Ceasefire at risk as Iran rejects new peace talks
Concerns grew over the US-Iran ceasefire after the US seized an Iranian ship.
MONDAY, 20 APRIL 2026, 23:29
Concerns grew over the US-Iran ceasefire after the US seized an Iranian ship.
Reactive counter-terrorism posture risks entrenching armed groups in a new corridor linking northwest to southwest Nigeria, writes Taiwo Adebayo in ISS Today.

Centre addresses social challenges such as chronic unemployment and substance abuse
Israel’s foreign minister and its military condemned the desecration of a crucifix smashed by an Israeli soldier in a southern Lebanese village home to Christians.

Should the brand return to SA seeing that the products are now good-looking?

Shange was the first black woman to represent SA at Miss World

Fannie Nkosi is applying for bail after his arrest for having unauthorised items

Using compressed air to propel pellets of solid carbon dioxide, dry ice blasting removes contaminants from surfaces without damaging the underlying material.

Voters will elect councils for all district, metropolitan and local municipalities

Phumeza Dolo rebuilt ISthebe Kitchenette with the R350 SRD grant and now employs four people.

The pensioner was criminally prosecuted after she had written one wrong number plate letter.

Mandelson vetting row shows Westminster continues to have the power to surprise, writes Chris Mason.

The BBC’s Lyse Doucet reports from Tehran as tensions continue over the Strait of Hormuz.

The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial is continuing in the Pretoria high court

Estate battle intensifies as claims of obstruction and asset disputes emerge
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck northern Japan, Japan’s Meteorological Agency said, issuing a tsunami warning for waves up to 3m.

The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company is in advanced talks to acquire Shell’s South African downstream assets. The deal could reshape the country’s fuel retail sector and deepen Gulf investment ties
Battle-scarred developing nations look for ways out of crisis mode

Pastor Nigel Branken has emerged as a bold voice in a climate where many chose silence.

Sgt Fannie Nkosi seeks bail in the Pretoria North magistrate’s court