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2 Children killed, 17 wounded in the latest violent shooting in the United States
Investigators were yesterday seeking to establish why a heavily-armed gunman opened fire on schoolchildren during a church service in Minneapolis, killing two pupils and wounding 17 people in the latest […]
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South Africa slides further down global governance rankings as Africa struggles
South Africa’s governance performance has continued its troubling decline, dropping to 77th place globally in the latest Chandler Good Government Index (CGGI), as new research reveals Africa remains the worst-performing […]
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SA calls US welcome for white Afrikaners ‘apartheid 2.0’
Washington’s preferential treatment of white Afrikaners for resettlement into the United States is “apartheid 2.0”, South Africa’s foreign minister said.
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East London man dies freediving in Kowie River
The National Sea Rescue Institute Port Alfred duty crew were activated following reports of an East London man missing in the Kowie River whilst freediving.
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Taylor-Travis love story: 5 things to know
LOS ANGELES – It’s official: America’s most famous couple are tying the knot. Stadium-filling pop megastar Taylor Swift and three-time NFL Super Bowl winner Travis Kelce announced their engagement on […]
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Minnie kidnapping: Suspects abandon bail, remain in custody
Two suspects linked to the kidnapping of Theresa Minnie (73), facing kidnapping, human trafficking and extortion charges, abandoned their bail applications and remain in custody.
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Sassa introduces biometric checks to reduce fake claims
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is implementing mandatory biometric enrolment across all its offices from 1 September, marking a significant step towards modernising the country’s social grant system and eliminating fraudulent activities.
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Removal of ‘well-established’ trees ignites environmental fears
The felling of two pine trees in Lorraine has reignited residents’ concerns about developers prioritising housing over environmental protection.
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Local karatekas bag 10 championship medals in Japan
Returning from the 8th Goju-kai Karate World Championship in Chiba, Japan, the Nelson Mandela Bay karatekas secured 10 world championship medals.
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