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News24 | Shots fired at Philippine Senate as police move to arrest ICC-wanted drug war senator
More than a dozen gunshots rang out at the Philippine Senate as police and marines moved in to arrest a senator wanted by the International Criminal Court for alleged crimes against humanity.
Another blow for Elon Musk’s Starlink in South Africa
Starlink in South Africa faces a major hurdle as ICASA rejects a ministerial attempt to bypass strict B-BBEE ownership regulations.
Africa’s Travel Indaba boosts Durban economy and drives African tourism growth
Africa’s Travel Indaba is expected to generate millions for Durban’s economy while showcasing African tourism growth, conservation and regional travel opportunities
Oscar-nominated The Voice of Hind Rajab comes to SA cinemas
The internationally recognised film reconstructs the final hours of Palestinian child Hind Rajab in Gaza, will screen in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town this May
News24 | Sweatshops saga: Action taken against another clothing manufacturer
The National Bargaining Council for the Clothing Manufacturing Industry is taking Durban-based Gemelli to court.
Cultural pioneer Maria McCloy dies at 50
Maria McCloy helped define post-apartheid urban culture through fashion, media, music and an uncompromising commitment to South Africa’s creative spirit
News24 | Nigeria airstrike kills 100 at market, Amnesty says
Amnesty International is calling for an investigation, saying the strike was the latest deadly attack to kill civilians. The military denies that civilians were harmed.
THE CONVERSATION: Is eating fruit really linked to lung cancer? Here’s what you need to know
While a recent study hints at a link between fruits and lung cancer, overwhelming evidence supports the health benefits of fruits and vegetables for overall wellness.
News24 | Putin hails test-firing of nuclear-capable ‘Satan II’ intercontinental ballistic missile
Russia has test-fired a new intercontinental ballistic missile, with President Vladimir Putin describing the nuclear-capable Sarmat weapon as the world’s “most powerful” missile.
State requests more time to look into Masemola’s finances and verify evidence provided by Matlala
The state said its financial investigation into suspended National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola was at an advanced stage and it needed more time to verify new evidence provided by businessperson Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala
Renewable energy transition in SA needs the embrace of both public and private ownership
Renewable energy systems not only have to be clean, they have to be shared through a private/public partnership that ensures that inequalities in our society are not deepened.
India’s Modi cuts size of his motorcade to save fuel, source says
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has “significantly” cut the size of his motorcade to save fuel, a government source said on Wednesday, days after he urged citizens to tighten their belts amid a surge in energy prices triggered by the Iran war.
UK’s Starmer faces biggest challenge yet as resignation report overshadows King’s Speech
Keir Starmer faced his biggest challenge yet on Wednesday when his health minister was reported to be readying his resignation to try to trigger a contest to replace a British prime minister who had sought some respite to set out his government’s agenda.
Philippine Senator says arrest imminent, urges public to block ICC transfer
Philippine Senator Ronald dela Rosa said on Wednesday that his arrest was imminent and urged people to mobilise to prevent him from being sent to the International Criminal Court.
Orlando Pirates set to bank close to R40 million this season
Orlando Pirates are smelling the Betway Premiership trophy which comes with a whopping R20 million in prize money.
Thief flees with medieval saint’s skull taken from Czech church
An unknown thief snatched the 800-year-old skull believed to be of Saint Zdislava of Lemberk from a display box in a church in the northern Czech Republic and ran away with the relic, police said on Wednesday.
RIGHT OF REPLY: Public Procurement Act process is certainly no circus
The article by amaBhungane on the public participation process is largely a highly subjective and very personal account.