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Washington and the Vatican at loggerheads over Iran war

The Star Correspondent|Published

As tensions mount between Pope Leo XIV and President Trump over the Iran war, the clash of ideologies highlights the role of faith in political affairs.

R91 million spent, but grass grows wild and waste chokes roads in Emfuleni

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

Emfuleni Municipality has spent over R91 million on grass cutting and dumpsite clearing, yet communities remain overwhelmed by waste and neglect. With just 38 operators ...

City of Johannesburg faces credit downgrade amid audit delays

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

ActionSA has raised concern over the Global Credit Rating (GCR) outlook downgrade of the City of Johannesburg, linking it to delayed audited financial statements ...

Woman arrested for allegedly torching ex-boyfriend’s home after breakup dispute

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

A 40-year-old woman was arrested in Limpopo after allegedly setting her boyfriend’s house on fire shortly after their relationship ended. The blaze destroyed property ...

Gauteng Health Department tackles surgical backlog with system-wide reforms

Hope Ntanzi|Published

Amidst a growing surgical backlog, the Gauteng Health Department is enacting system-wide changes to reduce waiting times for critical procedures, drawing on technology ...

President Ramaphosa and former security chief face scrutiny over Phala Phala theft reporting

Manyane Manyane|Published

Allegations of failing to report a theft at Phala Phala farm are placing President Cyril Ramaphosa and former security chief Wally Rhoode in a precarious legal and ...

Zambia faces critical electoral showdown with Hakainde Hichilema and Willah J. Mudolo readying for battle

Sifiso Mahlangu|Updated

Gearing up for a nail-biting election, Zambia's political landscape is on the brink. With economic concerns and party divisions taking the fore, will Hakainde Hichilema ...

How Emfuleni municipal official was shot dead in brazen daylight attack

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

An Emfuleni Local Municipality finance official was gunned down while waiting for her car to be serviced in Vanderbijlpark. A viral video shows a gunman approaching ...

Pressure mounts on Ramaphosa to take action against police commissioner ahead of court appearance

Sifiso Mahlangu|Updated

As pressure mounts on President Ramaphosa to act against police Commissioner Fannie Masemola in the wake of a court summons, allegations of corruption and leadership ...

Tragedy strikes South African school sports once again

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

Heartbreak strikes again in South African school sports as Nhlakanipho Buthelezi, a Grade 9 learner, collapses and dies during a rugby match. This tragedy highlights ...

Watch VideoBREAKING: Geordin Hill-Lewis elected DA leader

Kamogelo Moichela|Updated

Hill-Lewis defeated Sedibeng caucus leader Sibusiso Dyonase in a contest that, while closely watched, ultimately confirmed his status as the frontrunner to succeed ...

'Big Brother Mzansi' couple Thato Mokoena and Gash1 split after three years of marriage

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

Reality TV star Thato Mokoena has confirmed the end of her marriage to Gashwan Brandon Mthombeni, saying she walked away due to irreconcilable differences following ...

Fake ‘king’ saga deepens as five more suspects arrested in Limpopo fraud crackdown

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

A Limpopo man accused of posing as a king and appointing his own traditional leaders is at the centre of a growing fraud case, with five more suspects now arrested. ...

Julius Malema admits to knowing controversial businessman but denies criminal ties

Simon Majadibodu|Published

In a press conference marked by tension and defiance, Julius Malema addresses accusations of criminal ties to controversial businessman Ze Nxumalo.

Pakistan has ranked as country most affected by terrorism

Published

Pakistan has ranked as the most affected country by terrorism for the first time, according to the latest Global Terrorism Index 2026 report released by the Institute ...

South Africa cracks down on illegal immigrants – over 3 million undocumented reside here

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

The Department of Home Affairs South Africa has deported more than 109,000 undocumented immigrants over the past two years, reflecting a sharp increase in enforcement ...

Constitutional Court orders CPS to repay R81 million in social grants saga

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

The Constitutional Court of South Africa has ordered Cash Paymaster Services to repay over R81 million in unlawful profits to the South African Social Security Agency, ...

Turning tragedy into triumph: Ora champions disability inclusion through sports

Staff Reporter|Published

Join Ora in her inspiring journey from adversity to advocacy as she champions disability inclusion and raises awareness through the Wings for Life World Run—an event ...

ANC member escalates fight over Johannesburg REC leadership

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

An ANC member Stanley Itshegetseng is intensifying his battle concerning the authority of the Johannesburg regional executive committee.

ConCourt judges set to deliver long-awaited judgment in Phala Phala matter

Simon Majadibodu|Published

As South Africans await the verdict of the Constitutional Court on this sensational case, the Phala Phala saga continues to ignite discussions on accountability ...