Amid Israel’s increasingly unhinged siege of the enclave, Drew Forrest probes the country’s claim that it is fighting a war against terror
Washington has twice exercised its veto at the United Nations Security Council over ceasefire calls, drawing outrage in the Arab world
More than two billion people are eligible to make their crosses in the most important election year of our collective democratic history
It is set to be a busy year for the continent as many countries go to the polls and international engagement increases
This is a crucial step towards the protection of the tower, which ensures water security for millions of people in the region
Western Cape premier Alan Winde talks about fighting budget cuts, a vision for the future, and his confidence ahead of the elections
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The matter will be heard on Thursday and Friday next week
The draft IRP 2023, released on Thursday after numerous delays, contends that renewables and clean energy technologies alone are not enough to secure South Africa’s energy future
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While June Steenkamp did not oppose parole for Pistorius and was ‘satisfied’ with the terms, she was not convinced he was fully rehabilitated, a family spokesman has said
Turkey and Malaysia have already backed the application, which the US has deemed ‘meritless, counterproductive and completely without any basis in fact whatsoever’
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Members say outcome of December conference was manipulated
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Collen Malatji also said the party had been nursing the former president for too long, given he had caused more damage to the party than any other ANC leader
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The DA is confident of an easy win, but newcomer Patriotic Alliance is likely to make an impact as the ANC continues to battle for a foothold in the province
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Tensions between the US and China could come to a head early this year, posing another risk to the global economy
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At state-of-the-art labs in Pretoria, a team of scientists is developing compostable products to replace single-use ones that are not recycled
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As the ANC’s standing and support sink to new lows, there is no emancipatory alternative ready to take to the hustings
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The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy said the drop is due to lower international crude oil prices
Cogta has dismissed claims that it has not put measures in place to mitigate against natural disasters
Local authorities have put the death toll at 30, but the number is expected to increase
South Africans love the ruling party – they just don’t like it at the moment – and the opposition parties appear to have learnt nothing in 30 years
Heavy bombardment, and a ground invasion launched three weeks into the war, have reduced vast areas of Gaza to a ruined wasteland and killed at least 21,822 people, mostly women and children, according to the health ministry
Zuma was addressing residents at Heroes Acre in Imbali, where he visited the graves of struggle stalwarts Moses Mabhida and Johny Makhathini
South Africans no longer have to fly to Europe to enjoy MSC’s Splendida, which will be sailing out of the new terminal in Durban
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South Africa opens genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice
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Data collected from KZN municipalities since November 2021 shows that out of 40 councillors who died, 18 were assassinated
KG is literally taking wickets at a rate never seen before — a scalp every five-and-a-half overs
Record labels that bring us sounds which fly under the radar
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The SAPS and the Ministry of Police, led by Police Minister Bheki Cele, launched the nationwide Safer Festive Season Operations on October 13 in the Western Cape
The choice is far more complex than merely choosing whether or not to oust the ANC
Israeli forces heavily bombed the besieged Gaza Strip on Thursday as the centre of fierce combat moves steadily south where hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians are sheltering
But its political clout is limited with regard to mining, and oil and gas exploration with resistance from the Mantashe camp around environmental authorisations
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Ngema’s flaws should not overshadow his remarkable contribution to South African cultural history
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