# The Presidency says deputy president Paul Mashatile’s working visit to China this week seeks to further advance cooperation between the two countries in areas of mutual interest. During the visit, the deputy president will participate in the Fourth China International Supply Chain Expo and also hold a bilateral meeting with vice president Han Zheng. […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa says he respects National Assembly speaker, Thoko Didiza’s decision not to oppose his urgent court bid to halt impeachment proceedings against him in Parliament. The president has approached the court to interdict the work of the Impeachment Committee pending a review of the section 89 independent panel’s report. The interdict application will […]
# The ANC has condemned the killing of Nelson Mandela Bay ward 27 councillor Sicelo Mleve. He was shot dead by unknown gunmen while holding a meeting in his office in Zwide, Gqeberha, shortly after voter registration closed on Saturday. Mleve’s murder marks the third councillor to be murdered in Nelson Mandela Bay during the current […]
# Mediators Pakistan and Qatar say the US-Iran talks in Switzerland were conducted in a positive and constructive atmosphere. In a joint statement, the mediators say the parties have agreed to the establishment of a High-Level Committee, which will provide political oversight on the mediation. Washington and Tehran have agreed on the creation of a de-confliction […]
# Golf: American Wyndham Clark claimed his second US Open title with a one-shot victory over compatriot Sam Burns at Shinnecock Hills in New York. The 2023 champion finished on four under 73. South Korea’s Tom Kim finished third at one under. World number one Scottie Scheffler ended tied-fourth in his bid to complete the career Grand […]
# Tennis: Twenty-three-time Grand Slam champion, Serena Williams, will officially return to singles competition after accepting the final Wimbledon ladies’ singles wild card. The 44-year-old American has not played a singles match since the 2022 US Open. She has played two doubles matches since making her competitive return earlier this month after a four-year absence. Williams, […]
# Keir Starmer is reportedly set to resign as UK prime minister this week. According to The Observer, Starmer is preparing to set out a timetable for his orderly departure. There have been mounting calls for him to step down following resignations from key ministers, and Andy Burnham’s victory in the Makerfield by-election last week, which […]
# Former MK Party member Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla says she does not feel betrayed by her father, party leader Jacob Zuma, following her expulsion. She and former spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndlela were expelled from the party last week for alleged misconduct, after being accused of defying party rules and unsanctioned actions. Zuma-Sambudla, who was also accused of […]
# Former MK Party members Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla and Nhlamulo Ndlela plan to take legal action against their removal from the party. They were expelled last week for alleged gross misconduct linked to their conduct surrounding the death of fellow party member Muzi Ntshingila. The party accused the two of making unauthorised public statements that undermined unity […]
