Countries

‘Turning on a tap has become an act of uncertainty’: Ramaphosa unveils plan to end water crisis

Pretoria – President Cyril Ramaphosa says government is determined to end South Africa’s persistent water crisis through a new National... Read more

27 Jul

Countries

Gauteng water crisis in the spotlight at SAHRC inquiry

South African Human Rights Commission commissioner Henk Boshoff (centre) sharply criticised the failure of Gauteng’s municipalities to provide clean... Read more

21 May

Countries

UN warns of ‘life-threatening’ food crisis in Malawi refugee camp

Dowa –  Nearly 60,000 people could face “life-threatening” hunger in Malawi’s Dzaleka refugee camp as funding for food aid is... Read more

5 Feb

Countries

‘Worst time of my life’: Jobless doctors speak out

Cape Town – Government is facing growing criticism over its handling of unemployed doctors, with unions warning that the... Read more

30 Jan

Countries

South Africa’s water, energy and food crisis: why fixing one means fixing them all

Thulani Ningi, University of Fort Hare; Alois Mugadza, The University of the West Indies, and Saul Ngarava, University of... Read more

8 Dec, 2025

Countries

Peru lawmakers oust president slammed for crime crisis

Lima – Lawmakers in Peru voted Friday to remove president Dina Boluarte, whose term has been marked by protests... Read more

10 Oct, 2025

World

Macron urged to quit to end France political crisis

Paris – President Emmanuel Macron was on Tuesday under pressure even from allies to find a rapid solution to... Read more

8 Oct, 2025

Countries

Kidnapping crisis: SA citizens snatched as syndicates spread beyond the rich

Cape Town – Law enforcement sources report a worrying escalation in kidnapping incidents across South Africa, with what began... Read more

15 Sep, 2025

Countries

Bullying, violence and vandalism in primary school: study explores a growing crisis in SA

Julie Shantone Rubbi Nunan, University of South Africa South African primary schools are facing a crisis. Every day, learners... Read more

17 Jul, 2025

Technology

Social media fuelling ‘devastating’ kids’ mental health crisis: NGO

Amsterdam – The “unchecked expansion” of social media platforms is driving an unprecedented global mental health crisis in kids and... Read more

11 Jun, 2025