Historic vote: U. K. Parliament decriminalises abortions in England and Wales

The Washington Post|Published

British lawmakers voted Tuesday to decriminalise the termination of pregnancies after 24 weeks in England and Wales, a landmark decision that marks the biggest change to abortion laws in decades and reflects shifting societal attitudes towards reprod…

How a Minnesota youth transformed from evangelist to shooting suspect

The Washington Post|Published

Explore the unsettling transformation of Vance Boelter, a once-promising youth from a close-knit Minnesota community, into a suspect in a shocking shooting that ...

OPINION | How African languages can transform education and research

Opinion|Published

As Africa Day approaches, we must confront the sidelining of African languages in education and research. What steps can we take to elevate these languages and honour ...

Discover the unsung heroes of World War II at South Africa's VE Day exhibition

Staff Reporter|Published

Join South Africa in commemorating the often-overlooked stories of its World War II veterans at a three-day exhibition from 8 to 10 May, celebrating their courage ...

President Cyril Ramaphosa and world leaders hail Pope Francis as tireless champion of the poor

AFP and IOL Reporter|Published

Several world leaders, including South Africa, Turkey, Iran and Nigeria, have hailed Pope Francis as a man who championed the poor and who was not afraid to pronounce ...

Celebrating World Water Day: GrandWest's impactful clean-up along the Elsies River

Tracy-Lynn Ruiters|Published

On 28 March, GrandWest commemorated World Water Day with a significant clean-up initiative along the Elsies River Canal, engaging local volunteers and students to ...

Experience the magic of Lebo M, the 'Circle of Life' composer, live in Cape Town on 18 April

Tracy-Lynn Ruiters|Published

Don’t miss the chance to see Lebo M live in Cape Town on 18 April, as he debuts a new song and celebrates his legacy in music.

Understanding the factors behind the fatal crash of pilot James O'Connell

Tracy-Lynn Ruiters|Published

Following the tragic death of pilot James O'Connell during a performance at the West Coast Air Show, aviation expert Dr. Guy Leitch discusses the critical factors ...

Ha Ha - laughter museum blows away the blues

Yolande Du Preez|Published

A new museum of laughter is offering to put people through the spinner to wash away the negativity of modern life.

Why Trump wants to get his paws on Greenland

The Conversation|Published

Trump is not the first US politician to try to buy Greenland

The DRC’s historic case against Apple over blood minerals

Published

THE Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has filed criminal cases against Apple, accusing the US-based global tech giant of fueling the war against the country’s eastern ...

No rule book in Africa’s game of democracy

Opinion|Published

In Kenya, the spectrum of dissatisfaction with the government continues to threaten the nation's heartbeat. And this week, post-election protests in Mozambique claimed ...

Mpox vaccines expected to arrive in DR Congo within days: WHO chief

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

A first delivery of mpox vaccines is expected to arrive in the Democratic Republic of Congo in the coming days, the World Health Organization's chief Tedros Adhanom ...

At 87, pope defies expectations with epic tour

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

By embarking aged 87 on the farthest journey of his papacy, Pope Francis is doing something some believed impossible - and seeking to silence those who doubt his ...

September 2024: global events at a glance

Graphic News|Published

From political debates and elections to papal pilgrimages and tech launches, this month is packed with global events. Don’t miss the Harris-Trump showdown, German ...

Istanbul bids for 2036 Olympics banking on experience, iconic brand

Reuters|Published

Istanbul bids for the 2036 Olympics, banking on its experience hosting major sports events, and the city’s iconic brand, spanning two continents, says Mayor Ekrem ...

Olympic security plans for Paris include 15 000 troops, 30 000 police officers

Graphic News|Published

Organisers take strict security measures for 2024 Paris Olympics with thousands of troops, police.

Watch VideoElection stage collapse kills nine

Reuters|Published

The victims were eight adults and one child, Garcia said, adding he was headed to a hospital where three people were in surgery.

Passengers relive flight from hell

Reuters|Published

The plane diverted to Bangkok for an emergency landing on Tuesday after the plane was buffeted by turbulence that flung passengers and crew around the cabin, slamming ...

Court throws out case against Egyptians accused of causing shipwreck disaster

Staff Reporter|Published

The incident involved the capsizing of the Adriana, an ageing fishing trawler suspected of carrying up to 750 migrants from Libya to Italy.