3 d. ago Kiir attempting to shore up his position amid discontent: Analysts

President Salva Kiir placed his longtime rival Machar under house arrest last week.

Politics

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 AU mediators arrive in South Sudan to try to rescue peace deal

Machar's detention last Wednesday followed weeks of fighting in the northern Upper Nile

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4 d. ago SAPS hint on potential witness in Joslin Smith kidnapping case

Ayanda Letone's name keeps coming up in the kidnapping and human trafficking trial of Joshlin Smith

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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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6 d. ago Kenya’s Angama Amboseli Camp Revives Lion Populations Amid Conservation Efforts

In Kenya’s Angama Amboseli camp, opened in November 2023, the once-dying roar of lions is now a thrilling presence. Historically, the region saw significant lion killings, especially between 2001 and 2006, due to human-wildlife conflict. With a population of around 20,000 people in the greater Kimana area, lions were often viewed as threats to livestock.… Read More »Kenya’s Angama Amboseli Camp Revives Lion Populations Amid Conservation Efforts The post Kenya’s Angama Amboseli Camp Revives Lion Populations Amid Conservation Efforts 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 23 South Africans rescued from human trafficking in Thailand

They were allegedly conned by an employment agency which promised them jobs, free accommodation.

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1 week ago 32 suspected human trafficking victims escape from a Joburg house

The human trafficking victims, the youngest being 13 years old, were held captive in Lombardy East.

Society

1 week ago Lombaard responsible for Joshlin Smith’s disappearance: Defence

The Joshlin Smith kidnapping and human trafficking trial continues.

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1 week ago Cape Town Ramps Up Road Safety Measures Ahead of Easter Holidays

With only three weeks remaining until the Easter weekend, authorities have already intensified efforts to enhance road safety. Cape Town’s traffic department confirmed that preparations are well underway, with all traffic officers fully mobilised for the busy holiday period. Last week, Transport Minister Barbara Creecy officially launched the national Easter road safety campaign, highlighting lessons… Read More »Cape Town Ramps Up Road Safety Measures Ahead of Easter Holidays The post Cape Town Ramps Up Road Safety Measures Ahead of Easter Holidays first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago Key witness in Joshlin Smith case says she was tortured at safe house

The state's key witness in the Joshlin Smith trial, Lourentia Lombaard has been cross-examined.

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1 week ago Suspected rapist burnt to death in mob justice attack in Limpopo

Officers who arrived on the scene found the suspect's naked body on the ground with burn wounds.

Events

1 week ago SA delegation arrives in New York to brief G20 member states

Meeting with member states is billed as an opportunity to better understand priorities of the summit

Politics

2 w. ago Trafficked lions Yoda and Ysis arrive safely at SANWILD Game Reserve

After spending years in captivity, Yoda and Ysis are experiencing the joy of having a 'home'.

Politics

2 w. ago Libya’s Illicit Oil Trade Deepens Political Divisions and Instability

Tripoli’s vast oil reserves, managed by the National Oil Corporation (NOC), have become a focal point for illicit activities, exacerbating political rivalries and national instability. Both the eastern administration, aligned with Khalifa Haftar, and the Tripoli-based government under Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, are implicated in these operations. The eastern faction has permitted private entities like Arkenu… Read More »Libya’s Illicit Oil Trade Deepens Political Divisions and Instability The post Libya’s Illicit Oil Trade Deepens Political Divisions and Instability first appeared on iAfrica.

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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 Joshlin Smith’s kidnapping trial resumes with witness testimony

Kelly Smith, her boyfriend, Jacquen "Boeta" Appollis and Steveno van Rhyn, are on trial.

Events

3 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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