Trump says ‘it would be great’ if US ‘didn’t have to use’ military force on Iran
The US president says he has told Iran it has to do “two things” to avoid military action, as the US builds up its forces in the Gulf.
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LISTEN | ANC to protest against Trump administration over ‘attack on sovereignty’
The ANC will protest against what it says is an “attack on South Africa’s sovereignty” by US President Donald Trump’s administration.
Crucial 118-year-old South African company collapsed despite R492 million funding
Onderstepoort Biological Products (OBP) collapsed, which means that it cannot manufacture vaccines to fight the foot-and-mouth outbreak in South Africa.
Cages, crushes and stabbings – is European away safety getting worse?
BBC Sport explores the safety issues fans face when following their team across Europe.
Secret warehouse guards lost world of treasures found on HS2 route
Archaeological finds from the planned HS2 train line have been shown exclusively to the BBC.
Arrests made over supersized illegal rubbish dump
The Environment Agency says the arrests are a “vital step” into the Kidlington dump investigation.
Big changes coming to BEE in South Africa
South Africa’s government has proposed amending its flagship Black empowerment policy to allow white-owned companies to gain points by contributing to a controversial new R100 billion fund for Black businesses.
Government decisions helping criminals break important South African industries
South Africa’s pandemic-era bans and repeated excise tax hikes have entrenched the illicit cigarette and alcohol trade, crippling legal businesses.
News24 | AGOA vote expected within days – but the impact on SA now deemed ‘modest’
The US Senate’s vote on AGOA is expected within days.
News24 | Zuma, Mbeki bids for Khampepe’s recusal from TRC inquiry dismissed
TRC commission chairperson Sisi Khampepe has dismissed attempts by former presidents Jacob Zuma and Thabo Mbeki to secure her recusal, ruling that they failed to establish reasonable apprehension of bias.
School dropout MaYoghurt finds success in music, TV
SA’s Short and Sweet reality TV star Yamkelani Jama, popularly known as MaYoghurt, says he has never once questioned his height or cried to God about it.
Makhaula reveals F-bombs fuel Bucs’ title charge
Orlando Pirates veteran midfielder Makhehleni Makhaula, 36, has opened up about the role he plays behind the scenes to motivate his teammates about the importance of winning the league title, revealing he’s always on everyone’s case when they slack off.
SIBONGAKONKE SHOBA | Leaders in KZN must call out tribalism
It was probably not the first time that KZN police spokesperson Col Robert Netshiunda encountered backward ethnic bigotry in the land of King Misuzulu.
AmaZulu aim for consistency against Gallants
Fresh from their hard-fought 3-2 victory over TS Galaxy in the league match on Sunday, AmaZulu will be eager to build on that performance and maintain consistency when they visit Marumo Gallants at Dr Molemela Stadium tomorrow at 3.30pm.
KZN Hawks chief suspects inside job in R200m cocaine theft
Stolen drugs circulated in clubs, linked to DJs’ murders
Nominations for the Mail & Guardian 200 Young South Africans 2026 are now open
The M&G 200 YSA 2026 call for nominations, honouring exceptional young leaders, innovators and changemakers shaping the future of our country, are open
The South African municipality without a mayor
A deepening governance crisis in the KwaZulu-Natal midlands has left the Impendle Local Municipality in a state of administrative paralysis and financial ruin.
14 officials face criminal investigation after Madlanga report
Ramaphosa endorses urgent action on commission’s findings
Vietnam police seize tons of fake coffee products made from soybeans
HANOI, Jan 30 (Reuters) – Police in Vietnam have launched a criminal investigation into a warehouse accused of producing fake coffee made from soybeans following a raid earlier this week, the Ministry of Public Security said on Thursday.
Trump says he plans to talk to Iran while Pentagon prepares for possible action
WASHINGTON, Jan 29 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Thursday he planned to speak with Iran, even as the US dispatched another warship to the Middle East and Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said the military would be ready to carry out whatever the president decided.
Taiwan completes first undersea trial for domestically made submarine
TAIPEI, Jan 30 (Reuters) – Taiwan completed the maiden underwater sea trial for its first domestically developed submarine on Thursday, a big milestone in a project aimed at strengthening deterrence against the Chinese navy and protecting vital sea lanes in the event of war.