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A tragic incident in Groblersdal has led to a 31-year-old woman being charged with murder after allegedly stabbing her ex-boyfriend during a confrontation. The police have highlighted the need for individuals in troubled relationships to seek professional help to avoid escalating violence.
EFF deputy president Godrich Gardee warns that Mcebisi Jonas's past may complicate his role as South Africa's envoy to the US.
Protests erupt in South Africa as demonstrators accuse Ukraine of terrorism, revealing a growing backlash against foreign interference in African conflicts, while the article explores the stark contrast between Ukraine's diplomatic charm and its alleged role in destabilising the continent
Mcebisi Jonas' appointment as Special Envoy to the US has sparked controversy due to his previous criticisms of Donald Trump, but the Presidency has defended the decision, emphasising the importance of context in his past remarks.
What does Donald Trump's decision to skip the G20 Summit in South Africa mean for US representation and global cooperation?
DA and PA MPs' secret trip to Israel raises eyebrows amid calls for diplomatic suspension.
Helen Zille warns that President Ramaphosa's potential removal of DA ministers could spell the end of the Government of National Unity. What does this mean for South Africa's political landscape?
US President Donald Trump remains resolute in his tariff plans, claiming there is no inflation, despite significant market downturns triggered by China's retaliatory measures.
The SACP and MK Party oppose Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's state visit, labelling him a 'puppet president' and calling for protests.
Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen highlights critical concerns from the business community regarding the party's exclusion from governance, warning that this has led to over R1 trillion in losses for the JSE.
Fikile Mbalula labels the DA's refusal to support the 2025 National Budget as 'arrogant and disrespectful', igniting tensions within the Government of National Unity. What does this mean for the DA's future role?
ANC's National Working Committee pressures Ramaphosa to remove DA ministers who opposed the budget, with a special NEC meeting scheduled for Monday, while Zille warns such action would collapse the GNU.
Political analyst Professor Theo Neethling discusses the Democratic Alliance's struggles to maintain its influence within the Government of National Unity, particularly in light of ongoing budget disputes and the controversial VAT increase.
Negotiations between the ANC and DA over the National Budget are at a standstill, with both parties struggling to reach an agreement on key issues, including a proposed VAT increase.
The Democratic Alliance has condemned Julius Malema's 'Kill the Boer' chant as divisive and harmful, urging President Ramaphosa to take a stand despite the Constitutional Court dismissing AfriForum's appeal to ban the song.
Amid escalating conflict in the DRC, the Defence Minister's visit to South Africa aims to bolster strategic defence capabilities and strengthen bilateral relations, as tensions rise following recent military losses.
Limpopo's Anti-Smuggling Operation intercepts 20 Ethiopian nationals in dramatic high-speed chase, leading to arrests and the confiscation of a vehicle used in human trafficking
Following an alleged assault in Antarctica, the DFFE has implemented a mediation process to restore relationships among the overwintering team of the SA Agulhas II.
President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses growing diplomatic tensions between South Africa and the US, confirming expelled ambassador Ebrahim Rasool's imminent return and emphasising commitment to rebuilding relations with SA's second-largest trading partner. The president's response signals a careful diplomatic balancing act amid international scrutiny.
A heated Johannesburg council meeting descended into controversy after a PAC MMC threatened to wear a Hitler T-shirt in response to a DA councillor's pro-Israel attire. The incident occurred amid debates over the renaming of Sandton Drive to Leila Khaled Drive, highlighting growing tensions over the Israel-Palestine conflict in local politics.
A heated Johannesburg council meeting descended into controversy after a PAC MMC threatened to wear a Hitler T-shirt in response to a DA councillor's pro-Israel attire. The incident occurred amid debates over the renaming of Sandton Drive to Leila Khaled Drive, highlighting growing tensions over the Israel-Palestine conflict in local politics.
Xhakaza allegedly undertook four international trips within six months of assuming office without informing and adequately reporting back to the Council and failed to appoint an acting Mayor in his absence.
Leading analyst Fyodor Lukyanov warns that Moscow must resist the temptation of a Western pivot.
The EU has summoned Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to Brussels for urgent talks on European security guarantees, as concerns mount over Trump's surprise Russia negotiations.
French President Macron's high-stakes White House meeting ends in diplomatic disappointment as Trump rejects European security proposals for Ukraine, highlighting deepening transatlantic divisions and raising questions about future EU-US cooperation.