Новости за 05.05.2024

The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation was accepted as friends of the court in the case that the IEC lodged in the Constitutional Court.

Justice Sisi Khampepe handed the first part of her report into the Usindiso fire tragedy to Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi.

Authorities in southern Brazil raced against the clock on Sunday to rescue people from raging floods and mudslides that have killed at least 66 and forced more than 80 000 to flee their homes.

IEC chairperson Mosotho Moepya on Sunday addressed a "national day of prayer" at the Grace Bible Church, Soweto, which was organised by the South African Council of Churches.

Actor Mpho Sebeng has died. He was 31 years old.

The South African Weather Service has issued several warnings for damaging winds, waves and fires, which can be expected at the start of the week, in at least three provinces.

Mamelodi Sundowns are still on course to rally towards a treble of trophies for the 2023/24 season after an epic Nedbank Cup semi-final 2-1 victory against Stellenbosch FC at the Danie Craven Stadium on Sunday.

The Junior Springbok team to face Australia in a Rugby Championship clash on Tuesday shows several changes from the one that drew 13-13 with New Zealand last week.

South Africa achieved an Olympic qualification in the men's 4x400m at the World Athletics Relays in Nassau in the Bahamas.

Cape Town firefighters are increasingly coming under attack, but community engagement may hold the key to keeping first responders safe.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that his government has decided to shut down the Qatar-based news channel Al Jazeera, with which his administration has had a long-running feud.

With South Africa’s debt now officially at 73.9% of GDP, Treasury exploring the proposal of a binding fiscal anchor is a welcome sign of intervention. But not all fiscal rules are created equal, says Marie Antelme.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has asked churchgoers in Cape Town to pray for a smooth and peaceful election. He also asked them to pray for the victory of the ANC at the polls later this month.

Western Australian police shot and killed a "radicalised" 16-year-old boy with a knife who had stabbed a man in a Perth car park, police and the state premier announced.

The Proteas women will open the ICC Women's T20 World Cup to be held in Bangladesh against England in October, the International Cricket Council announced.

There's a lot of confusion about the two-pot system - with misunderstandings about how much money can be accessed, and what needs to be done to get it, says Laura du Preez.

Raging floods and mudslides have killed at least 57 people in southern Brazil and forced nearly 70 000 to flee their homes, the country's civil defence agency said.

The ANC leadership has now instructed its national disciplinary committee (NDC) not to forge ahead with a virtual disciplinary hearing for former President Jacob Zuma.

Shell could leave SA, after a fallout with its BEE partner, which could leave its shareholders with nothing to show for their $73 million investment 20 years ago.

Talks to strike a Gaza truce were expected to resume after Hamas rejected any deal that failed to end the war in the Palestinian territory and accused Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu of "personally hindering" an agreement.

Extremely high fire danger conditions have been forecast for some parts of the coastal provinces on Sunday.

A police officer has died in Limpopo after a shootout with suspected robbers.

Choreographer Sahil Kumar found fame showcasing folk dances on TikTok, but his profile has been dormant since the video he posted four years ago supporting India's decision to ban the platform.

Wet wipes, tea bags and some toothpastes are among everyday products that leach harmful microplastics into the environment.

Now in its third year, Prince William's Earthshot Prize aims to spotlight solutions for climate issues affecting South Africa and the world.