
White smoke emerges from Sistine Chapel as new pope is elected
White smoke poured out of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City, signalling the election of a new pope as crowds in St. Pet
FRIDAY, 09 MAY 2025, 08:57
White smoke poured out of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City, signalling the election of a new pope as crowds in St. Pet
The South African government petroleum agency has refused to provide details of its controversial oil and gas exploration project slap-bang in the middle of the world’s largest animal migration path.
Nick Kotch, a towering figure in African journalism, has died aged 72 in London.
Y20 South Africa 2025, the official civil society-led youth engagement group of the G20, on Thursday distanced itself from an event recently publicised on social media platforms by the National Youth Development Agency as a “Y20 South Africa”.
It’s no surprise that Toyota’s Hilux was SA’s most-sold vehicle again in April, but both the market leader and its closest rival, the Ford Ranger, boasts great export numbers, too.
‘Who Killed Shireen?’ documentary from Zeteo uncovers name of Israeli soldier who is now dead.
South Africa’s draft Integrated Resource Plan 2024 (IRP) is ‘deeply flawed’ in both process and outcome, according to a panel of independent energy economists, climate policy specialists and engineers.
The Pakistan Super League is considering postponing the remainder of its season amid the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan.
In an address that signalled a significant and welcome shift in tone and substance in South Africa’s energy discourse, acting Director-General at the Ministry of Energy and Electricity Subesh Pillay called for structural transformation in the country’s electricity and energy planning regime.
Covering about seven million square kilometres across 30% of the world’s coastlines, these underwater sea forests produce 100 times more oxygen per hectare than terrestrial forests.
On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War 2, an explanation of Ukraine and its role in the victory over Nazism.
Does the government still honour its 1994 commitment to Education for All as contained in the Constitution, in the midst of the uproar over teaching vacancies?
Some recruits complained of racism and harassment. Others said they were subjected to excess surveillance and had to sign non-disclosure agreements about their work.
India and Royal Challengers Bengaluru star Virat Kohli has credited former Proteas wicketkeeper Mark Boucher for the influence he had on him during the formative years of his career.
Israel bombed Sanaa airport and Hodeidah port after Houthi missiles hit near Tel Aviv, prompting fears of wider war.
Even before Donald Trump took office, the relationship between Washington and Pretoria was deteriorating. Now, it’s facing a complete rupture.
To be successful in addressing food insecurity and malnutrition in South Africa, the broadest possible consultation will be required across the food system, including with farmers and agri-business food manufacturers, retailers, the non-profit organisation (NPO) sector and, crucially, the government.
‘Every time I open my eyes in the middle of the night, I see my house burn,’ says Meal After School founder Limise Gagayi.
South Africa-China relations once again came under the spotlight in the Western Cape Legislature as the fallout over the banning from China of MEC Ivan Meyer continues.
International humanitarian organisations in the Gaza Strip are battling to assist people under ‘horrific’ circumstances as the total blockade on aid to the region leads to dwindling supplies of food, water, medicine and fuel.
Only the dissection areas at the Free State government mortuary in Bloemfontein remain prohibited from operation by the department of employment and labour, said the provincial health department on Thursday.