Israel attacks Gaza’s European Hospital
Gaza’s civil defence agency said bodies of some victims were ‘scattered around the hospital area’.
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EMPD urges people to collect their impounded vehicles before they get sold
The Ekurhuleni metro police department has urged people who have vehicles held at its pounds to collect them before the vehicles get auctioned.
LISTEN | Trump announces SA leaders’ visit, Ramaphosa awaits green light
US President Donald Trump publicly announced South African leaders will visit him in Washington DC next week, but President Cyril Ramaphosa’s office says they are awaiting formal confirmation from the White House.
Trust needed to “break stalemate” in US-Iran nuclear talks
“The challenge is that there’s many in the US and its allies that do not trust Iran.”
Israeli strikes in northern Gaza kill at least 48, hospital says
The hospital says 22 children and 15 women are among the dead after several homes in the Jabalia area were hit overnight.
AGE OF ASSASSINS: No bail for Lifman murder accused as high court affirms strong evidence against them
The two men accused of murdering alleged underworld figure Mark Lifman will remain in custody until the trial is completed after their appeal against their bail refusal was denied.
HIV patient testing falls in SA after US aid cuts, data shows
Testing and monitoring of HIV patients across SA have fallen since the US cut aid that funded health workers and clinics, with pregnant women, infants and youth the most affected, previously unpublished government data shows.
PHOTO ESSAY: In Pictures: Cannes 2025 – Frills, silk and statement dressing, but no long trails
As the 78th Cannes Film Festival begins, the red carpet once again becomes a global stage — not just for film, but also for fashion. New official rules seem to prohibit sheer or revealing dresses, stating that nudity on the red carpet is banned for “decency reasons.” Here is a gallery of images from the night.
BLACK-SLIDING: Ramokgopa apologises, admits management and planning failures as load shedding hits again
Minister of Energy and Electricity Kgosientsho Ramokgopa said the root cause of this most recent bout of load shedding was the result of management and planning issues as opposed to specific machinery-related problems at Eskom.
Denosa march over staff shortages, poor working conditions
Members of the Democratic Nursing Organisation of SA (Denosa) in Gauteng are demanding urgent action from premier Panyaza Lesufi and the MEC for health Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko on staffing shortages and poor working conditions.
Rare classic Ferrari racing car expected to sell for up to R165m
The stunning 1957 500 TRC is from an era when racing cars were built for beauty
Makhachev vacates title; Topuria-Oliveira lightweight clash at UFC 317
Ilia Topuria will face Charles Oliveira, not Islam Makhachev, for the vacant lightweight title at UFC 317 main event.
Woman gives birth assisted by police after scaring neighbours with her cries
Neighbours who heard “hysterical screaming” rushed to the nearest police station on Wednesday, fearing violence was afoot — only to discover it was the sound of an unexpected childbirth.
IMF cuts Angola’s 2025 growth forecast to 2.4% on emerging risks
The International Monetary Fund has cut Angola’s preliminary growth outlook for 2025 to 2.4% from an initial 3%, it said after an assessment mission to Luanda, citing lower prices of oil and tightening external financing conditions.
Peter Sullivan weeps as UK court overturns murder conviction after 38 years
Sullivan, who was released after being exonerated by DNA evidence, said he was ‘not angry’ or ‘bitter’.
Workers strike in protest against job cuts at Ford Germany
The cuts at Ford reflect a broader shake-up in the car sector as companies including Volkswagen, Nissan and General Motors axe jobs.
Wisconsin judge indicted on allegations she helped man evade ICE agents
Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested last month after prosecutors said she helped a man evade immigration agents.
News24 | ‘Panic and paralysis’: US firms fret despite China tariff reprieve
US President Donald Trump’s rollercoaster tariff row with Beijing has wreaked havoc on US companies that rely on Chinese manufacturing, with a temporary de-escalation only expected to partially calm the storm, analysts and business owners say.
DA launches legal proceedings against Joburg over extension of acting posts
The DA has launched legal proceedings against the City of Johannesburg, accusing it of violating governance laws by unlawfully extending acting appointments for seven senior posts including that of the city manager.
‘Winter plan remains valid despite loadshedding challenges’: Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
On Tuesday Eskom announced the implementation of stage 2 load-shedding from 4pm to 10pm on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Miguel says there’s no armband tussle with Chiefs captain Maart
‘For me, he’s my leader. He has played a huge role for the team,’ says the Angolan about his skipper.