
Zelensky says failure of US envoys to visit Kyiv is ‘disrespectful’
US envoy Steve Witkoff and Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner have travelled to Moscow several times, but never to Kyiv.
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US envoy Steve Witkoff and Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner have travelled to Moscow several times, but never to Kyiv.
An investigation by the Public Protector has exposed significant governance failures at Unisa following the “irregular” appointment of a retired security manager on a R1-million contract. The report reveals that Deputy Vice-Principal Matsiababa Motebele bypassed essential checks by acting as both the requester and sole approver of the hire, prompting a binding order for the vice-chancellor...

As Tim Cook announces his departure from the top job at Apple, these are the key challenges for new boss John Ternus.
National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola told journalists at the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday: “I know that I am not guilty, I am not wrong.” He faces four charges in relation to a R360-million contract that the SAPS awarded to Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala’s company.
Germany poured cold water on calls to suspend the EU’s cooperation deal with Israel, despite rising anger over the war in Lebanon and the situation in the occupied Palestinian territories.
Young stars in sports have to navigate the pressure of expectation, global superstardom and the abuse of the masses, all while still trying to figure themselves out as human beings.

Being on screen fulfills lifelong dream for Zozi who hails from a small rural village in the EC
The Middle East conflict is on semi-pause with two fragile ceasefires. However, on Wednesday, the US-Iran ceasefire will expire if not renewed. Meanwhile, the Israel-Lebanon (and by inference, effectively with Hezbollah) ceasefire entered a 10-day stretch last Friday. The conflict will inevitably spill over into America’s midterm election in November.

Michelle Sadio had been at a wake when a car approached and fired four gunshots at a group of mourners in north-west London.

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An anti-immigrant protest by the March and March Movement in Durban on Monday turned violent as locals attacked foreigners and looted their shops.

The National Prosecuting Authority will not be proceeding with charges against the shooter involved in the Emmarentia road rage incident in Joburg that left one man dead and his wife hospitalised with injuries.

One of the late pope’s last wishes was for his vehicle to be used for children in Gaza, but a charity is still waiting for an entry permit.

A fire at Lower Sabie Camp marks another setback for Kruger, as damage and recent floods disrupt travel ahead of the long weekend.

The items, which she says are “part of my history”, disappeared after her slot with Sabrina Carpenter.

Masemola has become a co-accused in the case involving 12 police officials, three company directors and a R360 million contract awarded to Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala’s company, Medicare24
Whether or not President Cyril Ramaphosa will head to France for a state visit rests with the leaders of the two countries, French ambassador to South Africa David Martinon has emphasised.

Peet and Mel Viljoen are facing imminent deportation from the US after pleading not guilty to charges of aggravated retail theft in Florida.

The rivals will battle it out at FNB Stadium on Sunday in their 185th meeting

A 40-year-old man was arrested at an address in Coventry by counter terrorism detectives, the Metropolitan Police said.