WASHINGTON, Dec 17 (Reuters) – The US House of Representatives narrowly defeated two resolutions on Wednesday seeking to rein in President Donald Trump’s aggression toward Venezuela, amid widespread speculation that the Republican will launch an attack on the South American oil state’s territory.

Allegations of fraud and accountability crises unravel hospital upgrade projects as the National Department of Health’s partnership with the Independent Development Trust collapses, leaving communities in distress.

The Madlanga Commission has peeled back the layers of governance in Ekurhuleni, exposing allegations of corruption and institutional decay. Former mayor Tania Campbell insists that any allegations brought to her attention during her tenure were formally referred for investigation.

A new report from Stellenbosch University presents compelling evidence that grade repetition in South Africa yields significant academic benefits for struggling learners.

Medscheme has turned to the high court to freeze Bonitas Medical Scheme’s tender process, arguing that contracts should not be awarded while a regulatory forensic investigation into the scheme’s governance is under way.

On Tuesday, 16 December, a Johannesburg centre processing applications for South Africans wishing to take up ‘refugee’ status was raided by Home Affairs officials and the police. We break it down.

Stronger national coalition dynamics and an improving market hint at a brighter future, although political uncertainties loom on the horizon.

One year on from launching the UK-SA Growth Partnership, we can point to real progress on the ground. Projects are under way, investment has been mobilised, capacity has been built and opportunities created.

ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has urged South Africa not to allow United States President Donald Trump to isolate the country from the rest of the continent.

The late Lusanda Dumke, who died on Tuesday, will be remembered by her sister as a person who always put her family first and lived her sport until her last breath.

This year, Daily Maverick and SA Harvest have embarked on their third annual campaign to combat hunger in the Eastern Cape, and we need your help to make it a success. In a heartfelt interview, SA Harvest CEO Ozzy Nel reflects on how this incredible journey began with just R35,000 and a dream — and how it has grown to give hope to thousands of families. Over the past two years, your...

Seasoned broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer brings you The Lead, News24’s definitive podcast for in-depth reporting. This is The Lead, and this is the South African story.

Warner Bros. Discovery’s board doubts if Paramount would be able to afford the buyout, for which it is competing with Netflix.

The South African Weather Service has issued warnings of severe thunderstorms across large parts of the country on Thursday.

Dozens of residents from the West Bank’s emptied Nur Shams refugee camp returned on Wednesday to retrieve belongings ahead of the Israeli military’s demolition of 25 residential buildings there.