Johannesburg water crisis expert warns City already at ‘Day Zero’
A water expert has said Johannesburg has effectively already reached “Day Zero” as dam levels plunge and demand outstrips supply, urging urgent action to avoid drastic shortages. The warning comes as residents and businesses face increasingly severe water restrictions and fears grow over infrastructure failures.
UK Prime Minister’s communications director resigns
The communications director for UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has quit, marking a fresh blow to the government’s messaging team amid ongoing political challenges. The departure highlights rising pressure on Downing Street as it approaches key political deadlines.
ANC councillors in KwaZulu-Natal defy NEC three-line whip on mayoral hire
ANC councillors in KwaZulu-Natal ignored a three-line whip from the party’s National Executive Committee by backing a mayoral candidate of their choice. The rebellion signals deepening internal tensions and factional battles within the party ahead of local government elections.
Eritrea calls Ethiopia’s aggression accusations deplorable
Eritrea has described Ethiopia’s accusations of military aggression along their shared border as “deplorable,” denying any offensive action. The dispute adds strain to fragile relations between the neighbouring countries following years of conflict and uneasy peace.
Portugal’s far-right Chega may have peaked in presidential election
Portugal’s far-right Chega party appears to have reached its electoral ceiling after a stronger-than-expected performance in the presidential vote failed to translate into broader gains. Analysts say the result suggests limits to the party’s appeal beyond its core base, shaping the outlook for future elections.