South African couple Melany and Peet Viljoen were recently arrested in the US for allegedly shoplifting groceries worth thousands of dollars over several months. Now they are barred from the store, and details about their money situation – and detention there – are becoming clearer.

Economist Iraj Abedian criticises South Africa’s indifference to the brutal regime in Iran, highlighting the urgent need for a global response to the country’s ongoing humanitarian crisis.

If you ignore the hyperinflation notes at the bottom of the MTN group financial results stock market announcement and the €4bn whistleblower complaint that is making its way through the US Securities Exchange Commission, the big yellow network operator had a great year.

The Constitutional Court is taking longer and longer to issue judgments, leaving academics and legal practitioners calling for increased capacity. The Office of the Chief Justice acknowledges that the court’s workload has increased over time and says there is a need to increase ‘capacity and resources’.

LONDON, March 16 (Reuters) – Britain plans to double tariffs on steel imports, Politico reported on Monday, saying that it would be part of a wider strategy aimed at protecting the country’s struggling steel industry.

As South Africa’s genocide case against Israel progresses, the International Court of Justice’s eventual ruling may take years, highlighting the complexities of international law.

WASHINGTON/TEL AVIV/DUBAI, March 16 (Reuters) – Several U.S. allies rebuffed Donald Trump’s call on Monday to send warships to escort shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, drawing criticism from the U.S. president, who accused Western partners of ingratitude after decades of support.

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The controlling creditor says government failed to implement industry reforms and is “coy” about what it is offering to prevent liquidation.

Mayor Dada Morero’s commitment to spending R50m on restoring the Johannesburg Art Gallery was welcomed by residents and art lovers. Almost half, however, will be spent on preparing to relocate the artworks.

A new government finding that supports the hunting and export of rhinos signals a shift in South Africa’s wildlife policy under Environment Minister Willie Aucamp – reversing a freeze on trophy exports imposed by his predecessor.

Russia has agreed to stop recruiting Kenyan citizens to fight with its army in Ukraine, Kenya’s foreign minister has said.

There are all sorts of rules around pensions, and most of them are there for good reason – to protect your money, to make sure you don’t, like so many people, have to work into your late seventies.

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Qatar Airways has announced a limited flight schedule to and from the Qatari capital, Doha, as the US-Israeli war on Iran roils air travel in the region.