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French authorities have officially closed the investigation into the death of former South African minister and ambassador Nathi Mthethwa, who was found deceased in Paris last September. The cause of death has been...

A shocking street incident in Bloemfontein has ignited national debate: a young woman was allegedly sexually harassed and touched by a man, prompting bystanders to intervene — only for the crowd to turn violent against...

UJ just shattered African academic records, topping global rankings in eight key disciplines — from hospitality to engineering — proving African universities can lead the world stage with research that’s both globally...

Gauteng is South Africa’s kidnapping hotspot, with over half of all cases occurring there — and it’s no longer just the wealthy being targeted. Families and communities across the board are living in fear as crime...

Thoshan Panday and his crew are fighting to have a major criminal case thrown out, citing unreasonable delays since his arrest in October 2020 — but the prosecution, led by Senior State Advocate Talita Louw, insists...

Storms, winds, and fire danger are hitting South Africa this weekend—severe thunderstorms with hail and flooding threaten the northeastern Northern Cape and western Free State, while damaging winds and high fire risk...

A suicide car bomb tore through a police compound in Kohat, Pakistan, killing 16—including five officers—and wounding 57 during Friday prayers. Attackers breached the mosque’s outer wall, sparking a gunfight that killed...

The Democratic Alliance is making a bold move by fielding candidates in every single one of South Africa’s 4,485 wards — the only party to do so — while the EFF trails by just one ward. Both parties also contest all 257...

Academics are challenging the “politainment” narrative around Xinjiang, arguing Western media and politicians misrepresent the region’s reality. China defends its policies as vital for poverty reduction and countering...

American documentarian Matthew VanDyke, known for his work with anti-authoritarian groups and his role in the 2011 Libyan uprising, was arrested in India alongside six Ukrainians after allegedly entering illegally...

Russia just seized control of major foreign brands like Nestlé, Auchan, and former Leroy Merlin, transferring them to state-backed LEV Management in a bold move targeting Western companies supporting Ukraine. President...

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi is making a powerful stand, urging South African men to unite against gender-based violence as femicides surge—nine women found dead in Ekurhuleni since July. Using his platform beyond...

The Vaal Dam held strong at nearly full capacity this week, peaking at 99.75% — a solid rebound from last year’s over 100% mark. Inflows rode a rollercoaster, hitting a dramatic spike to 169.9 cubic metres per second on...

Eastern Cape’s spring chill is turning serious—expect snow up to 10cm in northeast areas Friday, icy roads, and yellow weather warnings for Matatiele and Elundini. Farm animals at risk, driving conditions hazardous...

Julius Mkhwanazi, former deputy chief commissioner of the EMPD, has been fired amid mounting allegations of corruption and misconduct — just weeks after his suspension. Compounding the scandal, he’s now in court facing...