2023 was world’s hottest year on record, scientists confirm
Last year was the planet’s hottest on record by a substantial margin and likely the world’s warmest in the last 100,000 years, the European...
Weak economy, Covid rampage likely shrank China’s population again in 2023
China’s population likely dropped for a second consecutive year in 2023 due to a surge in Covid-related deaths after the country abruptly ended strict...
Oil tankers continue Red Sea movements despite Houthi attacks
Oil and fuel tanker traffic in the Red Sea was stable in December, even though many container ships have re-routed due to attacks by...
Long road ahead for Bishop Zondo in sex trial
The marathon sex trial of Rivers of Living Waters Church leader Bishop Bafana Stephen Zondo is far from over, with the charismatic clergyman expected...
Israel shifts to deadlier strikes on Iran-linked targets in Syria
Israel is carrying out an unprecedented wave of deadly strikes in Syria targeting cargo trucks, infrastructure and people involved in Iran’s weapons lifeline to...
Billionaire boom: No ‘Januworry’ problems for SA’s richest men
While a significant portion of the population struggles to recover from December’s budgetary excesses, the country’s wealthiest individuals navigate a very different economic reality.As...
EXPLAINER: What is the genocide case brought by SA against Israel...
The International Court of Justice will hold hearings this week on a case brought by South Africa accusing Israel of genocide in the Gaza...
Karpowership faces uncertain future in SA
Eskom has decided not to extend the budget quotes for the grid integration projects following their expiry. The affected projects in the Northern Cape,...
Multimillion 10111 call centre number in shambles as crime across SA...
Meant to enhance community and police operations and engagements, it has been a crisis for years, leaving communities desperate and forcing them to turn...
Msimang’s ‘flip flop’ no cure for ruling party’s deep rot
OPINION: The question for many was not so much a case of Msimang’s identification and enumeration of the ANC’s crises but has more to...
