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Dion George quits the DA
Dion George, former environment, forestry and fisheries minister, resigned from both parliament and the DA after conflicts with party leader John Steenhuisen.
SAWS issues red level 10 flood warning for Limpopo and Mpumalanga
The last time SAWS issued a red level 10 warning was three years ago during the devastating KwaZulu-Natal floods that left close to 600 people dead.
News24 | Iran vows to defend itself ‘against any foreign threat’ amid protests, US tension
Iran will defend itself “against any foreign threat”, the country’s foreign minister told his Saudi counterpart, as Washington refuses to rule out military strikes over the Iranian crackdown on protesters.
Canada’s Carney hails improving China ties during landmark visit
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney hailed on Thursday the speed of progress in ties with China, declaring that the stage was set for both nations to become strategic partners across many fields.
Trump questions support for son of Iran’s last Shah inside country
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Iranian opposition figure Reza Pahlavi “seems very nice” but expressed uncertainty over whether Pahlavi would be able to muster support within Iran to eventually take over.
Severe flooding in Limpopo forces schools to close, emergency teams mobilised
Limpopo premier Phophi Ramathuba has advised pupils in severely affected areas to not attend school after heavy rains battered several districts.
SpaceX capsule with four astronauts, one ailing, splashes down safely off California
A SpaceX capsule carrying a four-member crew home from orbit in an emergency return to earth necessitated by an undisclosed serious medical condition afflicting one of the astronauts splashed down safely early on Wednesday in the Pacific Ocean off California.
WHAT’S COOKING: Bacon-wrapped chicken parcels stuffed with cheese and spring onion
There’s a whole lot to like with this quick and easy supper dish, especially if you like chicken, bacon and cheese.
MINI toughens up the Countryman with SA-only Rugged Edition
All-terrain tyres and protective all-weather mats give the Countryman extra attitude.
FIFA World Cup: 500 million ticket requests received amid Trump’s tantrums
Trump has temporarily denied US entry to 75 countries, 15 of which are fans of FIFA World Cup participants, but ticket requests have surged.
OPINION | Give foundation phase same attention as matric to improve performance
In 2012, when this cohort began schooling, the department’s Annual National Assessment showed that only 37% of grade 3 learners achieved the required competencies of content knowledge in mathematics.
Major international company closing South African factory because of crime
British American Tobacco’s South Africa subsidiary said it will end local production of cigarettes after illicit trade shrank volumes and made operating unviable.
Road deaths down 5% over holiday season, but some provinces fare worse
Gauteng, the Western Cape, Mpumalanga and Northern Cape noted increases in deaths
South Africa is killing its golden goose
The mining sector could be one of the biggest drivers of economic growth and employment in South Africa, but the country is wasting this golden opportunity.
News24 | Uganda polling stations slow to open amid internet shutdown, opposition crackdown
Polling stations in several parts of Uganda were still not open in many areas almost two hours after voting was due to start, AFP journalists and local sources said.
South African government slated for response to Iran human rights abuses
Opposition is mounting against the South African government for its alleged failure to be consistent in its activism for human rights on the global stage.
Trevor Noah hosts Grammys for the sixth and last time
The television show host, satirist and comedian is also nominated for a Grammy Award this year for his audio narration of his children’s book ‘Into the Uncut Grass’.
ENROLMENT CHALLENGES: Compulsory Grade R faces budget constraints and unplaced learners as 2026 academic year begins
As the 2026 school year kicks off, tight budgets and unplaced learners are key challenges facing provincial departments of education when it comes to the implementation of compulsory Grade R.