News
Russell snatches pole in Canada with late lap to frustrate Antonelli
16+ hour, 54+ min ago (642+ words) Updated May 24, 2026, 9: 52 a. m. | By AFP George Russell powered'to pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix with a spectacular last-gasp flying lap on Saturday ahead of his championship-leading Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli. The 28-year-old Briton, who had won the sprint race from…...
Rescuers search for 23 missing at collapsed Philippine building
13+ hour, 49+ min ago (446+ words) Updated May 24, 2026, 11: 55 a. m. | By AFP Rescuers clawed through the wreckage of a collapsed Philippine building on Sunday which left 23 people missing, with authorities saying that screams were heard from under the rubble. The nine-storey building, under construction for more than two…...
Phoenix animal cruelty march calls for stronger enforcement of Animal Protection Act
13+ hour, 47+ min ago (259+ words) Updated May 24, 2026, 12: 59 p. m. | By Kubobonke Luthuli Animal welfare groups in Phoenix, north of Durban, says Saturday's march against animal abuse sent a strong message to the community. Organisers say the March for the Voiceless which started at Phoenix Central Park and…...
Kruger National Park tourists found dead near river as SANParks launches investigation
15+ hour, 19+ min ago (193+ words) Updated May 24, 2026, 10: 25 a. m. | By Kubobonke Luthuli Authorities say the families of two tourists whose bodies were discovered in the Kruger National Park have been informed of their deaths. A search operation was launched on Thursday evening after the pair failed to…...
World Schizophrenia Day: Experts warn early symptoms often missed as stigma delays treatment and care
15+ hour, 4+ min ago (221+ words) Updated May 24, 2026, 11: 42 a. m. | By Kubobonke Luthuli Health experts are warning that the early signs of schizophrenia are often missed or misunderstood, delaying critical treatment for many patients. As the world marks World Schizophrenia Day today under the theme "Listen, Learn and…...
South African activists describe Gaza flotilla detention experience and call for solidarity action
15+ hour, 8+ min ago (248+ words) Updated May 24, 2026, 11: 38 a. m. | By Kubobonke Luthuli South African activists who returned home after attempting to sail humanitarian aid to Gaza say the experience exposed them to the daily realities faced by Palestinians living in the territory. Speaking during a media briefing…...
Amaoti murder: KZN man sentenced to life imprisonment over neighbour's killing and Inanda shootout
16+ hour, 41+ min ago (228+ words) Updated May 24, 2026, 9: 04 a. m. | By Tsakane Mhlongo Amaoti murder: KZN man sentenced to life imprisonment over neighbour's killing and Inanda shootout. A Kwa Zulu-Natal court has sentenced a man to life imprisonment for murder and attempted murder. Peterson Booysen was convicted for…...
Thousands ordered to evacuate around leaking California chemical tank
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (538+ words) Updated May 23, 2026, 9: 35 a. m. | By AFP Tens of thousands of people were ordered to leave their homes in California on Friday after a huge chemical tank began to leak, sending toxic fumes over a heavily populated area and posing the risk of…...
Thekwini implements water restrictions affecting large parts of Durban until Wednesday
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (105+ words) Updated May 23, 2026, 1: 56 p. m. | By Portoa Water restrictions have been implemented from midday Saturday for Durban residents and businesses supplied by the Southern Aqueduct system. The e Thekwini Municipality says this is due to planned work on the system. Although the new…...
Cachalia: Rule of law will be enforced as SA immigration protests spread across provinces
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (429+ words) Updated May 23, 2026, 1: 09 p. m. | By Anastasi Mokgobu Acting Minister of Police Firoz Cachalia says South Africa is governed by the rule of law, and police are expected to enforce the law "without fear or favour. Cachalia made the remarks while releasing the…...