Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Moscow on Monday of trying to undermine US-led diplomatic efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war, after Moscow accused Kyiv of attacking Vladimir Putin’s residence.

Summer typically brings a tourism boom to the Eastern Cape seaside town of Port St Johns, but stakeholders have expressed concerns about a R250 boom gate fee for vehicle access to Second Beach.

Washington on Monday pledged an initial $2 billion for United Nations humanitarian aid in 2026 — far less than it has provided in recent years – warning individual UN agencies to “adapt, shrink or die”.

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Severe thunderstorms resulting in heavy downpours are forecast in most provinces, while scorching conditions are expected in the Western Cape and Northern Cape, according to the South African Weather Service.

Environment Minister Willie Aucamp’s complaint is the latest incident in a battle between camps within the DA, which looks set to destabilise the party’s leadership ahead of its elective congress in 2026.

The deafening silence with no leads has become unbearable for Smangele Magwaza, whose seven-year-old daughter, Nhlalwenhle “Nhlalo” Magwaza, vanished without a trace over a month ago from near their Umbumbulu home in KwaZulu-Natal.

Zambia’s kwacha rose, joining a rally in the currencies of other African metal producers, as a surge in the price of copper promises to boost export earnings.

Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua was injured in a fatal highway accident that killed two people Monday, Nigerian media reported.

Known for his contributions to modern printmaking and his dedication to nurturing artists during apartheid, John Skotnes leaves behind a legacy of creativity and inspiration.