6 h. 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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22 h. 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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25 h. 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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26 h. 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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27 h. 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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36 h. ago Vance arrives in India to hold talks with Modi under US tariff shadow

US president has continued to call India a "tariff abuser" and "tariff king".

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54 h. ago Mashatile attends Easter Sunday service at KwaSizabantu Mission

Deputy President Paul Mashatile admires works that is being done at KwaSizabantu Mission.

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55 h. ago MK Party Disowns Shivambu’s Visit to Fugitive Bushiri’s Church, Citing Disrespect for SA Law

The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has disavowed Secretary-General Floyd Shivambu’s recent appearance at a church service hosted by fugitive Shepherd Bushiri in Malawi. A video widely shared on social media shows Shivambu attending an Easter service at the Enlightened Christian Gathering Church alongside Bushiri. The footage has drawn sharp criticism from the public and the… Read More »MK Party Disowns Shivambu’s Visit to Fugitive Bushiri’s Church, Citing Disrespect for SA Law The post MK Party Disowns Shivambu’s Visit to Fugitive Bushiri’s Church, Citing Disrespect for SA Law first appeared on iAfrica.

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55 h. ago MK Party Distances Itself From Shivambu’s Visit to Fugitive Bushiri’s Church, Citing Disrespect for SA Law

The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has disavowed Secretary-General Floyd Shivambu’s recent appearance at a church service hosted by fugitive Shepherd Bushiri in Malawi. A video widely shared on social media shows Shivambu attending an Easter service at the Enlightened Christian Gathering Church alongside Bushiri. The footage has drawn sharp criticism from the public and the… Read More »MK Party Distances Itself From Shivambu’s Visit to Fugitive Bushiri’s Church, Citing Disrespect for SA Law The post MK Party Distances Itself From Shivambu’s Visit to Fugitive Bushiri’s Church, Citing Disrespect for SA Law first appeared on iAfrica.

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55 h. ago Ukraine’s Zelenskiy Says Easter Ceasefire Has Not Halted Russian Activity On Front Line

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday Russian forces were making a pretence of a one-day Easter ceasefire announced by President Vladimir Putin, continuing overnight attempts to inflict frontline losses on Ukraine. Putin, hours before heading to an Orthodox Easter service late on Saturday, ordered his forces to “stop all military activity” along the front… Read More »Ukraine’s Zelenskiy Says Easter Ceasefire Has Not Halted Russian Activity On Front Line The post Ukraine’s Zelenskiy Says Easter Ceasefire Has Not Halted Russian Activity On Front Line first appeared on iAfrica.

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57 h. 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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2 d. ago Ukraine, Russia swap POWs, more than 500 other prisoners of war

Zelenskiy said 277 Ukrainian service personnel had returned home from Russian captivity

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3 d. ago Catholic members rally against bishop over misuse of church funds

Roman Catholic Church Diocese members in Rustenburg want one of their bishops and priests removed.

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3 d. 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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4 d. 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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4 d. ago Western Cape Authorities Urge Water Conservation Amid Dry Winter Forecast

The Western Cape government has called on residents to remain vigilant and conserve water, following forecasts indicating a drier-than-usual winter for the region. According to predictions from the South African Weather Service (SAWS), the province is expected to experience below-average rainfall in the coming months, sparking concerns about a potential drought. However, authorities noted that… Read More »Western Cape Authorities Urge Water Conservation Amid Dry Winter Forecast The post Western Cape Authorities Urge Water Conservation Amid Dry Winter Forecast first appeared on iAfrica.

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7 d. ago Mpumalanga govt departments warned to service municipal debt

MEC Majuba has met with representatives of the 20 Mpumalanga municipalities in Mbombela

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8 d. ago Cancer Alliance hails court ruling on radiation oncology backlog

The case concerns alleged neglect of over 3 000 patients waiting more than 3 years for services

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9 d. ago Pope Francis pays short visit at St. Peter’s Basilica on Palm Sunday

His medical team have urged him to take two months rest and the pope initially remained out of view

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1 week ago EFF Condemns Trump’s “Disingenuous” South Africa Claims Amid G20 Summit Row

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have sharply criticized US President Donald Trump for citing disputed claims about South Africa’s domestic policies as justification for his potential absence from the upcoming G20 summit. Trump took to his Truth Social platform on Saturday, voicing reluctance to attend the international gathering. He referenced controversial allegations of genocide against… Read More »EFF Condemns Trump’s “Disingenuous” South Africa Claims Amid G20 Summit Row The post EFF Condemns Trump’s “Disingenuous” South Africa Claims Amid G20 Summit Row first appeared on iAfrica.

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