Egyptians up in arms over black Cleopatra
Controversy has erupted in Egypt over a new Netflix series which depicts legendary Egyptian queen, Cleopatra, as black. An Egyptian lawyer has filed a complaint
India’s population soon to exceed China’s – UN
Data released by the United Nations suggests that India is set to overtake China as the world’s most populous country this year. The data shows
Dagga firm to list by mid-year
Cilo Cybin, a South African medical cannabis company, is planning to list on the JSE by the middle of the year, with the backing of
Shipwrecked fishermen rescued after six days without food and water
Eleven Indonesian fishermen have been rescued from a remote island off Australia’s north-western coast after being stranded for six days without food or water. Nine
Stellenbosch VC nepotism claims to be investigated
The Stellenbosch University council has appointed a committee of three to investigate claims that Vice-Chancellor Wim de Villiers, using his discretionary powers, made special places
SABC board (finally) appointed
Former National Youth Development Agency chief executive officer Khathutshelo Ramukumba has been designated chairperson of the new SABC board, finally appointed by President Cyril Ramaphosa
Lula’s Ukraine remarks ‘simply misguided’ – US
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has earned sharp criticism from Washington for accusing the United States of ‘encouraging’ the war in Ukraine. Lula
Putin opponent jailed over Ukraine war criticism
Opposition activist Vladimir Kara-Murza has been jailed for 25 years after being found guilty of treason, spreading ‘false’ information about the Russian army and being
Soldiers shot while searching for kidnapped pilot
Indonesian soldiers were attacked by a group of Papua rebels on Sunday while searching for 37-year-old Phillip Mehrtens, a New Zealand pilot who was taken
Phantom of the Opera closes on Broadway after 35 years
Broadway’s longest running musical, The Phantom of the Opera, closed on Sunday night after 13 981 performances over 35 years. The musical opened on 26 January