EZEKIEL KEKANA | SA’s silence on African media rights abuses eerie
The health of our democracy rests on journalists being able to work without any fear.
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South Africans Abroad: Chivaviro nets a brace in Saudi Arabia
Chivaviro is slowly adapting to life in Saudi Arabia with four of his five goals for Al-Adalah coming in his last three matches.
Big changes for Johann Rupert’s golden child
Richemont agreed to sell Swiss watchmaker Baume & Mercier to Italy’s Damiani Group following a slowdown in the market for pricey timepieces.
SOWETAN | Loss of two DStv channels a blow to black culture
“The silence over the erasure of black culture and history on this institutional level has been deafening. “
The two men taking over fine dining in South Africa
Celebrity chef David Higgs and serial businessman Gary Kyriacou are taking South Africa’s fine dining scene by storm as they expand two of their brands, Marble and the Pantry, across the country.
Two more scholar transport victims from Vanderbijlpark are named
The two scholar transport victims who died of their injuries in hospital were gtrade 12 pupils from Hoërskool Vanderbijlpark.
Naledi M to shake things up as first female presenter on Big Brother Mzansi
Big Brother Mzansi just got a spicy new upgrade. TV personality and content creator Naledi M is stepping into the spotlight with Spills with Biggie — marking a first for the franchise with the introduction of its first-ever female presenter.
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING: Avatar: Fire and Ash — something borrowed, something blue
James Cameron’s third Avatar film, which is still showing in cinemas in South Africa, is dominating the box office with its eye-popping alien visuals and sci-fi action. But is there more to this blockbuster than just spectacle?
Populist politics serve no one
The sentencing of Julius Malema will be a significant moment for SA’s constitutional democracy and the rule of law.
Msendami ready to prove his mettle at Pirates
New Orlando Pirates winger Daniel Msendami has revealed that Pirates’ squad depth is one of the factors that motivated him to join the club, suggesting competition excites him.
SIBONGAKONKE SHOBA | SA’s voice in global politics must protect our national interest
Politics must not be allowed to undermine country’s attractiveness as an investment hub
Mbalula threatens action over ANC leadership talk after ‘Motsepe’ campaign T-shirts
The ANC’s NEC has decided to pause all leadership debates until after upcoming local elections, emphasising party unity and national transformation priorities.
Lesotho village with solar farm has no power
Villagers say they gave up grazing land for solar panels in 2022, but have not seen any reward
Lesufi relocation promise to residents raises hope for houses
Families to move to temporary site identified by Gauteng government
News24 | Iran warns Trump of ‘finger on the trigger’ as diplomacy gets a chance
The commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warned Washington on Thursday that the force had its “finger on the trigger” in the wake of mass protests, as US President Donald Trump said Tehran still appeared interested in talks.
Scholar transport lawlessness deepens with more incidents reported
Minister Creecy leads crackdown on overloaded school transport vehicles
Dark clouds gather over South Africa’s biggest political party
The upcoming local government elections in South Africa are expected to see a monumental shake-up in the local political landscape.
Trump says US ‘armada’ heading toward Iran
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE, Jan 22 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the United States has an “armada” heading toward Iran but hoped he would not have to use it, as he renewed warnings to Tehran against killing protesters or restarting its nuclear program.
US accuses contractor of illegally sharing classified information with reporter
WASHINGTON, Jan 22 (Reuters) – The US Justice Department said on Thursday it had brought criminal charges against a man who allegedly shared classified military information with a Washington Post reporter, whose house was raided during the investigation.
As Haiti faces further political turmoil, the UN signals more troops on the way
Jan 22 (Reuters) – A UN-backed security force deployed to Haiti to help local police fight off armed gangs that have taken over much of the country should get more troops in April and reach full strength by summer, the UN’s special envoy for Haiti said on Thursday.
TikTok clinches deal for new US joint venture to avoid American ban
WASHINGTON, Jan 22 (Reuters) – TikTok’s Chinese owner, ByteDance, on Thursday said it has finalised a deal to establish a majority American-owned joint venture that will secure US data, to avoid a U.S. ban on the short video app used by over 200 million Americans.