The Al Jama-ah party has taken a firm stance against the attacks, framing them within both religious and humanitarian concerns. “The Al Jama-ah political party is comforted by the wisdom of our faith, Islam, and believes that those killed in the course of God are not dead, but alive with their Lord. Martyrdom occurred at the hands of the executioners …

The South African Communist Party (SACP) says it is making good progress in its preparations towards this year’s local government elections. The Communist Party will be contesting elections on its own after taking a decision that it will not back its alliance partner, the African National Congress (ANC). The party held a two-day lekgotla of its leadership this past weekend, …

The Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality in the North West intends to approach courts in a bid to recoup money from suspended municipal manager, Allan Losaba. This, after the Auditor-General issued a R4,6 million certificate of debt to Losaba in November last year. The move came after Losaba failed to recover funds overpaid to a water tanker service provider. In …

The United States has confirmed the deaths of three US service members in the ongoing military attack against Iran.  US President Donald Trump has vowed to use greater force in response to Iran’s retaliation. This development could lead to a further intensification of the ongoing conflict. The US Central Command put out a statement confirming the first US deaths, in …

South Africans stranded in the Middle East and the Gulf will have to wait for airspace across the region to open in order to return home. Department of International Relations and Cooperation spokesperson, Clayson Monyela, says the situation is affecting multiple countries and not only South Africa. Airspaces are closed Mam. It’s impossible to move in or out of those …

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure says Minister Dean Macpherson has welcomed the State Security Agency’s (SSA) involvement in investigating allegations of the unlawful interception of sensitive information within the department. The State Security Agency will investigate how Ministers are being spied on, allegedly by their own officials. The DA welcomes this serious action, as it unacceptable that staff of a …

Conflict resolution expert Dr Kingsley Makhubela has warned that global currencies could come under severe pressure as tensions escalate in the Middle East. This follows the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a joint US-Israeli military strike. Makhubela says currencies in energy‑dependent economies may weaken sharply as investors brace for a wider economic shock. “If this conflict …

Iran’s Ambassador to the United Nations (UN) has accused Israel and the United States (US) of committing crimes against humanity. This after both countries initiated military strikes against his country. Ambassador Amir-Saeid Iravani says that hundreds of civilians have been killed or wounded in his country. He says his country would never submit to pressure using force. Israel’s Ambassador the …

On Monday, the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi will lead the national launch of the 30-year anniversary of South Africa’s Constitution at the Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg. In a statement, the justice ministry says the programme symbolises three decades of constitutional democracy under the theme: “30 Years of Constitutional Democracy: One Constitution, One Nation – Reflect, Renew, …

The Airports Company South Africa (Acsa) has confirmed that the current closure of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) airspace has affected flights that Emirates and Qatar Airways operate. The airlines have announced a temporary suspension of the flights following the escalation of tensions in the Middle East. The US and Israel have launched military attacks on Iran, which has in …