Ethiopia’s Abiy Ahmed: from hope to war and autocracy
Addis Ababa – Abiy Ahmed took power in Ethiopia in 2018, raising hopes that it would become a more... Read more
28 May
Shebe Maburna remains in custody as bail appeal deferred
Polokwane – The appeal hearing in the bail case of Lekompo musician Lehlohonolo Chauke, known as Shebe Maburna, has... Read more
27 May
Document checks reveal only 10 legal Ghanaians among 300 evacuated
Johannesburg – Only 10 out of 300 Ghanaian nationals who boarded a voluntary repatriation flight from South Africa on... Read more
27 May
Case against taxi tycoon Joe Sibanyoni re‑enrolled after prosecutor no‑show
Mpumalanga – Mpumalanga taxi boss Joe Sibanyoni, also known as “Ferrari”, and his three co-accused are expected to appear... Read more
27 May
Government scrambles to deal with anti-immigration protests
Defence minister Angie Motshekga, justice minister Mmamoloko Kubayi, and deputy home affairs minister Njabulo Nzuza brief the media after... Read more
27 May
Asylum seeker appeal backlog rises to 161,000 cases
There is a backlog of 161,00 asylum appeal cases, Parliament heard on Tuesday. Illustration: Lisa Nelson By Marecia Damons... Read more
27 May
WATCH | Ghana evacuates citizens amid growing anti‑immigrant sentiment
Johannesburg – The first group of 300 Ghanaian nationals who accepted a voluntary repatriation offer left South Africa from... Read more
27 May
All Blacks captain Barrett out of South Africa tour, faces back surgery
Wellington – New Zealand rugby captain Scott Barrett was on Wednesday ruled out for up to five months because... Read more
27 May
Director pleads guilty to forged payslips, R145k relief fund scam
Kimberley – A 59-year-old man has pleaded guilty to multiple fraud and money laundering charges linked to fraudulent COVID-19... Read more
27 May
LOOK | Springbok star RG Snyman enjoys safari babymoon with Wife Saskia
Cape Town – Towering Springbok star RG Snyman and his pregnant wife, Saskia Snyman, recently enjoyed a dreamy luxury... Read more
27 May
