Mixed day for GNU parties in Wednesday by-elections
It was a mixed day in by-elections on Wednesday for parties that form part of the GNU, although the PA will likely be the happiest
At least a dozen killed in Thai-Cambodia border clash
At least twelve people have been killed in clashes between Thai and Cambodian troops at the two countries’ disputed border. This is according to Thai
Three African countries apply to join ICC
Three African countries have applied to become members of the International Cricket Council (ICC). Mauritius, Burkina Faso, and Burundi have all applied to be admitted
US to pull out of Unesco, again
The Trump administration says it is leaving the United Nations’ culture and education agency, Unesco, because of its support for “woke, divisive cultural and social
UK pledges help to fix SA infrastructure
The United Kingdom has agreed to assist South Africa to improve its infrastructure and make better use of state-owned property. A key focus will be
Algal bloom off Australia’s coast a “natural disaster”
An algal bloom off the coast of South Australia has been called a “natural disaster” by the state’s premier. Peter Malinauskas, the head of South
Oldest living Springbok dies
Des van Jaarsveldt, the oldest living Springbok, has died. He was 96. Van Jaarsveldt played one Test, in which he was also the captain, in
Trump threatens to block stadium over football team name
US President Donald Trump has threatened to block a deal for an American Football team’s new stadium unless they revert to their old name. The
“Travesty” of SA’s electoral system emphasises urgency of reform – IRR
South Africa has a “golden opportunity” to change its electoral system to match criteria such as fairness, simplicity, and proportionality, the Institute of Race Relations
Bolsonaro forced to wear ankle tag, placed under curfew
Jair Bolsonaro, the former President of Brazil, has been ordered to wear an ankle tag and placed under a curfew. This is over fears he