
Gauteng MEC for Education, Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Lebogang Maile, has expressed confidence in Orlando Pirates ahead of the club’s final league match of the season against Orbit College on Saturday in Mbombela.
Maile said he is looking forward to joining the Buccaneers as they conclude their league campaign,...

Absa has expanded its fuel rewards system to now include Shell petrol stations, adding around 600 stations to its network.