This winter, there are no blessings and no goodness in Gaza
The rain and cold weather have devastated two million Palestinians who are already barely surviving.
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At least eight migrants drown after boat collision off Greece’s coast
Authorities say at least eight people died after the driver lost control of the boat as he attempted to flee.
POST-MATCH REFLECTION: Proteas suffer another white-ball series defeat as they eye Champions Trophy growth
‘How can it be anything but disappointing?’ a calm Rob Walter asked after Thursday’s defeat. South Africa have struggled in bilateral white-ball series’ since Walter took over the side.
Why has DRC filed criminal charges against Apple over ‘conflict minerals’?
Democratic Republic of the Congo says tech giant has been using controversial minerals from sub-Saharan Africa.
Only KZN, Eastern Cape still have foot and mouth disease outbreaks
The Eastern Cape and KwaZulu- Natal are the only provinces with ongoing foot and mouth disease (FMD) outbreaks, while all other FMD outbreaks have been resolved and closed with the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), the agriculture ministry said on Friday.
Bounce back weekend in the URC
It will feel like a homecoming for South Africa’s combatants in their derby matches in the United Rugby Championship on Saturday after their travails in the Champions Cup last weekend.
Who are the 51 men in Gisele Pelicot rape case; will old cases be reopened?
Investigators in France have reopened old cases, investigating Dominique Pelicot for rape and murder in the 1990s.
Last-minute Christmas shopping guide
Whether you are hunting down prezzies for bargain hunters or trendsetters, here’s a rundown of the latest gifts
UP THE ANTE: The Premier League’s demanding festive schedule, where the championship is won or lost
Liverpool currently lead the Premier League standings, with Chelsea not far behind. Arsenal and Manchester City cannot be written off either.
CYNTHIA LUNGU & TAPIWA NYASULU | What music’s #MeToo reckoning means for African women
As details emerge of US moguls and musicians sexually exploiting people, these same stories are unfolding in private spaces all around us in Eastern and Southern Africa
Discovery Insure holiday drive trends report shows 26% increase in speeding over festive period
As South Africans take to the roads this holiday season, a new report from Discovery Insure has found that drivers are 26% more likely to exceed speed limits during the holiday season.
Malaysia to resume search for missing Malaysian Airlines MH370
Flight MH370, carrying 227 passengers and 12 crew, vanished en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing in March 2014.
POLL | What’s your favourite Christmas tradition?
So what’s your favourite Christmas tradition?
IN PICS | Ivory Coast’s economic hub Abidjan turns into vibrant graffiti gallery
Splashes of vibrant colours are reviving the urban canvas of Abidjan’s Plateau district, the economic heart of the Ivory Coast.