6 d. ago ANC and DA Resume Crucial Budget Talks to Avert Coalition Collapse

Negotiating teams from the ANC and DA resumed critical talks on the Budget Sunday afternoon, following an impasse on Friday that threatened the stability of the coalition government. A source familiar with the negotiations informed News24 that the ANC had reached out to the DA to restart discussions after talks stalled, aiming to secure an… Read More »ANC and DA Resume Crucial Budget Talks to Avert Coalition Collapse The post ANC and DA Resume Crucial Budget Talks to Avert Coalition Collapse first appeared on iAfrica.

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6 d. ago Myanmar Quake Death Toll Hits 1,700 As Aid Scramble Intensifies

The toll from Myanmar’s earthquake continued to rise on Sunday, as foreign rescue teams and aid rushed into the impoverished country, where hospitals were overwhelmed and some communities scrambled to mount rescue efforts with limited resources. The 7.7-magnitude quake, one of Myanmar’s strongest in a century, jolted the war-torn Southeast Asian nation on Friday, leaving… Read More »Myanmar Quake Death Toll Hits 1,700 As Aid Scramble Intensifies The post Myanmar Quake Death Toll Hits 1,700 As Aid Scramble Intensifies first appeared on iAfrica.

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7 d. ago DA calls for probe into video of nurses’ assault on patient in MP

DA calls for investigation into nurses accused of mistreating patient at Tonga Hospital.

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1 week ago SACAA to release report of light aircraft crash in Limpopo in 30 days

Three people were injured in the crash which happened on Sunday.

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1 week ago IFP Youth Brigade Rallies Young Voices to Carry Buthelezi’s Legacy Forward

The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) Youth Brigade in KwaZulu-Natal is on a mission—not just to celebrate 50 years of the party’s existence, but to ignite a new wave of young leadership. On Sunday, thousands filled the Prince Mangosuthu Stadium in Ulundi, honoring the vision of IFP founder Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi. But for the party’s youth… Read More »IFP Youth Brigade Rallies Young Voices to Carry Buthelezi’s Legacy Forward The post IFP Youth Brigade Rallies Young Voices to Carry Buthelezi’s Legacy Forward first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago Pope Francis Returns to the Vatican After Health Scare, Faces Long Recovery

After more than five weeks in the hospital battling a severe respiratory illness, Pope Francis has returned to the Vatican—but the road to recovery is far from over. The 87-year-old pontiff, looking frail but grateful, appeared on a hospital balcony in his wheelchair to wave at the hundreds gathered below. “Thank you, everyone,” he said… Read More »Pope Francis Returns to the Vatican After Health Scare, Faces Long Recovery The post Pope Francis Returns to the Vatican After Health Scare, Faces Long Recovery first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago Defiant Diplomacy: South Africa’s Expelled Ambassador Stands His Ground

Ebrahim Rasool returned to Cape Town on Sunday, not as a triumphant negotiator but as a man unwavering in his convictions. The former South African ambassador to the U.S. was expelled with just a week’s notice, but if Washington thought it could dictate South Africa’s alliances, Rasool had a firm response: “America doesn’t get to… Read More »Defiant Diplomacy: South Africa’s Expelled Ambassador Stands His Ground The post Defiant Diplomacy: South Africa’s Expelled Ambassador Stands His Ground first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago Tragedy in Soshanguve: Community Patrollers Killed in Shocking Attack

In a heartbreaking escalation of violence, five community patrollers in Soshanguve, northern Pretoria, have lost their lives in what appears to be a brutal street altercation. Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi visited the grieving families at the Marry Me informal settlement on Sunday, where he confirmed the revised death toll. The patrollers, who were on their… Read More »Tragedy in Soshanguve: Community Patrollers Killed in Shocking Attack The post Tragedy in Soshanguve: Community Patrollers Killed in Shocking Attack first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago Kusile’s Final Unit Begins Generating 800MW, Boosting SA’s Energy Grid

On Sunday, Kusile Power Station’s Unit 6—the facility’s final unit—began contributing up to 800MW of electricity to South Africa’s national grid for the first time. Eskom announced that Unit 6 will undergo further testing over the next six months before its full integration into the grid as an official part of Eskom’s generation fleet. Once… Read More »Kusile’s Final Unit Begins Generating 800MW, Boosting SA’s Energy Grid The post Kusile’s Final Unit Begins Generating 800MW, Boosting SA’s Energy Grid first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago Severe Flooding in eThekwini Causes R1.5 Billion in Damage, Thousands Affected

Persistent heavy rainfall in KwaZulu-Natal’s eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality has led to significant devastation, causing approximately R1.5 billion worth of damage to infrastructure and impacting nearly 6,000 residents. Mayor Cyril Xaba addressed the crisis in a service delivery briefing on Sunday, describing the recent weather conditions from 19 February to 15 March as “catastrophic.” The storms… Read More »Severe Flooding in eThekwini Causes R1.5 Billion in Damage, Thousands Affected The post Severe Flooding in eThekwini Causes R1.5 Billion in Damage, Thousands Affected first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago SA Must Repair US Ties Despite Diplomatic Fallout, Says Former Ambassador Rasool

Former South African Ambassador to the United States, Ebrahim Rasool, has emphasized the urgent need for South Africa to repair its strained relationship with the US, arguing that the livelihoods of millions depend on it. Rasool returned home with his wife, Rosieda, on Sunday morning, greeted warmly by a spirited crowd of African National Congress… Read More »SA Must Repair US Ties Despite Diplomatic Fallout, Says Former Ambassador Rasool The post SA Must Repair US Ties Despite Diplomatic Fallout, Says Former Ambassador Rasool first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago Pope leaves hospital after first public appearance in five weeks

Doctors said on Saturday it would still take "a lot of time" for his aging body to fully heal

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2 w. ago Pope Francis to be discharged from hospital on Sunday: Doctors

Francis, 88, was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital on February 14.

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2 w. ago Ramaphosa Calls for Calm Amid Ambassador Rasool’s Controversial Return

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appealed to political parties and organizations to avoid actions that could further inflame tensions with the United States ahead of expelled Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool’s return. South Africa’s former ambassador to the US is set to arrive back in the country on Sunday. During a media briefing on Thursday, the Presidency acknowledged… Read More »Ramaphosa Calls for Calm Amid Ambassador Rasool’s Controversial Return The post Ramaphosa Calls for Calm Amid Ambassador Rasool’s Controversial Return first appeared on iAfrica.

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2 w. ago 60th Fleur Du Cap Theatre Awards Announce Special Award Recipients For 2025

The panel of judges for the 60th Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards, sponsored by HEINEKEN Beverages, has announced the recipients of the 2025 special awards ahead of the highly anticipated ceremony at Cape Town Stadium on Sunday, 23 March. “South Africa is endowed with an abundance of talent, and what a pleasure it is to… Read More »60th Fleur Du Cap Theatre Awards Announce Special Award Recipients For 2025 The post 60th Fleur Du Cap Theatre Awards Announce Special Award Recipients For 2025 first appeared on iAfrica.

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2 w. ago Gaza hospitals overwhelmed by hundreds injured from Israeli barrage

Gaza health authorities issued an urgent statement on Tuesday asking residents to donate blood

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2 w. ago Gauteng plans to increase patient fees at public hospitals by 4.4%

Patient fees at public hospitals could increase by 4.4% from April 1 this year in Gauteng.

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2 w. ago Pope Francis seen in hospital for first time as Vatican releases pic

The pope was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital on February 14.

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2 w. ago Norris Holds Off Verstappen To Win Wild F1 Opener In Australia

McLaren’s Lando Norris swept to victory in a wet and wild Australian Grand Prix on Sunday, holding off defending champion Max Verstappen in a white-knuckle finish to a Formula One season-opener littered with crashes and safety cars. Mercedes’ George Russell was third on the slippery Albert Park circuit where only 14 of the 20 cars… Read More »Norris Holds Off Verstappen To Win Wild F1 Opener In Australia The post Norris Holds Off Verstappen To Win Wild F1 Opener In Australia first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 w. ago Philadephia Hospital patient laid to rest following fatal stabbing

Klaas Ledwaba has been laid to rest in his home at Uitlvlugt, near Marble Hall.

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