Israeli ministers sanctioned by five countries
Two Israeli government ministers have been sanctioned by five countries over their comments about Palestinians. The UK said it was sanctioning Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel
Rwanda pulls out of regional economic community over DRC conflict
Rwanda has pulled out of a regional bloc of central African countries. This comes after a diplomatic row over Rwanda’s alleged role in the ongoing
Vietnam reverses fertility policy
Vietnam has reversed a policy dating back to the 1960s, in terms of which families were limited to two children. Although not universally enforced, the
Two South Africans inducted into ICC Hall of Fame
In a ceremony on Monday, Hashim Amla and Graeme Smith were inducted into the Hall of Fame of the International Cricket Council (ICC). Smith is
Frederick Forsyth dies
Frederick Forsyth, the best-selling thriller writer, has died at the age of 86. Forsyth became famous in the 1970s after writing The Day of the
IRR’s challenge to banks, legal firms on implications of Expropriation Act
If South Africa’s major banks and law firms believe in the Expropriation Act’s checks and balances “they must be willing to put their bottom line
SAA eyes expansion
South African Airways (SAA) is looking to expand its fleet and the number of destinations it travels to. SAA has applied to relaunch flights from
Iran extends dog-walking ban
The Iranian government has banned dog-walking in a number of cities in the country. Authorities claim that this is for health and safety concerns. Transporting
Ramaphosa punts “fake transformation”, when SA desperately needs the real thing – IRR
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s latest Letter from the Desk of the President dwells on transformation and economic growth, but makes it clear that he is in
Zille for Joburg mayoral candidacy?
Senior Democratic Party figure and former party leader Helen Zille has confirmed she is considering an approach to make herself available as the DA’s mayoral