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Middle East war rages into second week: Witness describes explosion over Dubai Airport
The Dubai Media Office described “a minor incident resulting from the fall of debris after an interception” in a post on X, but also denied reports circulating.
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Minister refuses to confirm presidential approval for Iran naval exercise
Defence minister Angie Motshekga declined to answer questions in Parliament on Wednesday about whether President Cyril Ramaphosa authorised Iran’s participation in a joint naval exercise with South Africa.
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Secretary jailed seven years for siphoning R13m from law firm
Senior accounts secretary Alwena Smith receives seven-year sentence after systematically defrauding Stellenbosch law firm of R13 million over two years.
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Former MP Vincent Smith sentenced to seven years for corruption
Vincent Smith was sentenced in the Johannesburg High Court on Thursday following a plea and sentence agreement with the State. He pleaded guilty to charges including contravention of the Prevention…
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Criminal case against five company officials in Jagersfontein Dam disaster head to High Court
Five employees of an engineering company, Jagersfontein Development to stand trial in High Court regarding dam disaster
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Iran strikes US bases in Kuwait as Middle East war escalates
Iran’s army has attacked US bases in Kuwait and vowed to continue strikes in the coming hours, as the war in the Middle East entered its seventh day with fresh…
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Minister reinstates fishing licences for small-scale fishers after outcry
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, has reversed a decision that would have left thousands of small-scale fishers without work, reinstating 297 vessels to traditional linefish…
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Cape Town scoops best LGBTQ+ city destination at global travel awards
Cape Town named Best LGBTQ+ City Destination at global SPARTACUS Travel Awards, celebrating the Mother City’s inclusive tourism offerings.
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IEA chief says plenty of oil in market despite Middle East conflict
The International Energy Agency reassures there’s plenty of oil despite Middle East conflicts, urging renewable energy focus and caution against relying on Russia.
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Court rules only Parliament can change VAT rate
The Western Cape High Court has ruled that only Parliament can change the VAT rate and that the Minister of Finance cannot do so unilaterally.
