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Pope lines up trips to Central Africa, Algeria, Spain, Monaco
1+ hour, 55+ min ago (447+ words) VATICAN CITY - Pope Leo XIV will visit four African nations in April, the Vatican said, including Algeria -- the first time a pope will travel to the North African Muslim nation. The Vatican announced a series of international trips in the…...
'I've done enough' -O'Sullivan storms out of Ad Hoc Committee
6+ hour, 8+ min ago (152+ words) CAPE TOWN - It has been a tense day in Parliament with private investigator Paul O'Sullivan under fire from MPs as they continued their investigation into corruption in the police service. During proceedings on Thursday, O'Sullivan was instructed to apologise to…...
Joburg needs R64bn to fix water crisis, says Godongwana
9+ hour, 43+ min ago (387+ words) JOHANNESBURG " The City of Johannesburg needs R64-billion to fix its water supply problems. In his Budget Speech on Wednesday, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said that while national government can intervene, municipalities must stop cross-subsidising basic service revenue. Godongwana said that…...
Cape Town International Airport continues recovery efforts after fire
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (99+ words) CAPE TOWN " Cape Town International Airport continues recovery efforts after a fire on Tuesday morning. In a statement, the Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) said airline check-in systems were now operational, except for Lift Airlines, which is still processing passengers…...
US ambassador Bozell calls for stronger SA–US cooperation
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (264+ words) PRETORIA - US ambassador to South Africa Leo Brent Bozell III says cooperation between Pretoria and Washington can unlock growth, stability and expanded opportunities. Bozell III arrived in South Africa earlier this month amid strained relations between South Africa and the…...
Sassa grant recipient? Here’s how much more you’ll get
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (108+ words) South Africa Social Security Agency" CAPE TOWN - Millions of South Africans who rely on social grants will see an increase in April 2026." This comes as the national treasury set aside R 292.8 billion for grants in the 2026/2027 financial year." This was…...
Cosatu calls for R370 grant to be increased ahead of 2026 Budget
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (59+ words) Cosatu calls for R370 grant to be increased ahead of 2026 Budget'eNCA Five years of "Nominate to Educate" | 2026 AVBOB Road To Literacy nominations are open Unwrap the gift of sharing with AVBOB Member Rewards Local AI company launches platform to help businesses…...
Joburg water woes: Lesufi says permanent fix coming
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (205+ words) JOHANNESBURG - Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has conceded that several Johannesburg communities are battling long-term water supply problems." This follows months of frustration in areas like Coronationville and Westbury." For months, residents in Coronationville and Westbury have been at loggerheads with…...
Cape Town airport fire | Passengers frustrated over lack of communication
2+ day, 15+ min ago (57+ words) Cape Town airport fire | Passengers frustrated over lack of communication'eNCA Five years of "Nominate to Educate" | 2026 AVBOB Road To Literacy nominations are open Unwrap the gift of sharing with AVBOB Member Rewards Local AI company launches platform to help businesses…...
UPDATE: Brown Mogotsi arrives in Parliament ahead of testimony
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (53+ words) UPDATE: Brown Mogotsi arrives in Parliament ahead of testimony'eNCA Five years of "Nominate to Educate" | 2026 AVBOB Road To Literacy nominations are open Unwrap the gift of sharing with AVBOB Member Rewards Local AI company launches platform to help businesses win…...