Parliament: MPs set to elect a new National Assembly speaker

Former Defence and Military Veterans Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has been nominated to replace Thandi Modise as…

Taliban says Afghanistan war over as president flees

More than 60 countries call for the safe departure of Afghans and foreigners as the Taliban…

SSA cabinet shuffle ‘least surprising move’ – Kohler Barnard

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s action regarding the SSA is concerning as a high level of secrecy could…

Thousands flee as Taliban eye-full control of northern Afghanistan

The Taliban were in control of six Afghan provincial capitals on Tuesday after a blitz across…

Saudi Arabia opens Umrah pilgrimage to vaccinated worshipers from abroad

Saudi Arabia will gradually begin receiving Umrah pilgrimage requests from abroad for vaccinated pilgrims starting Aug.…

Philippine capital back in lockdown over Delta fears

The Philippine capital Manila returned to lockdown Friday as authorities sought to slow the spread of…

Moderna says its COVID-19 shot 93pc effective six months after second dose

Moderna Inc said on Thursday its COVID-19 shot was about 93% effective through six months after…

‘Minister of funerals’: Mthethwa slammed for attending Shona’s funeral

Minister Nathi Mthethwa aka ‘Minister of Condolences’ got severely dragged on Twitter for attending Shona Ferguson’s…

EU sends help to Turkey as wildfire death toll hits eight

The EU sent help to Turkey on Monday and volunteers joined firefighters in battling a week…

Zverev follows up win over Djokovic with Olympic gold

Alexander Zverev produced a comeback win over top-ranked Novak Djokovic in the semifinals. Then a dominant…