WASHINGTON, Feb 18 (Reuters) – The top commander overseeing US forces in Latin America, General Francis Donovan, and senior Pentagon official Joseph Humire made a surprise visit to Venezuela on Wednesday for security talks, US officials said.

Feb 18 (Reuters) – A US civil rights agency has sued a bottler and distributor of Coca-Cola products it accuses of sex discrimination over an employee networking event that excluded men, its first lawsuit over workplace diversity programs since President Donald Trump took office.

PRISTINA, Feb 18 (Reuters) – Kosovo’s former President Hashim Thaci told judges at his war crimes trial in The Hague on Wednesday that justice cannot be served by “prosecuting the innocent.”

WASHINGTON, Feb 18 (Reuters) – US President Donald Trump on Wednesday highlighted top Black administration officials, rejected accusations of racism and promised “a century more” of success for African Americans during a White House celebration marking 100 years of Black History Month.

A controversial water tanker tender is still running despite a court slap-down – while Johannesburg Water hides behind a dam wall of secrecy.

With citrus exports booming, South Africa faces a critical moment — enhancing logistics infrastructure is key to sustaining growth and securing the industry’s future.

When Cyril Ramaphosa became President many people expected him to implement reforms immediately. During the long period of frustration that followed, his supporters argued he was playing “the long game”, and that over time, his patience would pay off. On balance, they were mostly right.

In the 2026 State of the Nation Address, President Cyril Ramaphosa committed the national government to coming up with strategies to curb excessive alcohol use. This comes as the Foundation for Alcohol Related Research winds down its 30-year operation. Why does this matter?

If you were on a flight from Johannesburg to Sydney in early October 2023, you may have been travelling along with a concealed R450-million cocaine consignment that connects a recently convicted Australian smuggler to several accused in Gauteng – the alleged Big Five cartel’s headquarters.

Artist Gabrielle Goliath lost her court battle against Minister Gayton McKenzie, meaning she’ll miss out on representing South Africa at the Venice Biennale.