Africas

Iran’s commercial hubs became flashpoints for frustration

Protests in Iran are predominantly driven by mounting economic pressure and desp...

Sabalenka hits out at tennis chiefs over ‘insane’ tourn...

The world No 1 expects to ‌skip events again this year and face likely sanctions...

Maduro’s gone: Why are Venezuelans still afraid of the ...

With the repressive machinery Maduro used still in place, many Venezuelans are s...

Can a dynastic heir lead a post-dynasty Bangladesh?

Former PM Khaleda Zia's son Tarique Rahman is likely to lead the BNP in February...

China finds risks, opportunities as Trump pushes for ‘s...

China will need to reassess its investment in Venezuela and its understanding of...

Two people killed in shooting outside Mormon church in ...

Manhunt under way; police believe attack was not random nor religiously motivated.

Australia beat England in Sydney Test to seal 4-1 Ashes...

Australia stumble to five-wicket win in the final Test, bidding farewell to thei...

Here’s why Trump wants Venezuela’s oil

The US is the world’s largest oil producer, so why does it need Venezuela’s low-...

Cape Town residents irate over tourist influx: ‘This is...

Cape Town residents are venting on social media about the influx of internationa...

The Lotto and Lotto Plus 1 and 2 results for Wednesday,...

Today’s Lotto jackpot stands at an estimated R5 million, while the Lotto Plus 1 ...

Christian Keyes blasts Tyler Perry for trying to steal ...

Actor, writer and creator of 'All the Queen's Men' has spoken out about his show...

The Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for Wednes...

Today’s Daily Lotto jackpot stands at an estimated R400 000. If you want to win ...

LOL! IShowSpeed butchers Siya Kolisi’s name [video]

Yikes! US streamer IShowSpeed unintentionally butchered Springbok and Sharks sta...

WEATHER: Thunderstorm warnings issued for these provinces

Here’s what you need to know about Thursday’s weather across the North West, Kwa...

LATEST on updated SASSA grant reviews in 2026

To ensure you comply with new SASSA grant reviews in 2026, read to the very last...

Get your jazz on at the Cape Town Jazzathon this weekend

Jazz aficionados, rejoice! The Cape Town Jazzathon is celebrating its 29th anniv...

ANC turns 114 today

Africa’s oldest liberation movement, the African National Congress (ANC), celebr...

Beitbridge police destroy 24 smuggling boats at Limpopo...

Police cracked down on cross-border smuggling, destroying 24 pressure boats used...

Madame Tussauds unveils Zendaya’s 10th wax figure in Ne...

Zendaya’s new wax figure features a replica of the ring her fiancé, Tom Holland,...

Matric results WILL be published in newspapers: Here’s ...

The Department of Basic Education has confirmed that the 2025 matric results wil...

Lebanon’s mission to complete disarmament plan of Hezbo...

Army commander to brief government on the progress of the mission to disarm Hezb...

What resources does Venezuela have — apart from the wor...

Venezuela has the largest oil reserves, the ninth-largest natural gas reserves, ...

US to withdraw from dozens of UN, international organis...

The sweeping changes will see the US quit major forums for cooperation on climat...

Trump invites Colombia’s Petro to White House after thr...

Sudden detente follows a phone call between the two leaders in which they discus...

LIVE: US to dictate decisions to Venezuela, control oil...

The US says it will control sales of Venezuelan oil 'indefinitely' and decide ho...

Barcelona rout Athletic Bilbao 5-0 to reach Spanish Sup...

Fermin Lopez and Raphinha star for Barca as Yamal comes on as a late sub in the ...

After STC hubris, dream of South Yemen looks further away

Secessionist STC had de facto control over most of southern Yemen, but then squa...

Trump backs bill to sanction China, India over Russian ...

Trump has 'greenlit' bipartisan push to sanction countries that buy Russian ener...

Saudi-led coalition says STC’s al-Zubaidi fled to UAE v...

Secessionist leader took a boat to Berbera and then boarded a pane that flew to ...

Trump to withdraw US from dozens of UN, international o...

The sweeping changes will see the US quit major forums for cooperation on climat...

Iran protests continue as top judge warns ‘rioters’ wor...

Protesters light fires in Tehran as top judge says those who create unrest in Ir...

Venezuela’s economy plunged into uncertainty after Madu...

US says it will control Venezuelan oil sales 'indefinitely', raising questions a...

Protests erupt as ICE agent kills woman during Minneapo...

US congresswoman Ilhan Omar said she was 'beyond outraged' by ICE's 'reckless, c...

Trump threatens US defence firms over executive pay, sl...

The US president demanded that defence contractors cap their executives' pay unt...

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,414

These are the key developments from day 1,414 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

US suspends assistance to Somali government for alleged...

The Trump administration has accused Somali officials of destroying a warehouse ...

US seizes Venezuela-linked Russian oil tanker

Russia says US seizure of the Marinera vessel in North Atlantic constitutes viol...

Nick Reiner’s lawyer resigns amid court proceedings for...

Alan Jackson steps down as lawyer for Nick Reiner, who is accused of killing his...

Is AI headed for a breaking point?

From surveillance, job losses and resistance movements, what the next phase of A...

US says it will control Venezuela’s oil sales ‘indefini...

Trump administration announcement comes as UN experts warn Venezuela's oil reser...

Will Russia accept Western troops in Ukraine?

The UK and France pledged boots on the ground once a peace deal is reached.

Trump administration claims it will ‘dictate’ policy to...

Vice President JD Vance told Fox News that controlling Venezuela's oil would be ...

ICE agent fatally shoots woman during Minneapolis immig...

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer shot and killed a 37-year-o...

Greenland allies vow action if Trump moves to seize wor...

A German government source told the Reuters news agency that Berlin was 'closely...

Thousands flee as Syrian army closes Aleppo’s Kurdish a...

Violence follows failure to implement deal to integrate Kurdish-led forces into ...

Rubio: Seizing Greenland by ‘military means’ an option ...

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he's meeting Denmark next week as Donald ...

Updates: Syria to launch military operation against SDF...

The Syrian army has declared Aleppo’s Kurdish areas 'closed military zones' and ...

Saudi-led coalition targets Yemen separatists after lea...

Yemeni secessionist leader didn't attend scheduled peace talks in Saudi Arabia.