Beijing logged its hottest June day since records began on Thursday, the national weather service said, as swathes of northern China sweltered in 40-degree heat. ALSO READ | When is the next public holiday in South Africa? Scientists say rising global temperatures – caused largely by burning fossil fuels – are aggravating extreme weather worldwide, and many countries in Asia have experienced […]

The White House said Tuesday it shared concerns over South Africa’s relationship with Russia after lawmakers called for the longtime US partner’s expulsion from a major trade pact. Four senior members of the US Congress across party lines asked whether South Africa should remain in the African Growth and Opportunity Act, or AGOA, which offers duty-free […]

UK TO INTRODUCE ‘ELECTRONIC TRAVEL AUTHORISATION’ SYSTEM International visitors to the UK will now have to pay a fee in order to enter the county.Beginning in November this year, the UK’s new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system will come into effect and essentially requires all visa-waivering countries to pay a fee before travel is permitted. […]

The illegal migration bill passed through the House of Commons earlier this year, but is being fiercely contested in the House of Lords. The bill is currently at the committee stage which allows the members to scrutinise the text and make amendments. With only five days scheduled for this process, the debate continued overnight on […]

The US halts food aid to Ethiopia, citing “a widespread and coordinated campaign” to divert donated supplies from the needy. USAID halted food aid to Ethiopia Thursday 8th June, 2023, citing “a widespread and coordinated campaign” to divert donated supplies from the needy as Addis Ababa vowed to hold perpetrators to account. “We made the […]

Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued an orange travel alert for SA, citing a surge in cholera cases and concerns over public safety. Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs advised against travelling to South Africa, issuing an orange travel alert for the country. Poor public safety and scams targeting its citizens were listed as some of […]

According to the Kremlin, Presidents Cyril Ramaphosa and Vladimir Putin held a telephone call on Wednesday, 7 June. READ: BRICS summit hosted by South Africa faces dangers PUTIN AND RAMAPHOSA CHAT ON WEDNESDAY, SAYS KREMLIN News agency Reuters reported that the Russian government said Putin and Ramaphosa discussed the “well-known” African initiative to resolve the Ukraine conflict. The […]

The US has announced sanctions on Sudan because it failed the ceasefire that was agreed upon to be exercised in the country. The United States announced sanctions Thursday 1st June, 2023 on Sudanese leaders it blames for the breakdown of US and Saudi-brokered ceasefire efforts after shelling and air strikes killed 18 civilians at a […]

A wave of approximately 30 drones appeared in skies around the Russian capital, Moscow, on May 30. Though widely sensationalised as a major attack against the heart of the Russian government, they caused only minor damage, mostly to high-rise buildings. These drones were not intended to cause major destruction. Rather, they were meant to send […]

The DA is clear about wanting Vladimir Putin to be arrested and handed over to the ICC. The party is seeking a declaratory order. The Democratic Alliance (DA) has launched a court application in the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria requesting a declaratory order to have Russia President, Vladimir Putin when he arrives in South Africa […]

The Reserve Bank has warned of dire consequences should the country face censure due to its stance on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has warned of risks to South Africa’s financial stability due to capital outflows and the possibility of sanctions following a U.S. diplomat’s accusation of supplying weapons to […]

Shanghai on Monday recorded its hottest May day in 100 years, the city’s meteorological service announced, shattering the previous high by a full degree. ALSO READ: President Ramaphosa congratulates Turkey’s Erdogan on election win “At 13:09, the temperature at Xujiahui station hit 36.1 degrees Celsius, breaking a 100-year-old record for the highest temperature in May,” a post on the service’s official […]

A newly released cache of FBI files has revealed a potential plot to assassinate Queen Elizabeth II during her 1983 visit to California. The possible threat followed a phone call made by “a man who claimed that his daughter had been killed in Northern Ireland by a rubber bullet”, according to the document that also refers to […]

Former US president Barack Obama’s condolence message to legendary musician Tina Turner left her fans emotional. Former United States president Barack Obama penned a Tina condolence message that surprised the world. The first black American president is one of the world’s most influential people; his message meant a lot to mourners. ALSO READ: ‘Unpredictable’: Inside Tina Turner […]

ANC’s secretary-general, Fikile Mbalula said the Russian President, Vladimir Putin is welcomed in South Africa as part and parcel of BRICS. African National Congress (ANC) secretary-general, Fikile Mbalula said South Africa will welcome Russian President Vladimir Putin as part and parcel of BRICS. Mbalula made these remarks during an interview with BBC anchor, Stephen Sackur. […]

Nigeria’s energy supply crisis may soon find a solution in the form of the newly established Dangote petroleum refinery. Nigeria’s new Dangote petroleum refinery is Africa’s biggest – it will produce 650,000 barrels a day, giving it the potential to address the country’s energy supply crisis. Owned by Nigerian industrialist and Africa’s richest man, Aliko […]

Militants detonated explosives inside two empty girls’ schools in northwestern Pakistan overnight, destroying nine classrooms but causing no casualties, officials said Monday. Girls’ education has long been contentious for some regional militants, including the Pakistan Taliban, notorious for shooting then-schoolgirl Malala Yousafzai as she campaigned for schooling in 2012. The twin attacks on the girls’ schools took […]

Customs officers discovered 8.6 kilograms of cocaine, valued at approximately R2.15 million, concealed in the man’s luggage. A suspect travelling from Brazil to South Africa was arrested for allegedly bringing drugs worth millions into the country. He was caught red-handed at OR Tambo International Airport. READ: Government’s R93m spending spree: Lavish upgrades for ‘Ministerial Mansions’ SUSPECT […]

Montana has made an unprecedented move to become the first US state to ban TikTok. However, doubts have been raised over the decision’s legal foundation, enforcement mechanisms and underlying motives. While the move draws attention to data security on social media, banning TikTok alone may not provide a comprehensive solution to this problem. For one, […]

South Africa continues to try and find various ways to deal with the ICC warrant of arrest for Putin before the BRICS summit in August. Discussions around South Africa’s obligation towards the International Criminal Court (ICC) are ongoing. This comes as the South African government confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin will be attending the […]

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa joins other African nations in proposing a new initiative plan to end the Russia-Ukraine war. ALSO READ: Zuma vs Ramaphosa: President seeks to block private prosecution RAMAPHOSA JOINS AFRICAN LEADERS IN PEACE PLAN Ramaphosa said African nations proposed a new initiative to help bring an end to Russia’s war against Ukraine, adding […]

The Lesotho government has imposed a curfew in the Kingdom in a bid to fight crime. This comes after the murder of a prominent journalist. The curfew came into effect on Tuesday, 16 May. CURFEW FROM 22:00 UNTIL 04:00 All persons in the Kingdom are to be indoors from 22:00 until 4:00 unless you have […]

The Special Olympics is a event that seeks to break down barriers and end discrimination for people with intellectual disabilities. ALSO READ: 25-year-old Adrian Wildschutt breaks SA 10 000m record WHAT ARE INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES? Intellectual Disability (ID) is used to describe people with certain limitations in cognitive functioning and other skills. This includes communication and self-care. […]

Speaking in KZN, President Cyril Ramaphosa said South Africa is not the only country that is experiencing a power crisis. President Cyril Ramaphosa said South Africa is not the only country in the world that is struggling with electricity. Ramaphosa made these remarks during his visit to KwaZulu-Natal on Sunday, 14 May. A COLD AND […]

China’s population will no longer be the world’s highest. India’s population will overtake it this year at an estimated population of 1.42 billion. It’s an epochal transition which speaks to other underlying demographic changes across the world, including the fact that China’s population has peaked and is now falling. Meanwhile, the region with the fastest-rising population – from a current base of around 1.4 […]