Hundreds of teenagers report for duty as Croatia reinstates conscription
Training will cover everything from traditional skills through to drone control and cyberwarfare techniques and countermeasures.
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Cape Town’s N2 wall will not reduce crime, says acting police minister
R120m barrier along highway from airport to city risks echoing spatial logic of the past, claims Bosa
HMS Prince of Wales unlikely to head to the Middle East
It comes after defence sources said the crew had been told they must be ready to leave in five days.
Iran war drives oil above $100, raising inflation risks for South Africa
South Africa’s economic outlook is facing renewed uncertainty as the widening war involving Iran, Israel and the United States begins to ripple through global energy markets, raising concerns about fuel prices, inflation and the timing of potential interest rate cuts. Oil markets reacted sharply as the conflict intensified. Brent crude surged past $100 a barrel […]
Turning point for South Africa
Experts say the SIU investigation into corruption within the Department of Home Affairs marks a critical turning point for South Africa’s immigration system.
News24 | Sri Lanka name ex-Protea Gary Kirsten as coach after T20 World Cup letdown
Sri Lanka named former South African Test player Gary Kirsten as their new coach on Monday after Sanath Jayasuriya quit following the team’s early exit from the T20 World Cup.
FBI launches terrorism investigation after explosives lit outside NYC mayor’s home
The city’s police commissioner says a suspect used an improvised device that could have caused “serious injury or death”.
‘Mogotsi told me to tell Matlala I am close to Mchunu,’ Carrim tells the Madlanga commission
Suleiman Carrim, a businessman, testified before the commission that ANC fixer Brown Mogotsi knew in advance about SAPS tender payments
The Free State as a holiday destination? Really?
The Free State province might seem like an unlikely holiday destination, yet it rewards travellers who slow down and embrace its quiet beauty.
B-52s arrive at UK air base amid conflict with Iran
The military bombers are capable of launching missiles more than 1,500 miles.
Man in UK charged with crimes against humanity in Syria
The 58-year-old man has been charged in relation to his time working in the Syrian Air Force Intelligence.
No arrest yet after death of MultiChoice security guard in cycling crash
Police have confirmed that an arrest has yet to be made in the case of popular MultiChoice security guard David Sejobe, who was killed in January after a vehicle struck him as he cycled to work
R10bn plan to hire 10,000 labour inspectors
The department of employment and labour has estimated that President Cyril Ramaphosa’s proposal to appoint 10,000 additional labour inspectors could cost about R10bn over the medium-term expenditure framework
Island for sale for the price of a semi-detached house attracts ‘lots of interest’
Potential buyers are exploring Ynys Gifftan, a 17.74-acre private island lying in an estuary near Portmeirion.
WATCH | ‘I have no relationship with the minister’: Carrim on Senzo Mchunu
Businessperson Suliman Carrim claims R8.2m loss disproves ministerial influence
Tributes to ‘enormously talented’ teenage goalkeeper who died after collapsing on pitch
Amelia Aplin died after collapsing during a game against Fulham in the Junior Premier League.
One way to make over R100,000 tax-free in South Africa
Research shows that investing in a TFSA as early as possible in the tax year significantly boosts tax-free returns through additional compounding.
‘Ghost Elephants’ explores nature, myth and memory
A haunting journey into Angola’s wild highlands, ‘Ghost Elephants’ follows Steve Boyes and KhoiSan master trackers as they search for a mythical elephant