Author: Naledi Khumalo

Iran threatens to take war “beyond the region” if Trump orders new U.S. attacks Iran threatens to take war “beyond the region” if Trump orders new U.S. attacks, elevating the ongoing conflict into a dangerously unpredictable new phase. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) delivered a chilling warning on Wednesday, making it clear that any resumption of hostilities by the United States or Israel would trigger a retaliatory campaign unlike anything seen thus far. In a robustly worded statement broadcast across state media, the powerful paramilitary group promised “crushing blows … in places you cannot even imagine,” suggesting a willingness…

Major maintenance set to impact water supply across Ekurhuleni Major maintenance set to impact water supply across Ekurhuleni from May 29 to June 2, as an extensive 96-hour maintenance stretch at the Zuikerbosch water treatment plant will heavily affect vast areas across Germiston, Edenvale, Kempton Park, and surrounding suburbs. During this critical period of infrastructural overhaul, large parts of the metro are expected to experience highly intermittent water supply and significantly reduced water pressure as key, non-negotiable infrastructure works are carried out by the bulk supplier. The City of Ekurhuleni has formally advised all residents, industrial businesses, and public facilities…

Donald Trump Shifts Military Stance on Iran Trump calls off scheduled attack on Iran amid “serious negotiations” toward peace deal, marking a sudden and dramatic pivot in United States foreign policy in the Middle East. President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he was officially holding off on a massive, highly anticipated military strike against the Islamic Republic that was meticulously planned to take place on Tuesday. The abrupt cancellation comes at a critical juncture in global geopolitics, as the president explicitly cited that diplomatic channels are currently making unprecedented progress. According to the White House, these back-channel discussions are…

Evacuation of hantavirus-hit ship begins in Canary Islands Evacuation of hantavirus-hit ship begins in Canary Islands following a harrowing maritime medical crisis that has seen the MV Hondius transformed from a luxury expedition vessel into a floating quarantine zone. On Sunday, the quiet industrial port of Granadilla on the island of Tenerife became the epicenter of a high-stakes international health operation. Under the watchful eyes of global health authorities and the Spanish military, the process of moving nearly 150 souls off the Dutch-flagged ship finally commenced, marking the end of a voyage defined by tragedy and a rare, deadly pathogen.…

Another level 8 severe storm warning for South Africa Another level 8 severe storm warning for South Africa has been officially activated by the South African Weather Service (SAWS), signaling a period of extreme meteorological volatility for the southwestern parts of the country. This urgent notification comes as a powerful and significant cold front prepares to make landfall, bringing with it a suite of life-threatening conditions. From Sunday, 10 May, to Tuesday, 12 May 2026, residents in the Western Cape and parts of the Northern Cape are urged to prepare for a relentless onslaught of disruptive rainfall, gale-force winds, and…

Higher education crisis: Buti Manamela places NSFAS under administration Manamela places NSFAS under administration, sending shockwaves through the South African higher education sector following a string of sudden leadership resignations and amid the controversial appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer. The decisive action by the Minister of Higher Education and Training, Buti Manamela, marks a drastic and highly contested step in attempting to rescue a critical entity that is responsible for the financial futures of millions of vulnerable South African students. While the Ministry insists that this intervention is absolutely necessary to prevent a total collapse of the National…

S.A government issues statement about deadly new virus in South Africa S.A government issues statement about deadly new virus as health officials urge the public to remain calm amidst a complex, international medical emergency. The alarming situation unfolded after a rare and highly dangerous pathogen was identified in passengers travelling on an international luxury vessel. With medical evacuations, sudden collapses at international airports, and emergency isolations dominating the headlines, the nation’s health authorities are working around the clock to contain the situation. As global travel continues to connect the most remote corners of the world with major metropolitan hubs, the…

Mugabe’s son given fine and to be deported from South Africa for pointing a toy gun Mugabe son deported over toy gun, bringing a dramatic and highly publicized conclusion to a legal saga that has captivated the Southern African region. The Alexandra Magistrate’s Court in Johannesburg delivered the decisive ruling on Wednesday, ordering the youngest son of Zimbabwe’s late former president Robert Mugabe to pay an exorbitant financial penalty before facing immediate removal from the country. The case, which intertwines high-society scandal with severe criminal allegations, has cast a harsh spotlight on the extravagant and often controversial lifestyles of the…

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