A protest in KuGompo (formerly East London) over the alleged coronation of a Nigerian ‘Igbo king’ turned violent on Monday, leaving cars torched, shops looted, and foreign nationals targeted.

Five suspects in the kidnapping and murder of senior researcher Steven Gruzd appeared in court on Monday on charges of murder and aggravated robbery. Residents of George Goch hostel, where Gruzd’s body was discovered, say the hostel has become a hotbed for organised crime.

Nelson Mandela Bay’s fragile coalition faces a defining test this week as opposition parties scramble to secure the numbers needed to oust Mayor Babalwa Lobishe in a high-stakes no-confidence vote. They rely on parties that form part of the coalition government for support to remove Lobishe.

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube’s attempts at reform appear to be meeting with serious pushback from within her department – with her own officials allegedly attempting to smear her to ANC MPs.

While industry associations and government (the President included) are trying to reassure the public that there is no national fuel shortage, their reassurances are disconnected from the reality that motorists are facing at fuel stations around the country.

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The commander of the foreign operations branch of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards issued a rare message on Monday hailing Iranian proxy groups for helping create a “new regional order”.

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African countries are turning to nuclear energy to boost power supply and cut emissions. Yet complex financing, long timelines and safety demands mean only a few nations may realistically bring reactors online.

Morning fog is expected in most parts of the country. The day will be cloudy and warm, with isolated thundershowers in the afternoon, according to the South African Weather Service.