18 h. ago Red Bull boss lauds flawless Verstappen after surprise win at Suzuka

Max Verstappen won the Japanese Grand Prix from pole for the fourth straight year on Sunday but Red Bull team principal Christian Horner thought the Dutchman’s 64th race victory was one of his best ever. McLaren have set the pace this season as Verstappen struggled with the RB21 but the four-times world champion got every… Read More »Red Bull boss lauds flawless Verstappen after surprise win at Suzuka The post Red Bull boss lauds flawless Verstappen after surprise win at Suzuka first appeared on iAfrica.

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69 h. ago Free State police intercept food intended for illegal miners

Police also arrest six people, three men and three women while they were busy with food packaging.

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3 d. ago South African Presidency Expresses Concern Over New U.S. Tariffs

The South African Presidency has voiced apprehension regarding the recent imposition of tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump, describing them as punitive measures that hinder international trade. On Wednesday, President Trump announced extensive global tariffs, asserting they were in retaliation for what he termed unfair trade practices. South Africa is among the nations affected, facing… Read More »South African Presidency Expresses Concern Over New U.S. Tariffs The post South African Presidency Expresses Concern Over New U.S. Tariffs first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 d. ago Gauteng government secures over R312bn in investment pledges: Maile

Maile says investment pledges came from local, regional and international investors. 

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3 d. ago South African Officials Defend Land Policy During Key US Talks

A senior South African delegation, led by International Relations Director-General Zane Dangor, has returned from Washington, where it met top US officials to discuss bilateral issues and clarify Pretoria’s stance on contentious policies like the Expropriation Act. The US officials, including those from the White House and State Department, were reportedly “cordial and receptive.” The… Read More »South African Officials Defend Land Policy During Key US Talks The post South African Officials Defend Land Policy During Key US Talks first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 d. ago Omotoso acquittal a complete humiliation for NPA: Gender activist

Omotoso and his co-accused faced 32 charges including rape, human trafficking and racketeering.

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4 d. ago ANC Women’s League says GBV should be declared a national disaster

Nqaba said gender-based violence and femicide is a pandemic, and nothing is being done

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4 d. ago Scores protest outside court as judgment is delivered in Omotoso case

Members of Omoto's Jesus Dominion International Church have also turned up to support him.

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5 d. ago Enyobeni Tavern owner denies responsibility in Scenery Park incident

Ndevu has been accused of failing to ensure the safety of patrons on the day of the tragedy

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5 d. ago “Those who want foreign policy changes must follow proper channels”

International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola says the GNU agreement is clear on this issue.

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6 d. ago KZN Premier encourages women to report abuse by their partners

The man committed suicide after the incident. He was the father of Nandipha's baby.

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6 d. ago Teaching boys respect is key to ending gender violence: Gwarube

Minister Siviwe Gwarube says change starts in society.

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8 d. ago Trump Administration Moves to Shut Down USAID, Signaling Major Shift in US Foreign Aid

The administration of US President Donald Trump announced on Friday plans to effectively dismantle the US Agency for International Development (USAID), marking a significant shift toward sharply reducing foreign aid. “Today, the Department of State and the US Agency for International Development (USAID) have notified Congress of their intention to undertake a reorganization that would… Read More »Trump Administration Moves to Shut Down USAID, Signaling Major Shift in US Foreign Aid The post Trump Administration Moves to Shut Down USAID, Signaling Major Shift in US Foreign Aid first appeared on iAfrica.

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8 d. ago Myanmar Quake Death Toll Hits 1,000 As International Aid Starts To Arrive

Foreign rescue teams began flying into Myanmar on Saturday to aid the search for survivors from an earthquake that killed more than 1,000 people in the impoverished Southeast Asian nation crippling critical infrastructure amid a grinding civil war. The death toll in Myanmar was 1,002, the military government said on Saturday, up sharply from initial… Read More »Myanmar Quake Death Toll Hits 1,000 As International Aid Starts To Arrive The post Myanmar Quake Death Toll Hits 1,000 As International Aid Starts To Arrive first appeared on iAfrica.

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8 d. ago Myanmar quake death toll nears 700, international aid starts arriving

The death toll in Myanmar jumped to 694 with 1 670 injured.

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1 week ago JSE expands access to ordinary South Africans via Shyft App launch

The JSE says the move is aimed at improving financial literacy and lowering trading fees.

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1 week ago Prince Harry Quits African Charity He Founded After Trustees Walk Out

Prince Harry has resigned from Sentebale, the African charity he co-founded in honor of his mother, citing shock and heartbreak over internal infighting. Harry, alongside co-founder Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, stepped down as patron after the organization’s trustees quit over a dispute with the charity’s chair, Dr. Sophie Chandauka. The conflict centered on governance issues… Read More »Prince Harry Quits African Charity He Founded After Trustees Walk Out The post Prince Harry Quits African Charity He Founded After Trustees Walk Out first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago Major Nigerian Oil Pipeline Resumes Operations After Explosion

Nigeria’s vital Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP) is back in operation after a blast last week temporarily halted flows, according to Renaissance Group. The pipeline, which transports up to 450,000 barrels of Bonny Light crude per day, is a key export route for Africa’s largest oil producer, accounting for about 15% of Nigeria’s daily output. After… Read More »Major Nigerian Oil Pipeline Resumes Operations After Explosion The post Major Nigerian Oil Pipeline Resumes Operations After Explosion first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago Angola Pulls Out of Mediating Eastern Congo Peace Negotiations

Angola has officially ended its mediation role in the conflict between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Rwanda, and the M23 rebels, citing failed talks and external interference. Luanda referenced last week’s fiasco, which saw the M23 pull out of direct negotiations with the DRC, a day before it was scheduled to occur, due to… Read More »Angola Pulls Out of Mediating Eastern Congo Peace Negotiations The post Angola Pulls Out of Mediating Eastern Congo Peace Negotiations first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago Two women arrested on the Cape Flats for illegal gambling machines

Police raided the premises where they found the illegal machines.

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