Malema charged, could face jail time
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has finally been charged in connection with recklessly discharging a firearm. The charges arise from a leaked video
DA retains seat but FF+ surges
Five by-elections were held on Wednesday, all successfully defended by the incumbent parties. The African National Congress (ANC) defended three seats and the Inkatha Freedom
Australia infiltrated by Chinese spies?
Allegations of a plot to install a Chinese spy in Australia’s Parliament have emerged, with the Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, saying the claims were ‘deeply
Chinese Uighur crackdown techniques exposed
An exposé of Chinese documents has cast light on the manner in which China is using technology to monitor and maintain control over its Xinjiang
Pepkor pulls out of Zimbabwe
Pepkor, the South African retailer, has pulled out of Zimbabwe, after having had a presence in that country for twenty years. The company’s brands include
Possible Olympic ban for Russia
Russia could be banned from the 2020 Olympic Games as well as the 2020 European Championship in football because of doping concerns, according to The
Cape Town voted top tourist city
The City of Cape Town says it intends making ‘tourism a game-changer’. Cape Town has been voted the best city in the world to visit
Namibia to the polls today
Namibia votes in its sixth election today since winning independence from South Africa in 1990. Elections will be held both for Parliament and to elect
UCT’s rejection of Israel boycott welcomed
The SA Jewish Board of Deputies (SAJBD) has welcomed the University of Cape Town Senate’s vote against a boycott of Israeli academic institutions, saying this
Soapies to be scrubbed?
Popular soap operas Generations: The Legacy and Isidingo seem set to be taken off air, amid financial problems at the South African Broadcasting Corporation. Generations: