The expanding war in Iran entered its second week on Saturday amid renewed uncertainty about how or when hostilities will end, as US President Donald Trump declared he would only accept Tehran’s “unconditional surrender” and Israel traded fresh attacks with Iran and Lebanon. Trump’s comments ​on social media on Friday came hours after Iran’s president announced that unnamed countries had …

A fire at the China Mall in Durban’s Springfield area has caused damage to at least 14 units, according to the eThekwini Fire Department. The fire broke out on Friday night. Firefighters are still at the scene to ensure that the blaze is completely under control. No further details are available on the cause of the fire or the extent …

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Northern Cape Premier Dr. Zamani Saul has expressed deep concern following a court decision to place the Ekapa Minerals’ Mine in Kimberley under provisional liquidation. This comes as the search continues for the five miners who were trapped underground after a mud rush more than two weeks ago. Saul was speaking during a prayer meeting organised to support the families …

CLARE TUMWESIGYE: I believe we need to tell more stories about women who are quietly transforming communities and economies. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the world marks International Women’s Day, conversations around women’s leadership, visibility and economic participation are gaining renewed attention. But beyond policies and programmes, one powerful force continues to shape how society understands women’s contributions: …

The education minister, Janet Museveni releasing UHPAB results Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The comprehensive nursing training programme has been fully phased out after the last cohort of students completed their final assessment in December 2025. Hellen Mukakalisa Kataratambi, the Executive Secretary of the Uganda Health Professions Assessment Board, confirmed the development while releasing the second series of Uganda Health …

President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport in the State of Illinois, in the United States, to attend the private funeral service of the late Rev Jesse Jackson. In a statement confirming his arrival, the Presidency says Ramaphosa will join members of the Jackson family, the PUSH Rainbow Coalition, the broader United States Civil Rights movement and …

The Presidency says flags will be flown at half-mast from Saturday ahead of the funeral of former Congress of the People (COPE) leader Mosioua ‘Terror’ Lekota, scheduled for next Saturday in Bloemfontein. He will receive a Special Official Funeral, Category two. The funeral will include full state honours, ceremonial guards and an official procession. Lekota passed away on Wednesday at …

The Presidency says flags will be flown at half-mast from Saturday ahead of the funeral of former Congress of the People (COPE) leader Mosioua ‘Terror’ Lekota, scheduled for next Saturday in Bloemfontein. He will receive a Special Official Funeral, Category two. The funeral will include full state honours, ceremonial guards and an official procession. Lekota passed away on Wednesday at …

Civil Rights Activist and US politician, Reverend Jesse Jackson has been described as a fighter for justice in the US and around the world at his memorial service taking place in Chicago. President Cyril Ramaphosa is in the US and will join the Jackson family where he will pay tribute at the Reverend’s funeral on Saturday. PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA ARRIVES IN …

Civil Rights Activist and US politician, Reverend Jesse Jackson has been described as a fighter for justice in the US and around the world at his memorial service taking place in Chicago. President Cyril Ramaphosa is in the US and will join the Jackson family where he will pay tribute at the Reverend’s funeral on Saturday. PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA ARRIVES IN …

The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies in partnership with the International Telecommunications Union have launched the Africa Digital Transformation Centre in Pretoria. The centre, which will be situated at the Innovation Hub, aims to accelerate innovation, digital skills and entrepreneurship in the country and the region as a whole. Addressing delegates at the launch, Communications and Digital Technologies Deputy …

The Free State Road Incident Management System (RIMS, has issued a flood warning for road users travelling on the N5 over the Sandspruit, past Paul Roux towards Senekal. Heavy rainfall is expected over the weekend and drivers are advised to exercise extreme caution. Orange level 5 warning : Severe thunderstorms Affected area: Free State and North West Validity period: 06 …

Heavy rain a few weeks ago in some areas of the Little Karoo and across the Gouritz catchment has helped boost dam levels. Some areas surrounding the water stressed town of Ladismith in the Western Cape saw dramatic improvements almost overnight. Gerhard Otto is the Head of Disaster Management at the Garden Route District Municipality. “We really didn’t expect the …