The U.S. Department of Homeland Security identified the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran as a potential motive for the man accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump and senior members of his administration at a White House reporters’ gala last month, according to an intelligence report sent to state and local law enforcement nationwide and other federal agencies.
Pope Leo will visit two of the Canary Islands, major entry points off Africa’s western coast for desperate migrants braving dangerous Atlantic waters to get to Europe, as part of a tour of Spain next month, the Vatican announced on Wednesday.
The Gautrain faces a pivotal transition in 2026 that could redefine how urban rail is funded and whether it continues to rely on big public subsidies. A comparison with Hong Kong’s MTR model highlights how capturing land value around stations could offer a more sustainable alternative to fare-dependent financing.
While City officials and politicians celebrated the opening of the new Brixton reservoir and tower – a full year behind schedule – the city’s water issues remain a major challenge due to underinvestment and lack of money.
Those that are able to combine that local understanding with the level of speed and execution capability expected by international participants are the ones more likely to succeed over time.
Africa can use this window to upgrade standards, build processing capacity, and diversify into higher-value exports. Or it can sprint toward short-term volumes and lock itself more tightly into low-value trade with a single external market
There is a moment in every business when the analysis ends and the commitment begins. For us, that moment happened in Mokopane. Not because it was the obvious choice. Not because the model demanded a new location. But because the more time we spent on the ground in that region, the harder it became to […]
Shame, silence and incomplete sex ed are stopping South African girls from getting treated for sexually transmitted infections — even as rates remain stubbornly high
As an intense cut-off low-pressure system triggers Orange Level 8 warnings, education authorities have suspended classes in high-risk districts across these provinces. With severe flooding and disruptive snow forecast through Thursday, officials are prioritising the safety of pupils and staff amid life-threatening conditions.
Young people with kidney disease in South Africa often fall into the gap between the paediatric and adult healthcare systems. One innovative clinic in Cape Town is offering a tailor-made solution for this group.