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Thu, 12 Jun 2025 11:00:10 +0200Plane crashes at India's Ahmadabad airport, TV channels report
A plane crashed at the airport in India's western city of Ahmadabad, television channels reported on Thursday, without specifying whether there were any fatalities.
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 10:58:25 +0200More than 900 'problem buildings' in Cape Town
There are 922 problem buildings listed in Cape Town with 322 of those under active investigation by the city’s law enforcement problem building unit.
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 10:45:34 +0200Mali confirms five-year term for junta leader Goita
Mali has adopted a bill that grants junta leader Assimi Goita a five-year renewable term starting in 2025, the West African country's council of ministers said on Wednesday.
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 10:43:41 +0200Iran will not compromise right to enrichment, says official
Iran will not abandon its right to uranium enrichment because of mounting frictions in the region, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Thursday, adding that a "friendly" regional country had alerted Tehran over a potential military strike.
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 10:30:29 +0200WATCH LIVE | Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues in Pretoria high court
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues in the Pretoria high court on Thursday.
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 10:28:51 +0200R60k reward offer for third suspect in murder of IFP deputy chief whip
Police have named Zamani Ngila Ximba as a wanted suspect in Sithole's murder.
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 10:19:57 +0200US to pull some personnel from the Middle East amid rising tensions with Iran
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday US personnel were being moved out of the Middle East because "it could be a dangerous place," adding that the United States would not allow Iran to have a nuclear weapon.
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 09:06:44 +0200RFP | Software developer for the RBED ecosystem platform
SPONSORED | Request For Proposal documents will be issued at a compulsory online briefing session at no cost. Interested parties must confirm their attendance by June 17 2025
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 07:59:10 +0200Trump is receptive to contacts with North Korean leader, White House says
President Donald Trump would welcome communications with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un after having had friendly relations with Kim during his first term, the White House said on Wednesday.
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 07:33:00 +0200Spaza shop owner, targeted by community, arrested after Likhona Fose murder
"The community is urged to remain calm and co-operate with law enforcement agencies."
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 07:20:00 +0200Kenya's budget to weigh revenue growth against public outrage
Kenya's finance minister will present a budget on Thursday aimed at boosting revenues to service debt while avoiding tax measures that triggered the kind of deadly protests that rocked East Africa's biggest economy last year.
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 07:15:00 +0200Ukraine brings home bodies of 1,212 soldiers killed in war with Russia
Ukraine has brought home the bodies of 1,212 soldiers killed in the war with Russia, the Kyiv officials responsible for exchanging prisoners of war said on Wednesday.
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0200Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson dies at age 82
Beach Boys cofounder Brian Wilson, who created some of rock's most enduring songs such as 'Good Vibrations' and 'God Only Knows' in a career that was marked by a decades-long battle between his musical genius, drug abuse and mental health issues, has...
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 06:33:43 +0200Harvey Weinstein convicted of sex crime amid contentious jury deliberations
A Manhattan jury found Harvey Weinstein guilty on a sex crimes charge on Wednesday, though the jury has not yet reached a verdict on all counts the former movie mogul faces in deliberations that have been marred by infighting and threats.
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 04:30:00 +0200ANALYSIS | What students eat: I conducted a survey at a South African university’s cafes — the results are scary
Only 32% of the food offered at the student cafe was healthy and it also cost more than the fast food
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 04:30:00 +0200Don’t kick us out of sports grounds, residents tell municipality
The metro says suggestions or allegations these sites have been given back to human settlements developers are incorrect and misleading
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 04:30:00 +0200Cultural pride or chaos? The debate over graduation stage celebrations intensifies
Critics say the dances, attire and singing are causing a commotion on stage and detract from the decorum of graduations
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 04:30:00 +0200Nothing untoward about Ithuba running Lotto, contesting fourth lottery licence, CEO says
Ithuba CEO Charmaine Mabuza wrote to parliament's portfolio committee on trade, industry and competition in a bid to address several misconceptions regarding the licence process
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 04:30:00 +0200Flood death toll rises to 49 ‘in mother of all tragedies’
Hundreds left homeless, with the number of dead set to increase as search continues
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 04:20:00 +0200Running on Comrades wings to earn his 50th medal
George man finishes six minutes before the 12-hour cut off and plans to run the 100th edition of the world's oldest and largest ultra-marathon
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 21:28:00 +0200Daughter sentenced to life after pleading guilty to murder of her father
The Polokwane High Court sentenced Mologadi Magdeline Mehlape to life imprisonment after she pleaded guilty to the brutal murder of her father, Dr Malekutu Johannes Mehlape, who was circuit manager at the Limpopo education department.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 21:14:00 +0200Mother and son shot and killed in Durban
The circumstances leading to the shooting are unknown, however the SAPS are in attendance and will investigate further.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 20:47:00 +0200Egypt crackdown drives Sudanese refugees on new route to Libya and beyond
Economic hardship, crackdown in Egypt driving refugees onwards
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 20:41:41 +0200Higher education minister keeps up stonewalling on 'SETA panel'
Higher education and training minister Nobuhle Nkabane continues to dig in her heels over the submission to parliament of the names of the “independent selection panel” she relied on to make controversial appointments to SETA boards last month.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 19:06:00 +0200Lindelani informal settlement residents protest re-blocking
Residents of Lindelani informal settlement in Benoni protested against efforts by the City of Ekurhuleni to continue re-blocking their settlement on Wednesday .
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 18:39:00 +0200National Foundations notes commencement of national dialogue
A national dialogue preparatory committee set up by the National Foundations has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa's announcement on Tuesday of the national dialogue process, a historic chance for South Africans to reclaim their agency.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 18:06:00 +0200Four KZN pupils injured when heavy winds struck school, receiving treatment
Four learners who were hurt in heavy winds that battered homes and schools in many KwaZulu-Natal districts on Monday and Tuesday are receiving medical care.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 18:06:00 +0200Death toll in Eastern Cape flooding disaster is 49 'and rising every hour'
The death toll due to flooding in parts of the Eastern Cape rose to to 49 on Wednesday afternoon and is rising every hour, according to premier Oscar Mabuyane.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 17:00:00 +0200Airbus seeks to encroach on Royal Air Maroc's Boeing fleet renewal: sources
Royal Air Maroc has been in talks for over a year to renew its virtually all-Boeing fleet and is expected to stick with its traditional supplier for the bulk of its needs, including 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner at next week's Paris Airshow, they said.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 16:15:00 +0200Ethiopia forecasts faster growth next fiscal year
Ethiopia's economy will grow slightly faster in the fiscal year that starts next month, while its budget deficit will increase marginally, its finance minister said on Tuesday.