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President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed deep concern regarding the escalation of tensions in the Middle East, saying these developments pose a serious threat to regional and international peace and security. In a statement, the Presidency has called on all parties to exercise maximum restraint and to act in a manner consistent with international law and the principles of the United …

Airlines suspended flights across the Middle East on Saturday, including to and from the world’s busiest travel hub, Dubai, after the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran, plunging the region into a renewed military confrontation. Flight maps showed airspace over Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Israel and Bahrain virtually empty as Israel said it struck Iran and the US military …

Veteran journalist Joseph Joe Latakgomo, affectionately known as the “journalists’ journalist”, who was the founding editor of The Sowetan,  has been laid to rest following a special official provincial funeral service at the Atteridgeville Community Hall in Pretoria. Latakgomo is remembered for his courageous reporting during one of South Africa’s darkest chapters. He exposed the brutality inflicted on unarmed students …

Sivuyile Noyila, the father of the five children who died when their shack caught alight at Shaka’s Head in Ballito, on the Durban north coast, is devastated. The victims, aged between one and 19 years old, died tragically during the early hours of Saturday morning. Their mother is in a critical condition in the hospital after braving the blaze in …

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The Court decision ordering Molly Katanga to defend herself regarding the murder of her husband has cleared the misinformation regarding the case.  Lawyers representing the family of the deceased businessman, Henry Katanga said that a lot of misleading information had been circulated to the public which the court had now put right.  Brian Kupper Rubaihayo, one of the family lawyers …

Global flights have been disrupted and some cancelled following the escalating tensions in the Middle East after Israel and the US launched an attack on Iran’s capital, Tehran. WATCH | Tensions have escalated in the Middle East after the United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran. The strikes, directed at Tehran, have reportedly caused extensive damage. Sophie Mokoena, Specialist …

The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Eastern Cape has retained its provincial leader and chairperson at its provincial conference in Gqeberha. The provincial leader, Andrew Whitfield and Yussuf Cassim, as chair, were re-elected unopposed. The DA’s focus now shifts to the next election cycle, starting with the upcoming local government elections. The Eastern Cape Has Decided! Meet the DA Provincial …

The Health Department in Limpopo says it’s working with the police to stop any possible disruptions at its facilities. This is after out-of-contract security guards marched to the department’s headquarters, demanding to be rehired. Meanwhile, some losing bidders for the security contracts were aggrieved about the awarding of tenders. Polokwane security guards are today marching to the Limpopo Health Department …

Deputy President Paul Mashatile says Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) will not be scrapped, as it continues to advance economic empowerment and the marginalised. Mashatile was addressing delegates at the 2nd Frank Dialogue on B-BBEE in Durban. We must make it clear that abandoning Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment is not an option. B-BBEE remains absolutely necessary. #FrankDialogue #PaulMashatile pic.twitter.com/xTnhFl6GXY — …

By Kayiira Jackson  Buddo Secondary School’s title hopes came to a painful end after a narrow 1-0 defeat to Fort Portal Secondary School in a dramatic quarterfinal clash. Kiyingi Ali emerged the hero for Fort Portal, netting the decisive goal in the 27th minute of the first half to stun the tournament favourites. Buddo pushed relentlessly in search of an …

The Federation of Governing Bodies of South African Schools (FEDSAS) has described the slashing of funding of quintile 5 schools or former model C schools as unacceptable. This is after the Gauteng Education Department decided to cut funding to these kinds of schools by 60%, from next month. The Federation in Gauteng says the perception that learners from these schools …

Football supporters attending Saturday afternoon’s Soweto derby featuring Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates at the FNB Stadium are frustrated with the access control in place for the match. There are complaints that the verification and scanning processes take too long, and that some people may miss the kick-off as a result. WATCH | The Soweto Derby is under way at …

An attack by the United States and Israel has wreaked havoc in Iran, spreading fear amongst Iranians who are now heading out of cities out of panic and searching for safety. Explosions rocked Tehran and columns of smoke rose into the sky on Saturday morning, shaking the city at the start of the Iranian working week. One man, speaking to …