# Iran’s diplomatic mission to the United Nations has hit back at US president Donald Trump’s claims that Iranian negotiators want to visit the White House, saying no official has ever asked to grovel at the gates of the White House. Trump said he has offered Iran the ultimate ultimatum as he weighs US military […]
# Motorsport: Governing body, the FIA, has approved Kyalami in Johannesburg’s upgrade plans to become Africa’s only Grade 1 circuit, paving the way for Formula One to return to South African soil. The upgrades, estimated to cost around 180-million-rand, will not alter the track layout, but include modifications to meet modern safety and technical standards. […]
# Public Protector advocate Kholeka Gcaleka has found irregularities in the construction of the 22.7-million-rand Lesseyton Stadium in Komani, Eastern Cape. The sports facility, unveiled in October 2021, drew widespread public criticism due to its poor quality and the high cost associated with its construction. A forensic investigation found that the tender awarded to construction […]
# President Donald Trump has declined to say whether the US is planning to strike Iran or its nuclear facilities. This as the deadly conflict between Israel and Iran continues to escalate. America has been providing defensive support to Israel since the missile attacks between Israel and Iran began last week. Speaking to reporters on […]
# Die minister van Elektrisiteit en Energie, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, sê Afrika kan en moet ontkoling en nywerheidsontwikkeling nastreef. Hy het op die Afrika-energieforum 2025 in Kaapstad die vals keuse tussen klimaatsoptrede en ontwikkeling verwerp. Ramokgopa beklemtoon 600-miljoen Afrikane is steeds sonder elektrisiteit en sê energie is ‘n basiese mensereg. Hy vra die integrasie van streeksenergie, […]
# Electricity and Energy minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says Africa can, and must pursue both decarbonisation and industrialisation. Speaking at the Africa Energy Forum 2025 in Cape Town, Ramokgopa rejected the false choice between climate action and development. Highlighting that 600-million Africans still lack electricity, Ramokgopa stressed energy as a human right. He called for regional […]
# Former MK Party secretary-general Floyd Shivambu will hold a press conference at Mhulu Luxury Boutique Hotel in Midrand today to address urgent national challenges and the current political climate. Following his axing from his position, Shivambu was expected to be a member of Parliament. The briefing follows his absence from the MK Youth Day […]
# Rugby: Die organiseerders van volgende naweek se wedstryd tussen die Springbokke en die Barbarians in Kaapstad het twee nuwe blokke kaartjies vrygestel om Suid-Afrika se Wêreldbekeroorwinning van 1995 te vier. Die oorwinning van 30 jaar gelede sal herdenk word met die verbyvlug van ‘n jumbo-straler wanneer die Bokke hulle seisoen afskop. Die kategorie-kaartjies teen […]
# Rugby: The organisers of the clash between the Springboks and the Barbarians in Cape Town next weekend have released new blocks of tickets to mark South Africa’s 1995 World Cup victory. The victory 30 years ago will resonate with a flyover by a jumbo jet when the Boks kick off their season. The “95 […]
