26 h. ago Convicted Italian cardinal says will not enter conclave to elect pope

Becciu was sentenced to 5-1/2 years in jail by a Vatican court in December 2023.

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3 d. ago DA, EFF intensify legal battle over VAT hike and 2025 budget

DA, EFF head to court to stop VAT increase and challenge the legality of the 2025 budget process.

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3 d. ago Cape Town NGO honours Pope Francis’ legacy through community action

A Cape Town NGO serves daily meals, showing how small acts can uplift the lives of the destitute.

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4 d. ago Vatican says 250 000 mourners have paid respects to Pope Francis

Catholic faithful walked past the coffin of Pope Francis inside St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican

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4 d. ago Lamola: SA Strengthens Peace Push as Zelensky, Trump and Putin Engage Ramaphosa

Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola has reiterated South Africa’s commitment to diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict, highlighting the country’s role as a key mediator in global peace-building initiatives. Lamola’s remarks follow a series of high-level engagements by President Cyril Ramaphosa, including separate phone calls with US President Donald Trump… Read More »Lamola: SA Strengthens Peace Push as Zelensky, Trump and Putin Engage Ramaphosa The post Lamola: SA Strengthens Peace Push as Zelensky, Trump and Putin Engage Ramaphosa first appeared on iAfrica.

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4 d. ago Trump, First Lady Melania head to Rome for Pope Francis’ funeral

President Trump will join other world leaders in attendance at the Pope's funeral

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5 d. ago Masses file into the Vatican on last day to pay respects to the Pope

Masses file into St. Peter's Basilica on the final day to pay respects to Pope Francis.

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7 d. ago Over 100 US college leaders decry Trump ‘unprecedented overreach’

Trump administration has since also paused some funding to universities, including Columbia, Cornell

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7 d. ago Pope Francis’ funeral to be held on Saturday, world leaders expected

Francis, 88, died unexpectedly on Monday after suffering a stroke and cardiac arrest.

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8 d. ago Pope Francis described as an advocate for justice and equality

Political parties have sent their messages of support following the passing of Pope Francis.

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8 d. ago Pope Francis spent final day working, despite doctors’ orders

On Easter Sunday Pope Francis made his first prolonged public appearance.

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8 d. ago MK Party describes late Pope as advocate for peace and reconciliation

A fierce advocate for peace and reconciliation is how MK Party has described the late Pope.

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8 d. ago Ramaphosa hails late Pope Francis for championing inclusion, equality

In a statement, the country's first citizen offered his condolences on behalf of the SA government.

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1 week ago Mass funeral service of eight Limpopo crash victims under way

The mass funeral is taking place at Tsakani Village sports ground.

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1 week ago Mass funeral set for 8 victims of fatal R40 crash in Limpopo

Ten of the the victims of the minibus taxi were residents of Acornhoek.

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1 week ago Trump Administration Seeks Records From Harvard On Foreign Funding And Ties

President Donald Trump’s administration said on Friday it sought Harvard University’srecords on foreign funding going back a decade and on some foreign ties, in the government’s latest escalation against the educational institution. The Trump administration has launched a widely condemned crackdown against top U.S. universities, including Harvard, over pro-Palestinian campus protests and a range of… Read More »Trump Administration Seeks Records From Harvard On Foreign Funding And Ties The post Trump Administration Seeks Records From Harvard On Foreign Funding And Ties first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago Court rejects Trump bid to end Venezuelan migrants’ legal status

The move to end Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans is part of Trump's broader campaign

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1 week ago Vance, Catholic at odds with Pope, attends Good Friday service

Vance is expected to have a formal meeting at the Vatican on Saturday with Cardinal Pietro Parolin

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1 week ago Lamola Optimistic About US – South Africa Relations Despite Recent Tensions

South Africa’s Minister of International Relations, Ronald Lamola, has expressed confidence in the resilience of diplomatic ties between South Africa and the United States, despite recent geopolitical strains. Lamola emphasized that the Trump administration remains “ well disposed” toward South Africa, highlighting ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral relations. This affirmation comes in the wake of several… Read More »Lamola Optimistic About US – South Africa Relations Despite Recent Tensions The post Lamola Optimistic About US – South Africa Relations Despite Recent Tensions first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago Harvard may lose ability to enroll foreign students: US govt

Trump also threatened on Tuesday to strip Harvard of its tax-exempt status.

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