Panyaza Lesufi’s Nasi iSpani plagued by payment chaos while relaunch looms

Less than a month after Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi announced that his highly criticised Nasi Ispani employment recruitment initiative would be relaunched, more information on the initiative’s struggles to pay Expanded Public Works Programme workers has come to light.

Condemn Gaza genocide, academics, staff urge Stellenbosch University

More than 200 Stellenbosch University staff have said they believe the institution has ‘a special moral responsibility’ to break its silence on the issue, given its history with apartheid.

Cradock Four: South Africa opens new inquiry into apartheid-era torture and killings

Cradock Four: South Africa opens new inquiry into apartheid-era torture and killings - The case concerns four Black men who were abducted, tortured and killed 40 years ago this month by apartheid-era security forces in South Africa

Georgia dad learns fate after subjecting children to ‘extreme bootcamp’ punishments likened to ‘torture’

Georgia dad learns fate after subjecting children to ‘extreme bootcamp’ punishments likened to ‘torture’ - Carey Clark and Nora Rodgers withheld food from the children and inflicted physical injuries for years

Concerns mount over South African Post Office's recovery strategy

Amidst rising concerns over employee layoffs and a deteriorating service, the South African Post Office’s long-term recovery strategy is under scrutiny

‘A refuge for the connected’ — ActionSA slams NPA, calls for Batohi’s removal

NPA boss Shamila Batohi continues to face criticism over her leadership, with ActionSA protesting in Tshwane on Thursday, calling for her removal.

Ukrainian forces destroyed a strange Russian drone weapon

Fascinating facts about Juneteenth

On June 19, 1865, General Gordon Granger rode into Galveston, Texas, and announced that enslaved people were now free. Since then, June 19 has been celebrated as Juneteenth across the country. The oldest known US celebration of the end of slavery, Juneteenth is celebrated much like the Fourth of July, with parties, picnics, and gatherings with family and friends. But how did it really come about? And what's its significance today? Check out this gallery for everything you should know about this historic event and celebration.

Out of the black and into the red – Theewaterskloof municipality’s rapid decline

Theewaterskloof has had five mayors and four municipal managers in under four years, largely because of political tussles since November 2021. The once financially stable municipality has been bankrupted within three financial years while the ANC, Patriotic Alliance and GOOD held the political reins. The municipality was put under financial administration in November last year. […]

Trump scraps LGBTQ crisis helpline as part of DEI offensive

Flight from UK to Canary Islands forced to make emergency landing after bomb threat

A threatening note was found by one of the crew members in the bathroom of the aircraft as it flew over Portugal on Thursday morning.

Israel accuses Iran of "war crimes" after hospital bombing

An Iranian missile struck the Soroka Hospital in Beersheba, southern Israel's main medical facility, on Thursday morning, injuring 71 people and causing significant material damage. This unprecedented attack on health infrastructure sparked outrage among Israeli leaders, who accuse Iran of "war crimes" and vow to hold Ayatollah Ali Khamenei "accountable for his actions." Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu swore to "exact the full price from the tyrants in Tehran," while Defense Minister Israel Katz ordered intensified strikes against Iranian strategic targets. A total of 271 people were injured in this new wave of Iranian attacks that also hit Tel Aviv.

Trump warns Iran: ‘I will make my decision whether or not to go within two weeks’

Trump warns Iran: ‘I will make my decision whether or not to go within two weeks’ - Sheds first light on a timeline for whether or not president will draw US forces into the conflict between Israel and iran

Kirkwood: From green to decayed

Kirkwood, once a thriving and welcoming town, is now plagued by service delivery issues getting residents hot under the collar. In 2023/24, this town, along with Addo and Paterson in the Sundays River Valley Local Municipality, was named the greenest municipality in the Eastern Cape and awarded a cash prize of R50 000. Nowadays, Kirkwood […]

Spain threatens to block NATO's 5% defense spending target

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is pushing bloc members to boost their defence spending to 5% GDP by 2032, after Trump declared America's allies were shirking their responsibilities

Britain ready to help US strikes on Iran

UK unlikely to join bombing campaign - but may allow use of air bases, The i Paper learns

Mmabatho Montsho announced as a juror at the 2025 Encounters Documentary Film Festival

South African filmmaker and actress Mmabatho Montsho has joined the jury panel at the 2025 Encounters Documentary Film Festival. SA congratulated the star.

What really happened during the French Revolution?

The French Revolution, a people's revolution against the ruling class that began on May 5, 1789, would become the model for countless other revolutions around the world. The swift success with which the lower classes were able to rise up and take control of their country was inspiring to those who felt there was no hope of freedom from oppression. But how smooth was the French Revolution actually, and how effective was it in ringing in a new era of freedom in France? After all, any total upheaval of a society is bound to get messy. So, what really happened during and following the French Revolution? Read on to find out.

Darling Street families in limbo after eviction case postponed

More than 30 residents of a dilapidated government-owned building, 104 Darling Street in Cape Town, remain in limbo as their urgent eviction case was postponed again. The building is owned by the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, which is seeking to evict the residents. The department says the building is unsafe to live in […]

Winner of 250 million euro EuroMillions jackpot has made contact

The Irish winner of the EuroMillions jackpot has contacted The National Lottery, a spokeswoman has confirmed. The winning 250 million euro ticket was sold in a retail outlet in Co Cork. It is the 18th Irish winner and the largest ever Irish win of the EuroMillions jackpot. The winning numbers from Tuesday’s draw were 13, 22, 23, 44 and 49, with luc...

Free transport initiative opens doors for Western Cape job seekers

The Western Cape Government's Jobseeker Travel Voucher Programme is providing free rides to job interviews and creating new opportunities for job seekers.

MK Party Youth League launch, and more from around the world

Moving, tragic, surprising, inspiring, terrifying, shocking... This is a selection of images from our planet, over the past week.

‘Bobby Kennedy is going to kill more people than any Cabinet secretary’: James Carville warns of RFK Jr’s vaccine plan

‘Bobby Kennedy is going to kill more people than any Cabinet secretary’: James Carville warns of RFK Jr’s vaccine plan - RFK Jr. recently purged all 17 member of CDC vaccine advisory panel, replacing them with members experts say are critical of vaccines

Juneteenth celebrations marking the end of slavery in United States

Man holds a flag during a Juneteenth celebration in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, 19 June 2025

Trapped in Iran: Afghan refugees face new crisis

As the Iran-Israel conflict intensifies, Afghan refugees in Iran find themselves in danger once again — stuck in a country that is no longer safe with no way to return home.

The world's most densely populated country

The current official count of the global population stands at 8.2 billion. However, a new way of estimating rural populations has been discovered, and has revealed that we may have been vastly undercounting people who live in these areas. Understanding the population of rural areas can be difficult, but there are also many surprises in cities, too. Some unassuming small places have a very high number of people per square mile/kilometer, while some populous cities are not as dense as they seem.Curious? Click through to learn some fascinating facts about population density.

LA archbishop slams Trump’s ‘cruel and arbitrary’ immigration agenda

LA archbishop slams Trump’s ‘cruel and arbitrary’ immigration agenda - Archbishop José Gomez accused the administration of having ‘no immigration policy beyond the stated goal of deporting thousands of people each day’

The powerful women behind the Universal Declaration

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is widely regarded as one of the most influential documents of the 20th century. Affirming the human rights of people around the world, it is now the most translated document on the planet. However, the Declaration would have looked very different if it weren't for the hard work, dedication, and impact of the powerful women involved. It is thanks to them that the human rights in the USHR also apply to women, and their legacy lives on in the lives that they’ve changed. But who are they? Click on to find out.

Chicago City Council takes radical step to fight against ‘teen takeovers’

Chicago City Council takes radical step to fight against ‘teen takeovers’ - Mayor Brandon Johnson called the ordinance’s passage a ‘politicized knee-jerk reaction’

Eastern Cape cop back at work after pleading guilty to armed robbery, 12 more still on duty despite criminal records

A Nelson Mandela Bay police officer who pleaded guilty – in a disciplinary hearing – to charges of armed robbery, possession of stolen property and the possession of an unlicensed firearm has returned to work after a two-month suspension. The DA’s Yusuf Cassim however said there were serious irregularities with the officer’s disciplinary hearing.

Impact with Intention, Turning Compassion into Community Change

Making a social impact involves taking intentional actions to address and positively influence social issues and challenges within communities through philanthropy, volunteerism, advocacy, and social entrepreneurship. Entrepreneur Sarah Kunst emphasizes the importance of social impact when investing in companies, highlighting the significance of helping others.

Houston man arrested after fatally shooting his girlfriend in her apartment and sending photos to her family, cops say

Houston man arrested after fatally shooting his girlfriend in her apartment and sending photos to her family, cops say - Lazette King‘s family allege Michael Ellis had pulled guns on her in the past

Trump wants deportation raids in more cities

Trump wants deportation raids in more cities

‘I believe Joshlin Smith is still alive’ – State prosecutor Zelda Swanepoel

Swanepoel was speaking at a webinar the day after Joshlin’s traffickers and kidnappers filed for leave to appeal against their conviction and life sentences following the child’s disappearance on 19 February 2024.

Republicans are split over getting the US military involved in Iran

Cyberwarfare expert warns how Iranian hackers could attack America

As the conflict in Iran reaches a critical tipping point for the US, analysts have issued an urgent warning that an attack on America is not just possible, it's likely.

Teacher who went viral for ‘good-looking’ comment indicted on 52 additional charges in student sex abuse case

Teacher who went viral for ‘good-looking’ comment indicted on 52 additional charges in student sex abuse case - Christina Formella, 30, faces an additional 52 charges in connection with her alleged sexual assault of a student.

LA supervisor warns of ICE impersonators after masked men profile staffer’s godson

LA supervisor warns of ICE impersonators after masked men profile staffer’s godson - Alleged incident comes as California lawmakers push to ban federal agents from wearing masks amid aggressive Trump administration enforcement push

Multi-billion Limpopo mega-project has ground to a halt

The Musina Makhado Special Economic Zone in Limpopo, announced in 2018 by President Cyril Ramaphosa, was intended to attract investments of more than R40-billion. But seven years later, the project has all but ground to a halt. Only one company has made a firm commitment to invest. Though more than R100-million has been spent, there […]

Trump gives Iran two-week deadline to surrender

President Donald Trump will decide whether or not to strike Iran in the next two weeks, press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Thursday.

Christian group threatens council over pride flags

The flags were permitted by the council, but the religious group has threatened legal action.

Pete Hegseth urged his staff to take a ‘passive’ approach to celebrating Juneteenth, report claims

Pete Hegseth urged his staff to take a ‘passive’ approach to celebrating Juneteenth, report claims - Juneteenth was named a federal holiday four years ago under then-President Joe Biden

Movies with a nuclear storyline

The threat of a nuclear war has been present ever since the first atomic bombs were dropped in Japan in 1945. For decades, the Cold War kept many people on their toes, expecting a nuclear fallout at any moment. And sadly, today, the threat continues to exist. But not all nuclear danger can lead to the end of the world. In fact, there have been many nuclear accidents, that despite being catastrophic, have not wiped out the entirety of humanity. Yet... In this gallery, we look at some of the best movies ever made on the topic of nuclear warfare, atomic energy, radiation, and everything in between. Click on to discover them.

TUT Vice-Chancellor could face lawsuit from Bapedi Kingdom over Sekhukhune campus dispute

Tshwane University of Technology's Vice-Chancellor, Professor Tinyiko Maluleke, is facing legal action from the Bapedi Kingdom over allegations of failing to establish a promised campus in Sekhukhune, raising concerns of corruption and mismanagement

'Zuma is surrounded by political scoundrels': Floyd Shivambu alleges theft of R7 million a month from MK Party

Floyd Shivambu, former secretary-general of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party, reveals a campaign against him for exposing financial misconduct within the party, alleging embezzlement of R7 million monthly.

Missile strikes near EU embassy in Tel Aviv

All personnel of the EU delegation are said to be "safe and sound" after a missile struck near a district where several embassies are located. View on euronews

Florida man’s fateful decision to hide under truck from storm has tragic consequences

Florida man’s fateful decision to hide under truck from storm has tragic consequences - Daniel Hodge was under the trailer for an hour before the driver returned and moved the vehicle

Outrage after cat fur clothing sold in Australia

Outrage after cat fur clothing sold in Australia - Beanies made of dog and racoon fur found in Melbourne market

Floyd Shivambu to step out of the shadow of Malema and Zuma, but his future is uncertain

Floyd Shivambu, the perennial sidekick, faces an uphill battle on his own.

Israel wants a 'hopeful' post-conflict Middle East reality and resolute relations with EU

As its military gains the upper hand in its conflict with Iran so far, Israel is now proceeding to expand on its reasons for action and its vision towards “a bigger picture,” in a broader Middle East and Europe-related context that transcends its current offensive in Iran. View on euronews