BAMAKO, April 28 (Reuters) – The leader of Mali’s military government, Assimi Goita, met with Russia’s ambassador on Tuesday, according to a post on his office’s social media account, his first appearance since insurgents launched coordinated attacks over the weekend.

Trump’s deepfake messiah reflects a history of Christian idolatry that has found fertile ground in SA. This Afrikaner-American ‘sanctified authoritarianism’ fuses nationalism and what sociologists call algorithmic conspirituality – the blending of conspiracy theories and spirituality in online spaces, hoping to create a dangerous political-theological movement that threatens democracy.

Investor sentiment is shifting as Afrimat and Clicks face pressure from setbacks and valuation strain, while Capitec continues to defy gravity, highlighting how quickly market favourites can fall from grace.

Hoteliers warn that Gqeberha’s beachfront neglect, rising crime and overflowing sewage are damaging the city’s brand, reducing visitor spend and risking Blue Flag status and local livelihoods.

In a move that could test the integrity of the Madlanga Commission, North West businessman Brown Mogotsi bought himself some more time shortly before he was meant to face cross-examination and called for evidence leader Matthew Chaskalson SC to recuse himself.

Solidarity has threatened Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa with legal action after a job advertisement for an intern position stipulating that only “employment equity” candidates could apply.

Gqeberha has beautiful sandy beaches, high-end housing and many charming features – including a gritty, blue-collar history that one artist hopes to capture, one ‘shitty’ picture at a time.

There’s a R6bn funding gap behind extending the R3 fuel levy relief. It will become a cost burden that the state coffers will carry for well beyond the current budget.

Britain’s King Charles arrived at the White House on Tuesday for a meeting with US President Donald Trump, as part of ‌a state visit intended to underscore unity between the two longtime allies, despite deep divisions over the Iran war.

The ‘fine and mild’ beauty of this wonderful change of season just might be overshadowed by fears of an El Niño year, particularly given South Africa’s widespread water problems.

Elon Musk and OpenAI boss Sam Altman faced off in a California federal court on Tuesday in a blockbuster trial that could have far-reaching consequences for the AI industry and oblige the ChatGPT maker to profoundly revamp its business.

Buying a car should feel like freedom. Instead, the finance conversation often feels like stepping into a maze where every turn comes with a different monthly payment and a new acronym. Balloon finance, residuals, Guaranteed Future Value, and even leasing arrangements…

Israel on Tuesday said it was not seeking to take territory in Lebanon, as its military issued a wave of new evacuation warnings for towns and villages in the battle-scarred south.