Lise Beyers
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Andy Burnham is poised to become Britain’s next prime minister, advocating for regional empowerment and public control in his ambitious agenda.
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Keir Starmer faced his final grilling in parliament on Wednesday, telling MPs he would give his “wholehearted support” to Andy Burnham.
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Ten Ethiopians are believed to have drowned after a canoe carrying migrants capsized while attempting to illegally cross the Zambezi River.
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The Supreme Court of Appeal has granted the National Prosecuting Authority leave to appeal the controversial acquittal of Nigerian televangelist Timothy Omotoso.
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Iran has reported new US strikes on the southern port city of Bushehr, home to the country’s only civilian nuclear plant.
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South Africa’s newly appointed minister of social development has moved to calm concerns among grant beneficiaries, assuring them that monthly payments will not be affected by the transition to a new payment card system.
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The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) has filed an urgent High Court application to halt Phase 2 of the AARTO system.
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The union demands criminal prosecution of officials for municipalities’ R1.7 billion unpaid pension contributions, labeling it as theft and fraud.
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Minister Gayton McKenzie faces scrutiny over R31-million spending for the FIFA World Cup, lacking detailed budget transparency amid funding issues.
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Recent anti-corruption efforts in South Africa show promise with arrests and investigations, but systemic changes are essential for lasting impact.
