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South Africans welcome first fuel price cut in months
South Africans are paying less for petrol and diesel after the first fuel price reduction in months, easing transport costs for households and businesses.
Tuesday 07 July 2026 - 12:00pm
Travel & Tourism
Harare hosts Mr and Miss Albinism Zimbabwe pageant
Contestants gathered in Harare for the Mr and Miss Albinism Zimbabwe pageant, held to mark International Albinism Awareness Day.
Tuesday 07 July 2026 - 09:40am
Politics & Current Affairs
Brazilian diplomacy earns 88% approval among foreign policy experts
Brazil's foreign policy has received its highest approval rating among foreign policy experts since the Emerging Middle Powers survey began, as the country expands trade partnerships amid rising tensions with the United States.
Tuesday 07 July 2026 - 09:15am
Politics & Current Affairs
Malawian man dies aboard repatriation bus in South Africa
A Malawian man died aboard a repatriation bus in Limpopo as scrutiny grows over assistance provided to displaced Malawian nationals.
Tuesday 07 July 2026 - 08:54am
Politics & Current Affairs
How Mkhwanazi's allegations changed South Africa's corruption debate
South Africans reflect on the Madlanga Commission one year after Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's allegations of corruption within the criminal justice system.
Monday 06 July 2026 - 07:23pm
Business & Finance
Chery launches operations at Rosslyn production facility in South Africa
Chery launched operations at the Rosslyn production facility as South Africa and China expand cooperation in automotive manufacturing and investment.
Sunday 05 July 2026 - 01:44pm
Climate & Environment
Brazil unveils progress on ecological transition plan
Brazil says its Ecological Transition Plan has mobilised billions in green investment, expanded climate financing and accelerated sustainable development.
Friday 03 July 2026 - 07:41pm
Travel & Tourism
Brazil arrivals to South Africa surge 40.6% before direct Cape Town–São Paulo flights
Tourist arrivals from Brazil to South Africa climbed 40.6% in May, ahead of LATAM Airlines' launch of direct flights from Cape Town to São Paulo on Thursday.
Thursday 02 July 2026 - 01:36pm
Business & Finance
Russia to host third Russia-Africa Summit as trade with continent reaches $27.7 billion
Russia will host the third Russia-Africa Summit in October after bilateral trade with Africa increased 43 percent to US$27.7 billion.
Thursday 02 July 2026 - 07:12am
Climate & Environment
Addis Ababa mobilises 750,000 residents in city-wide cleanup drive
More than 750,000 residents joined Addis Ababa's annual cleanup campaign to improve sanitation, reduce flooding and strengthen environmental sustainability.
Wednesday 01 July 2026 - 04:00pm
Politics & Current Affairs
Ramaphosa reshuffles Cabinet as Steenhuisen moved to deputy minister role
President Cyril Ramaphosa reshuffles Cabinet, moving John Steenhuisen and appointing new DA and ANC ministers across key government portfolios.
Wednesday 01 July 2026 - 07:22am
Politics & Current Affairs
March and March gives government six months on undocumented migration
March and March gives government six months to remove undocumented migrants, warning of weekly protests as nationwide immigration demonstrations continue.
Tuesday 30 June 2026 - 08:43pm
Politics & Current Affairs
Mercosur marks 35 years with trade reforms and global partnerships at Asunción summit
Mercosur leaders meet in Paraguay to advance trade reforms, digital integration, infrastructure investment and global partnerships during the bloc's 35th anniversary summit.
Monday 29 June 2026 - 05:22pm
Politics & Current Affairs
Hundreds march in Kliptown ahead of 30 June immigration deadline
Hundreds marched in Kliptown calling for stricter immigration enforcement ahead of 30 June as debate over undocumented migration intensifies nationwide.
Monday 29 June 2026 - 04:27pm
Politics & Current Affairs
South African doctors warn that xenophobia is fuelling a public health crisis
Public health experts warn xenophobia threatens healthcare access, social cohesion and public safety ahead of planned anti-immigration demonstrations on 30 June.
Monday 29 June 2026 - 03:57pm
Politics & Current Affairs
Zimbabweans seeking repatriation relocated amid storms in Cape Town.
Hundreds of Zimbabweans have been relocated to an Epping processing centre as voluntary repatriation efforts continue amid severe weather in Cape Town.
Monday 29 June 2026 - 07:37am
Politics & Current Affairs
Burkina Faso severs ties with France over neo-colonial ambitions'
Burkina Faso ends diplomatic relations with France, citing sovereignty concerns as the military government reshapes its foreign policy priorities.
Saturday 27 June 2026 - 10:08am
Politics & Current Affairs
Township Residents Prioritise Stability Over June 30 Protests
Residents across Gauteng urge peace and economic stability ahead of planned June 30 anti-immigration protests.
Thursday 25 June 2026 - 06:33pm
Business & Finance
Europe and Brazil deepen cooperation on critical minerals, defense and technology
Brazil and the European Union positioned the Mercosur-EU agreement as a strategic partnership focused on investment, technology, defense cooperation and sustainable development.
Wednesday 24 June 2026 - 08:34pm
Business & Finance
Mashatile pitches South Africa as China’s gateway to 1.3 billion African consumers
Deputy President Paul Mashatile promoted South Africa in Beijing as a gateway to African markets, highlighting opportunities in trade, technology, green hydrogen and manufacturing cooperation with China.
Wednesday 24 June 2026 - 07:47pm
Politics & Current Affairs
Eliud Kipchoge shifts focus from medals to inspiring future generations through running
Kenyan marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge says his focus has shifted from winning medals to inspiring future generations, promoting education and using running as a tool for social change.
Wednesday 24 June 2026 - 10:00am
Politics & Current Affairs
England held goalless draw by Ghana in World Cup Group L
England were frustrated by a disciplined Ghana side as the teams played to a goalless draw in their FIFA World Cup Group L clash in Boston.
Wednesday 24 June 2026 - 06:00am
Politics & Current Affairs
Brazil marks World Refugee Day as refugee numbers rise amid global displacement crisis
Brazil has marked World Refugee Day by highlighting progress in refugee protection and integration, while new data shows that most municipalities still lack anti-xenophobia initiatives.
Tuesday 23 June 2026 - 09:40pm
Politics & Current Affairs
DRC Ebola outbreak surpasses 1,000 cases as deaths rise to 267
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has recorded more than 1,000 confirmed Ebola cases and 267 deaths, as health authorities warn of continued community transmission and possible geographic spread.
Tuesday 23 June 2026 - 02:00am
Politics & Current Affairs
UN warns of worsening humanitarian crisis as attacks and fuel shortages hit Gaza
The United Nations has warned that continued attacks, fuel shortages and aid restrictions are worsening the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, while violence and access challenges persist in the West Bank.
Tuesday 23 June 2026 - 12:00am
Climate & Environment
Europe swelters under early heatwave as temperatures soar above 40°C
A powerful heatwave is sweeping across Europe, with temperatures exceeding 40°C in several countries, disrupting transport, increasing wildfire risks and prompting widespread health alerts.
Tuesday 23 June 2026 - 12:00am
Politics & Current Affairs
UK enters leadership transition as Starmer steps down
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has resigned after losing the confidence of Labour MPs, paving the way for Andy Burnham to become the UK's next leader.
Monday 22 June 2026 - 06:00pm
Politics & Current Affairs
Ethiopia’s Prosperity Party secures landslide victory, set to form next government
Ethiopia's ruling Prosperity Party has secured a commanding majority in the country's seventh general election, winning 438 parliamentary seats and paving the way to form the next government.
Monday 22 June 2026 - 04:39pm
Politics & Current Affairs
Voters pin hopes on local elections as registration weekend gets underway
Residents across South Africa visited voting stations on Saturday to register to vote and verify their voter details during the Electoral Commission's (IEC) national voter registration weekend ahead of the Local Government Elections scheduled for Nov
Sunday 21 June 2026 - 09:07am
Infrastructure & Engineering
AI arms race risks widening global security divide, analyst warns
A leading Chinese researcher warns that rapid advances in military artificial intelligence are outpacing global governance efforts, raising concerns over cyberattacks, autonomous warfare and growing security inequalities between nations.
Saturday 20 June 2026 - 07:24pm