President Cyril Ramaphosa announced six priorities for the African National Congress (ANC) ahead of the 2024 elections, including job creation, the nation’s re-industrialization, investing in people...

Israeli forces have carried out at least two air strikes on the coastal town of Ghaziyeh in southern Lebanon, according to the Zionist regime’s military and Lebanese state media.1 The Lebanese...

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially announced that the general national and provincial elections are set to take place on 29 May 2024. The announcement was made in accordance with...

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) known as the United Nations’ highest court is set to open historic hearings into the legality of Israel’s 57-year occupation of the Palestinian territories.1...

Two individuals wanted in connection with cash-in-transit robberies were killed in a shootout with police in Verulam, KwaZulu-Natal, on Saturday. One suspect managed to escape.  Police spokesperson...

Some sections of Ashburton have been experiencing a water shortage for nine days now, but there were reports last night that water had started flowing again. Since February 9, large areas of Ashburton...

According to Roshan Lil-Ruthan, a social activist and spokesperson for the Verulam Water Crisis Committee, the people of Verulam have officially contacted the United Nations (UN) for aid in the midst...

Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu has stated that his department is currently evaluating the progress made to address the water crisis in the northern regions of Durban. This evaluation comes...

United Nations Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundburg has called for immediate action to end the “dangerous escalatory cycle” in the war-plagued nation, as Houthi rebels continue their attacks in the...

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced to the country on Thursday last week in the State of the Nation Address that he planned to sign in to law the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill that aims to...

Morocco has managed to evacuate 289 of its Citizens from Gaza through the Rafah crossing by the end of January.1 Morocco’s Foreign Ministry released a statement on Tuesday that said “Until now, the...

President Cyril Ramaphosa has held his “State of the Nation Address” (SONA) this week Thursday.1 The president once more made many more guarantees, reflected on the past and renewed commitments.2...

Syrian President Bashir Al Assad is a key supporter of the Hamas regime in Gaza. However, his motives in supporting the militant group in their war against the Zionist regime of Israel are obscure...

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has passed its ruling concerning the genocide, the Zionist regime of Israeli Prime Minster Benyamin Netanyahu is perpetrating in Gaza. This was 26 January...

The association of Business organizations, Business Unity South Africa (Busa) and Business for South Africa (B4SA) have called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to act in accordance with the commitment he...

The framework for an agreement that could lead to a ceasefire and the release of hostages held in Gaza is being put to the Hamas leadership, the Qatari Prime Minister, Sheikh Muhammad bin Abdulrahman...

Last week was certainly the most bone crunching, strenuous time for the reality of international justice for the world and Palestine in particular. South Africa as everyone knows took Israel to the...

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has stated it will announce on Friday, (today) whether it will order emergency measures against Israel after South Africa filed a case accusing Israel of...

In a highly anticipated legal confrontation, the International Court of Justice (OCJ) is poised to announce its judgment on provisional measures in the South Africa-Israel genocide case.    Reports...

Ethiopia and Somalia despite being neighbours have not been the best of friends. Now Ethiopia has recognized Somalia’s break away region of Somaliland in exchange for access to its ports.1 Somaliland...

The Banking Association of South Africa reportedly met with president Cyril Ramaphosa following damaging accusations of treason levelled against private businesses by minister in the presidency...

Pakistan and Iran are usually amiable neighbours. This week however first Iran carried out a strike on Tuesday, the Pakistanis retaliated by launching similar missile strikes into Iran killing nine...

None- Profit Charity for the Homeless, Street Lit Durban received a huge boast to its work, when its member and well-known publicist Illa Thompson secured a new car from the Denis Hurley Centre.1 The...

The support South Africa has for Palestine goes back to the struggle the country underwent during the struggle against apartheid. Recently Pretoria presented the International Court of Justice in the...

KwaZulu-Natal Action SA leader Zwakele Mncwango has written to the eThekwini City Manager Musa Mbhele seeking answers to what it calls a lack of movement in the process of insourcing security...

Severe thunderstorms accompanied by gale fore winds have left a trail of destruction in various areas in KwaZulu-Natal. In a statement, the eThekwini Municipality says the most significant damages...

South Africa, renowned for its rich natural resources and diverse landscapes, has long been a significant player in the global coal market. However, revelations suggest that the country might be...

United States officials have revealed to the public that both the US and its ally the United Kingdom launched strikes on more than a dozen positions in the West of Yemen.1 Washington has justified...

One woman died and another person is in serious condition following a motor vehicle accident near Broadway earlier today.1 The cause of the collision remains unknown and is still being investigated by...

The global jury will be out for a long time on the war Israel has waged in Gaza. This began only last year on October the 7th attack on Israel, which left more than 1,200 dead people have taken to the...

President Cyril Ramaphosa was absent from some of the African National Congress (ANC) activities in Bombela where the Party has been preparing for its upcoming January 8 Statement has set tongues...

Pretoria has assembled a team of legal experts to open a case against the Zionist entity known as Israel concerning its slaughter in the Gaza Strip.1 This makes South Africa the first nation in the...

The war in Gaza has not only caused devastation and loss in the Middle East but has also ignited fear and discrimination in countries around the world. Brazil, with its growing Muslim community, is...

In Sudan bloodshed has raged on with thousands and dead families having no where left to go. The Paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have captured the country’s second-largest city – Wad Madani –...

In a key step to foster collaboration and networking between the environmental education organisations, the Environmental Education and Public Awareness Network (EEPAN) was launched at Green...

Six of Durban’s beaches famed for their popularity as tourist attractions and holiday destinations have been declared unsafe to bathe in following the joint sampling of beach water quality by the...

In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Abu Dhabi Finance Week was held.1 one of the presentations was the inaugural ‘Risk 4.0’ Forum, sponsored by the UAE Executive Office of Anti-Money Laundering and...

Former President Jacob Zuma appears to becoming desperate for attention. The 82 year old has put his support and endorsement behind the uMkhonto weSizwe party – named after Mk veterans of the African...

China has become a nation whose influence you can’t escape wherever you are in the world. Beijing’s tentacles have lodged themselves deep in the nations of Africa. When China’s military, the People’s...

Six of Durban’s beaches famed for their popularity as tourist attractions and holiday destinations have been declared unsafe to bathe in following the joint sampling of beach water quality by the...

Grant recipients will no longer be able to withdraw cash from Post Offices, Postbank and South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) announced. Sassa and Postbank said in a statement on Monday that...

Is the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) the solution to tackle poverty across Africa? According to the Africa CEO Trade Survey Report 2023, an initiative by the Pan-African Private Sector...

In an effort to ensure the safety of citizens and holidaymakers this festive season and beyond, the eThekwini Municipality has confirmed that all cameras in the inner city are fully operational. The...

eThekwini Municipality Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda has moved to allay visitors’ fears regarding the City’s beach water quality. During the festive season launch at uShaka Marine World on 29 November, Kaunda...

KwaZulu-Natal’s water utility Umngeni-uThukela has revealed that its irregular expenditure has ballooned to a whopping R2.5 billion. This is as the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) probes two...

In Egypt, the citizens go to the polls from Sunday the 10th to Tuesday the 12 to vote in a Presidential election that could give President Abdel Fatah Sisi a third term in power that could last six...

President Cyril Ramaphosa is going to solve the ANC’s R 150 million dept to Ezulweni Investments personally.1 The president told party leaders that he will handle the scandal himself, starting by...

The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) has asked Palestinian residents in Gaza to evacuate to a part of the town of al-Mawasi in the south of the besieged strip, designating it as a safe place.1 The...

Durban Harbour police saw their third major drug bust as R 151-million worth of cocaine was seized on November 4.1 The goal has been to clamp down on the trafficking of drugs into the country.2...

The proceedings of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s trial concerning various allegations of corruption will recommence following the genocide in Gaza, which had temporarily delayed...

As the Israelis move to occupy Gaza (again) in South Africa political parties and civil society organizations took to the streets in their thousands demanding an end to the repression of the...

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and its commander in Chief (leader) Julius Malema have long been known to stir up controversy due to using fear and foreboding as tactics. Malema and his followers...

In Egypt, several government departments and political parties on Wednesday condemned Israel’s aggression against the Palestinians in statements to mark the International Day of Solidarity with the...

The Hazard of food Security and children not receiving the right nutrition from food this remains a looming problem for the children of South Africa.1 It forms part and parcel of the food insecurity...

Security methods are changing in the Private sector.1 The big success story is the Shoprite Group which is taking a tough on crime approach.1 They have managed to have year-on-year decreases in...

Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Naledi Pandor has drawn the line for the Zionist regime. The world has seen enough of the tragedy in Gaza and it is time for countries to use their...

It will soon be official. South Africa’s Parliament has voted with a majority in favour of a motion calling for the closure of Israel’s embassy in Pretoria and the suspension of diplomatic ties.1 This...

A one-of-a-kind concert is making its way to South Africa for the first time in February 2024. The Vocal Arts Festival, which is a United Kingdom annual event, brings together globally acclaimed...

South Africa will be holding General and provincial elections next year 2024.1 On Saturday the country held its first major vote registration drive on Saturday in a bid to tackle widespread apathy...

As Israel now sends troops to Gaza, they have opened a new front in the war with their northern neighbour of Lebanon. At least two people have been killed in an attack by the Zionist regime in...

The National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications in collaboration with eThekwini Municipality held its 12th Annual Building Control Officers Convention at the Durban ICC on Wednesday (15 November...

Summary Ramaphosa has Promised to Combat Corruption There are doubts he can do it Can the President Revive the Scorpions the Directorate of Special Operations   President Cyril Ramaphosa has been...

Summary Impact of Gaza War on Israeli-Saudi Relations Impact of Gaza War on Truce in Yemen Peace between Yemen and Saudi Arabia Israel’s dreams of diplomatic recognition from Saudi Arabia may remain...

In a significant move towards bolstering community safety and empowering local policing initiatives, KwaZulu-Natal Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube on Tuesday (7 November 2023) handed over 95 vehicles and...

Summary Auditor General finds Irregularities in spending by Municipalities State should do more to improve the local level Exports are on the decrease The country’s Auditor General has recorded and...

Zimbabwe is experiencing a rough transition. One that may alter its fortunes forever. Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa known by his political nickname the “Crocodile” is trapped in a hotel...

The war being waged in Gaza is as complex as it is deplorable. The risk to the Palestinian lives being encircled and hemmed in by the Israeli Defence forces has created an atmosphere of despair. In...

The West has long been the centre of cultural and media influence for the Middle East and North Africa.1 But now with the Israelis waging a war in Gaza and the United States and Europe expressing...

Summary Zulkepli Mo’minin, a tasbih trader, fulfilled his dream of performing the umrah after an 18,000km solo motorcycle journey. He faced challenges, including documentation issues at the...

Summary: KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) is set to switch to a new number plate system, replacing the current system that has run out of unique combinations. The new number plates will bear the letters...

The eThekwini Municipality says it has begun its weekly joint sampling of beach water with Adopt-A-River, which is a non-profit organisation. In a statement the municipality says the joint effort is...

The eThekwini Municipality has announced that the Hazelmere Water Treatment Plant in Verulam will undergo a maintenance shutdown to clean off one of its clarifiers. It’s anticipated that the three-day...

The recent earthquake in Afghanistan has left the nation reeling, with international aid groups rushing to provide assistance to the survivors. The 6.3 magnitude quake struck the western Herat...

As a car owner in South Africa, you know the hassle of renewing your licence disc. The long queues, the paperwork, and the time-consuming process can be frustrating. But finally, there’s good...

Minister of Water and Sanitation Senzo Mchunu has outlined multiple interventions being implemented in KwaZulu-Natal to improve water supply in the province. Mchunu addressed members of the media this...

France has recently implemented a series of measures aimed at controlling the attire of Muslim women, raising concerns about religious freedom and human rights. From banning the hijab in state schools...

In a recent development, the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM), the largest labor union at Eskom, has called for the suspension of an $8.5 billion climate finance pact and the plans to transition...

Libya finds itself in a dire situation. It is not just the recent floods last week that has weakened its stability it is also facing a deeply heated conflict between a war lord General Khalifah Haftar...

The Kusile coal-fired power plant in South Africa is set to increase its electricity generation capacity this year, according to government officials. The plant, located in the Mpumalanga province...

Absa Bank has confirmed that it now offers Home Affairs Smart ID and Passport services at six of its branches in South Africa, taking the total number of bank branches to 29 so far. The confirmation...

South African families are struggling to make ends meet.1 An average family of four is struggling to afford basic food.2 For a couple and their two children basic healthy eating food costs about R 3...

The upcoming long weekend in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is set to witness a surge in the demand for Umrah trips, particularly among South African residents. While many people would typically plan...

The Need for Expansion The current state of the electricity grid in South Africa has been marred by frequent power cuts, which have had detrimental effects on businesses and households alike. To...

By: Thabile Duma 19 September 2023   In a media statement issued on Tuesday afternoon, 19 September, the city revealed that a memorandum of understanding between eThekwini Municipality and the City of...

The Inspiration Behind the Sculpture Luke Perry, known for his works that celebrate underrepresented communities, felt compelled to create a sculpture that recognizes the significant role of women who...

The Rand as a currency has been trading at 18.9800 against the dollar, not far from its previous close of 18.9850.1 This shows it is stabilizing. The South African Reserve bank (SARB) will announce...

The Egyptian Niqab Ban: An Overview In a move that has sparked intense debate and controversy, the Egyptian government recently announced a ban on the wearing of the face-covering niqab in schools...

Over 2,000 people have lost their lives, and more than 10,000 are missing after a massive Mediterranean storm wreaked havoc in Libya, triggering floods that burst dams and destroyed buildings. The...

Morocco, a land known for its rich history and vibrant culture, now stands in desperate need of our compassion and support. A devastating earthquake, the strongest in over a century, has wreaked havoc...

What started out as a popular uprising twelve years ago has become a full-blown proxy/civil war in Syria. The uprising that was meant to topple the dictatorship and one-party state of President Bashir...

Pakistan, Indonesia and India lead in pilgrim numbers, says official Cairo: Over a month after the beginning of the new season for Umrah or lesser journey in Saudi Arabia, the realm has seen “a...

Gabon, a country in West Africa rich in oil, was until recently ruled by the same family, the Bongo Dynasty. Ali Bongo Ondimba son and successor to the late President Omar Bongo was about to have won...

Bollywood Star Rakhi Sawant Completes Umrah Pilgrimage in Makkah Bollywood entertainer Rakhi Sawant, who had embraced Islam last year and renamed herself Fatima, has finished her Umrah customs at...

As the summit for BRICS approaches plans are being made as regards to preparing entrepreneurships by searching for what are the country’s best up-and-upcoming tech gurus (Professionals) to represent...

The reality that little has changed in Zimbabwe is becoming starker with the approaching general election. The nation is in dire need of a new constitution and judicial reform but his is elusive...

In an unexpected and bazar twist Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan delivered a statement at a press conference on Monday in Istanbul that if its allies wanted Turkiye to approve Sweden joining...

The European Union is looking to promote a shift towards healthier diets with sustainable health systems, including through more sustainable protein sources, nutrition-sensitive value chains, and less...

Bree Street, Johannesburg was the site of an industrial accident that saw an underground gas explosion obliterate the road.1 Residents have been urged to stay away from the area in the Central...

Palestine is beneath the toe of the Zionist military gum boots. The United Nations has heard from an expert 800,000 Palestinians in the occupied West Bank since 1967, including tens of thousands of...

The Constitutional Court has dismissed the Department of Correctional Services’ application for leave to appeal a Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) ruling that former President Jacob Zuma must go back to...

In South Africa’s rural areas, food security remains a critical problem.1 The rising inflation and cost of living has sent food prices up to the roof meaning most people do not eat healthy.2 Many...

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement is on the path to be implemented. But there are still many challenges on that road, such as infrastructure, transport, logistics, border...

When a person talks about the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) they usually describe advance robotics, super computers and automaton mechanisms. But it could go further than that. President Cyril...

In Saudi Arabia, the Hajj Authorities are becoming more strict concerning the safety of those pilgrims performing the once in a life time journey and rituals.1 Muslims throughout the world are...

French President Emmanuel Macron was denied a much anticipated invitation to the BRICS + (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) Summit to be held in South Africa this August.1 The summit and...

The department of Health says it has finalized the placement of more than 1100 medical interns and junior doctors for the medical internship and community service programme.1 Some junior doctors are...

This week yesterday, Muslims across South Africa prepared to celebrate Eid Al Adha, the day of Sacrifice in the Islamic Calendar.1 Depending on the siting on the moon in the lunar cycle Muslims will...

There was a heavy inundation yesterday and last night, in Durban as rain and floods swept through the coastal city.1 People, homes and businesses were devastated. The torrent of rain was so strong...

Should we be worried? The rise of cultivated meat, also known as lab-grown meat, which is being hailed as a groundbreaking innovation. Companies like Upside Foods and Good Meat have gained approval...

As the Country faces a Water Crisis amidst Load shedding Voters have yet to see a real alternative in the Opposition The country is in a dull position. Residents across the interior of the country are...

Spain is a favored destination among remote workers due to its affordable living expenses and reliable internet connection. After much anticipation, Spain has finally introduced its digital nomad...

President Cyril Ramaphosa has responded to the allegations that South Africa allegedly exported weapon to Russia aboard the Lady R, a Russian Vessel that docked in Simon’s Town in December last year.1...

SAHUC Chairperson in the Western Cape Mohammad Groenewald was pleased with the send-off. “The first hujjaj are always the litmus test. They’ve mastered this. The departure of 37 pilgrims on Sunday was...

South African companies may have a golden opportunity for growth if they target the right markets and promote themselves on a consistent basis.1 This is according to feedback given by companies which...

UN authorities urged Iraq’s government to move ahead with political and economic changes, as well as to continue talks with Kuwait about reparations for Kuwaitis who disappeared during the Iraqi...

Pakistan is engulf with political chaos due to the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan while hoping to extract a financial lifeline from the International Monitory Fund (IMF).1 The public...

Interest rates will be on the rise next week making it difficult for ordinary citizens to fulfill basic necessities and make ends meet as monthly repayments would increase in line with the rate...

Concerns over Turkish economy ahead of presidential runoff As the Turkish presidential elections head for a runoff between incumbent Recep Tayyip Erdogan and opposition challenger Kemal Kilicdaroglu...

KwaZulu-Natal Police say they have launched a manhunt for suspects who blew up a cash-in-transit van in Umlazi on Monday night. Police spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda says they are searching...

Nakba: 75 years later This year commemorates the 75th anniversary of the mass expulsion of Palestinians known as “the Nakba” or “the Catastrophe.” In 1948, Palestinians were...

SAHUC to Accredit 1000 Pilgrims from the “Ready to Go” List for Hajj 2023 South Africa – The South African Hajj and Umrah Council (SAHUC) have made an announcement stating that they...

The African National Congress (ANC) is at loggerheads in Ekurhuleni municipality with its Coalition partner the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) over garbage Trucks the EFF say are missing from the...

Pakistan has been pushed to the brink of chaos, following the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan on corruption charges.1 Khan who was fired as Prime Minister by parliament in a no-confidence...

Turkey’s elections are to be under way in May the 14 and expected to draw millions.1 Due to a declining economy and a major earth quake earlier this year, this election is said to be Turkish President...

Tensions between Washington and Pretoria could increase over a Russian Cargo Plane having been under sanctions, that was allowed to land at Waterkloof air force base near Pretoria.1 The reason for...

Johannesburg Municipality is a in a tight spot when it comes to determining its Mayor. The Municipal Council is divisive in which a large number of parties are in a coalition to control the majority.1...

South Africans have been evacuated from Sudan South African Citizens who happened to be in Sudan when the civil war started have found themselves in a quagmire.1 The civil war between the military...

13th April 2023 Qatar and Bahrain are resolving years of  dispute  and restoring diplomatic ties. Delegates from the two countries met  yesterday at the headquarters of the Gulf Cooperation Council...

13th April 2023 Fugitives’  Thabo Bester and his girlfriend,  Dr.  Nandipha Magudumana  have  landed at the Lanseria International Airport under a heavy police guard in  the early hours of  today...