World ‘My dream is broken’: Japan visa rules push out foreign residents Tokyo – In a tiny Tokyo restaurant filled with the smell of Nepalese dumplings, Budhathoki Samjhana surveys the business... Read more 1 Jul
Countries 37 students missing in Nigeria after jihadist kidnapping: local authorities Maiduguri – Thirty-seven students were missing after jihadists raided their school where they were writing final exams on Monday,... Read more 1 Jul
Countries Kenya backs anti-mercenary treaties to curb foreign recruitment Nairobi – Kenya’s cabinet on Tuesday approved the country’s accession to two international anti-mercenary treaties, a move aimed at... Read more 1 Jul
Countries ‘New rules’: life in world epicentre of jihadist terror Abidjan – The epicentre of global jihadism is today firmly planted in Africa’s Sahel, where extremists are steadily expanding... Read more 1 Jul
Technology US govt lifts restrictions on powerful AI models, Anthropic says San Francisco – Anthropic will soon begin restoring access globally to its most powerful AI models, Fable 5 and... Read more 1 Jul
Sport Mbappe hails unity as France rally around Deschamps at World Cup East Rutherford – Kylian Mbappe said France had united behind coach Didier Deschamps after the death of his mother,... Read more 1 Jul
Arts and Leisure From teenage star to life lessons: Paxton Fielies shares the reality behind her Idols SA victory Cape Town – Winning a reality television competition may seem like a dream come true, but for singer Paxton... Read more 30 Jun
Countries ‘We can get you 10 bar’: MK MP tells Madlanga Commission of alleged bribery attempt Cape Town – Bribery allegations took centre stage at the Madlanga Commission on Tuesday, 30 June 2026, after uMkhonto... Read more 30 Jun
Countries Politician’s husband held after undocumented nationals discovered at guesthouse Bloemfontein – The Nigerian husband of a prominent politician has reportedly been arrested in Bloemfontein after police allegedly discovered... Read more 30 Jun
Countries Several arrested for looting as anti-immigration protests remain largely peaceful, says police ministry Cape Town – The Ministry of Police says several people have been arrested in connection with incidents of looting... Read more 30 Jun