With Iranian airspace completely shut down from the start of the conflict, the only routes out were overland. Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola has revealed that Iran’s assistance to foreign nationals during the current war amounted to…
Ilhan Omar, the Somali-American US Representative has been one of Donald Trump’s most frequent targets for invective. Photo: @ilhanmn (Instagram) Just before Christmas, US President Donald Trump launched yet another xenophobic and dehumanising assault on Somali immigrants in Minnesota, dismissing…
The court took a dim view of how the matter had been handled. The Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has dealt a blow to the minister of police by removing an appeal from its roll, clearing the way for a…
There’s a version of Project Hail Mary that you might think you’re getting when you walk into the cinema. A high-concept, hard science-fiction survival story in the mould of The Martian. One man, alone in space, using intellect and ingenuity…
Women could have four months of parental leave and their partner had limited access to parental leave. South Africa introduced a new amendment to the parental leave policy in October 2025. The aim was to provide equitable rights for all…
To qualify for the Champions Cup next season, they will need to reach the URC playoffs. Connacht booked their place in the EPCR Challenge Cup quarter-finals with an ultimately comfortable victory over the Sharks in Galway on Friday night. The…
Goals from Marcelo Allende, Iqraam Rayners, Tashreeq Matthews and Brayan León secured all three points for the Brazilians. Mamelodi Sundowns returned to the summit of the Betway Premiership with a convincing 4-1 victory over Chippa United at Loftus Versfeld on…
Only one 18-year-old gave birth on the day at Nketoana Hospital. The Free State Department of Health welcomed 35 babies born across the province on Friday, with only one teenage mother amongst the women who gave birth-a sign of a…
The former Bok flyhalf has changed Glasgow Warriors rugby since his arrival. Ex-South Africa flyhalf Franco Smith’s record at Glasgow Warriors has boosted his credentials amid rumours he could be in line for the Scotland head coach job. On Saturday,…
Catch up on the biggest stories of Friday, 03 April 2026 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update. In the news today, the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has secured a ruling forcing Tark Group (Pty) Ltd…