WEDNESDAY, 28 JANUARY 2026, 03:31
Outrage grew on Friday over the detention of a five-year-old boy in a massive immigration crackdown in Minneapolis, as US Vice President JD Vance defended the roundups by federal agents, prompting calls for a general strike.
The EFF leader told supporters he would not abandon his ideas
Former Free State premier Ace Magashule’s former personal assistant Moroadi Cholota’s extradition from the US was unlawful, but she must still face the law, the Constitutional Court ruled on Friday.
The South African Weather Service has issued a warning of a heatwave expected across parts of the Eastern Cape, while very hot conditions are expected in parts of the Northern Cape.
Africa’s largest telecom company has become embroiled in Iran’s decision to shut down communications during this month’s deadly crackdown on protests.
A US-based rights group said on Friday it has confirmed the deaths of more than 5 000 people during protests that swept Iran, adding that the vast majority were protesters targeted by security forces.
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Minister in the presidency for planning, monitoring and evaluation said there had been progress in implementing the country’s medium-term development plan, running from 2024 to 2029
The department has issued a public health warning after reports that transformer oil is being used for medicinal purposes in some communities
Germany is in talks with South Africa over a further €720 million in climate-related concessional loans as part of the Just Energy Transition Partnership.
Stars, including Anne Hathaway and Donatella Versace, gathered in Rome to honour legendary designer Valentino Garavani, who died aged 93.
The ex-prince prepares to leave his longtime home as his status crumbles even further
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United States President Donald Trump has drawn criticism from British politicians after claiming that NATO forces stayed away from the front line during the war in Afghanistan.
A rescue mission is under way to free a construction worker at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town. The man was one of two trapped when a trench collapsed on Friday at a construction site.
Kizza Besigye was rushed to the clinic of his personal doctor, where he was treated, and then returned to prison late at night.
Experts warned that the SARB’s continued restrictions on rental income and directors’ fees are arbitrary, deter foreign investment, and undermine South Africa’s competitiveness.
Africa’s largest mobile operator has now become embroiled in Iran’s decision to shut down communications during the recent deadly crackdown on protests.
The City of Matlosana’s controversial Chief Financial Officer, Mercy Phetla, has been officially dismissed.
Fast-paced rental inflation has emerged as a key risk to South Africa’s inflation and interest rate outlook.