# United Arab Emirates, Iran’s second-largest commercial partner, has suspended all trade, commercial exchanges and financial transactions with Tehran until further notice. This is after two ballistic missiles targeted the Gulf state. The UAE Defence Ministry says its air-defence systems detected two ballistic missiles launched from Iran towards the country, with one falling into the […]
# Rugby: Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry trophy splits into two halves, yet is held together by magnetism to capture the unique bond between the Springboks and All Blacks. The trophy design resembles a blade of grass, with South Africa’s half featuring artwork by Bonolo Chepape, and New Zealand’s half adorned with Māori art elements designed by Kereama […]
# The Israel Defence Force says it will open a criminal investigation into the killing of five-year-old Hind Rajab and her six relatives in Gaza in 2024. The IDF has acknowledged for the first time that it opened fire on the vehicle carrying Rajab and her family, after previously denying involvement. Rajab initially survived the attack, […]
# EFF leader Julius Malema has dismissed president Cyril Ramaphosa’s objection to the Impeachment Committee’s evidence leader, saying he is “second-guessing” the committee’s democratic processes to delay it. In a letter, Ramaphosa rejected the appointment of advocate Thandazani Madonsela, citing conflicts of interest. The committee voted 19-5 to postpone the appointment of the evidence leader […]
# Parliament’s Impeachment Committee has resolved to refer a letter by president Cyril Ramaphosa, in which he objects to the recommended evidence leader, for a legal opinion. The president says he removed Madonsela as his appointee to the Judicial Service Commission following interviews for a chief justice in 2022. He also said that Madonsela is […]
# The Motor Industry Staff Association is calling for urgent action to stop deadly rock-throwing attacks on motorists. This follows the death of a woman who was hit by a large rock while driving under a bridge on the R24 in Bedfordview, Johannesburg. The association’s Phakamile Hlubi-Majola urges motorists to stay alert, avoid stopping under […]
# AfriForum says the updated electricity pricing policy will mean little unless the energy regulator, Nersa, properly enforces existing electricity laws and rules. The organisation’s Morné Mostert says weak regulation is forcing consumers to pay higher electricity bills, while some municipalities fail to meet basic requirements. Mostert added the regulator must ensure electricity tariffs are […]
# Tennis: Controversial Australian player Nick Kyrgios publicly apologised after being provisionally suspended from the game for testing positive for cocaine. The 31-year-old, known for his regular outbursts on court, had been sidelined with injuries in recent years after reaching Wimbledon’s final in 2022. He reached a career-high world ranking of 13 in October 2016. […]
# Soccer: A member of France’s World Cup champion team of 2018, Paul Pogba, is without a club after Monaco released him from his contract due to regular injuries. He is currently sidelined with a thigh injury after recently returning from a knee injury. The French club says the objectives they’ve set for the 33-year-old […]
