Author: Thabo Mkhize

Trump says Iran deal ‘largely negotiated’ including reopening Strait of Hormuz Trump says Iran deal ‘largely negotiated’, Hormuz opening as the world watches a delicate diplomatic process unfold in the Middle East. Following intense military conflict and weeks of high-stakes negotiations, US President Donald Trump announced that a comprehensive agreement with Iran is nearing its final stages. In a weekend statement that sent ripples across global energy markets and international diplomatic circles, the President revealed that the contours of a major diplomatic breakthrough have been established. This announcement marks a significant pivot from the hostilities that dominated earlier months, suggesting…

Shots fired at WHITE HOUSE, Trump in lockdown as gunman shot Shots fired at WHITE HOUSE, Trump in lockdown as a chaotic and terrifying scene unfolded just outside the executive mansion on Saturday evening. In what became a stark reminder of the ever-present security threats facing the nation’s capital, a 21-year-old gunman approached a heavily guarded security checkpoint near the intersection of 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW. Without warning, the suspect retrieved a revolver from a bag and unleashed a volley of gunfire directly at posted United States Secret Service officers. The sudden eruption of violence triggered an immediate…

Tulsi Gabbard to resign as US national intelligence directorz Tulsi Gabbard to resign as US national intelligence directorz, stepping down from one of the most powerful and demanding roles in the federal government. Following 15 eventful and sometimes turbulent months overseeing the sprawling apparatus of 18 federal intelligence agencies, Gabbard has officially submitted her resignation to the Trump administration. The decision marks a profound shift for the 43-year-old political figure who journeyed from being a rising star in the Democratic Party to becoming one of President Donald Trump’s most prominent conservative allies. Her departure, effective as of June 30, 2026,…

Qatar mediators in Tehran talks to reopen strait of Hormuz Qatar mediators in Tehran talks to reopen strait of Hormuz, signaling a critical juncture in the ongoing diplomatic efforts to end the devastating conflict between the United States and the Islamic Republic. As the geopolitical standoff continues to cripple global energy markets, Qatar has rushed a dedicated team of mediators to the Iranian capital. Their primary objective is to finalize a breakthrough agreement that would unblock the strategically vital waterway in exchange for the lifting of crippling US sanctions and the unfreezing of Iranian assets abroad. The immediate goal of…

Trump says he’ll wait “a couple of days” for Iran to avoid war Trump says he’ll wait “a couple of days” for Iran as the world stands on the precipice of a potentially devastating military escalation in the Middle East. President Trump says he’s willing to wait for an Iranian response to the latest American diplomatic offer, adding that his negotiating team is “pretty impressed” by Iran’s negotiators. However, the President issued a stark warning that “we have to get the right answers” to avoid a catastrophic return to war. In a highly volatile geopolitical climate, the pause in military…

Iran says it’s mulling latest U.S. peace proposal amid tense negotiations Iran says it’s mulling latest U.S. peace proposal, carefully reviewing the potential deal in a bid to officially end the nearly three-month war that has sent global fuel prices soaring to unprecedented heights. According to state media broadcasts in Tehran, the Iranian government is currently evaluating the latest responses from the United States regarding its own extensive framework to conclude the devastating US-Israel military campaign against the Islamic Republic. As the world watches anxiously, mediator Pakistan is urgently stepping up its diplomatic efforts to achieve tangible progress in these…

State moves to centralise criminal cases against suspended cop Fannie Nkosi Fannie Nkosi case postponed & centralised as the disgraced sergeant’s legal woes continue to mount across multiple jurisdictions. The highly publicised saga took another dramatic turn in the Pretoria North Magistrates Court on Thursday, where the State officially requested a postponement to 22 July. The delay is primarily intended to allow the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) to formally consolidate the charges originating from both Pretoria and Thohoyandou into a single, comprehensive trial. As a suspended member of the South African Police Service (SAPS) Organised Crime Unit, Fannie Nkosi finds…

Eskom Threatens Johannesburg With Blackouts Over Massive City Power Debt Eskom threatens Joburg blackouts over R5 billion debt crisis, sending shockwaves through the economic heart of South Africa. The national power utility has officially announced that it may significantly reduce, interrupt, or completely cut electricity supply to various parts of Johannesburg. This drastic measure comes after the City of Johannesburg and its electricity distribution entity, City Power, failed to pay more than R5 billion in outstanding debt. The looming threat of power interruptions casts a dark shadow over the country’s most populous metropolitan area, raising severe concerns for residents, businesses,…

‘We owe them nothing’ – Anti-illegal immigration group not backing down ‘We owe them nothing’ – Anti-illegal immigration group not backing down, marking a defining and highly controversial moment in the escalating tensions surrounding undocumented migrants in South Africa. The anti-illegal migration group, famously known as March and March, has taken a rigid and unapologetic stance against what they describe as a profound crisis of lawlessness and entitlement among undocumented foreign nationals residing within the country’s borders. As protests spread from coastal cities to the economic heartland of Gauteng, the socio-political landscape of South Africa is being radically reshaped by…

Trump faces Senate revolt over Iran war powers Trump faces Senate revolt over Iran war powers as the US Senate has officially advanced a resolution aimed at curbing President Donald Trump’s authority to continue military operations against Iran. This significant legislative move demands congressional approval or a comprehensive debate on the rationale, cost, strategy, and clear end goal of the ongoing engagement in the Middle East. As tensions persist, this development marks a crucial turning point in the relationship between the executive branch and lawmakers regarding military oversight. The Push for a New War Powers Resolution The chamber voted 50-47…