Malawi Faces “Extreme Economic Distress” Amid Calls for AU and SADC Intervention
The Freedom in the World 2024 report has highlighted the dire situation in Malawi, describing the country as experiencing “extreme economic distress” while being categorized as “partly free.” This assessment…
Nine Suspects Arrested in Ivory Park During Foiled Kidnapping Attempt
In a coordinated operation by the South African Police Service (SAPS) Anti-Kidnapping Unit and Crime Intelligence, nine individuals were arrested in Ivory Park for attempting to kidnap a Benoni businessman.…
“U.S. Sanctions Sudanese Army Weapons Chief Over Involvement in Arms Procurement for Conflict”
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has sanctioned Mirghani Idris Suleiman, the head of weapons production and procurement for the Sudanese Army, due to his alleged involvement in efforts to…
Russia’s Veto at UN Security Council Sparks Praise from Sudan’s Government
Sudan’s President of the Transitional Sovereignty Council, Gen. Abdul-Fattah Al-Burhan, has expressed strong support for Russia’s veto of a UN Security Council resolution on Sudan, which he criticized for undermining…
Mozambique’s Presidential Candidate Venancio Mondlane Agrees to National Dialogue Amid Post-Election Protests
Mozambique’s presidential candidate Venancio Mondlane has agreed to participate in a national dialogue proposed by outgoing President Filipe Nyusi to address the ongoing post-election protests that have gripped the country.…
South African Directors Win International Emmy for Tabby McTat Animation
New York – South African directors Jac Hamman and Sarah Scrimgeour won the prestigious International Emmy for Kids: Animation at the 2024 awards for their work on Tabby McTat, which…
Nelson Mandela Bay Landlords Shocked by New Fee to Rent Out “Spaza Shops”
Nelson Mandela Bay, Eastern Cape – Hundreds of landlords in the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality were taken aback on Thursday after learning they must pay R2,207 to apply for a…
Three Men Denied Bail After Allegedly Robbing Hitchhiking Siblings on N11 Highway
Middelburg, Mpumalanga – Three men accused of robbing two hitchhiking siblings after offering them a lift were denied bail by the Middelburg Magistrate’s Court on Monday. Keletso Masihla, 32, Tebogo…
Soshanguve Couple Found Guilty of Murdering Ex-Boyfriend in Life Insurance Plot
Pretoria, Gauteng – A Soshanguve couple, Sibusiso and Lerato Mahlangu, were found guilty of murdering Lerato’s ex-boyfriend, Sibusiso Sithebe, as part of a plot to fake Sibusiso Mahlangu’s death and…
Illegal Miners Resurface from Abandoned Shaft in Stilfontein, Police Confirm
Stilfontein, North West – Fourteen illegal miners, including a 14-year-old boy, emerged from an abandoned gold mine shaft in Stilfontein since Sunday night, according to police reports. Brigadier Athlenda Mathe,…