The situation on the ground in Afghanistan is nothing short of dire. At least five people were killed at Kabul’s airport, as thousands of desperate citizens attempted last-gasp efforts to flee the country.
Joe Biden’s son, Hunter, is back in the news regarding his laptops, and his past fondness for both drugs and prostitutes.
Less than two weeks ago, South Africa was told that the Medupi power station was finally completed. Over the weekend, an explosion set us back years, as well as billions of rands.
After what feels like decades of avoiding the repercussions of his crimes, it was entirely unsurprising when Zuma exited prison last week for medical reasons.
South Africans will never forget the scenes of unrest that swept across large parts of the country last month.
Eight fresh Banksy-esque images and messages have popped up along England’s East Anglian coast. They have not yet been confirmed as works by the anonymous artist, but authorities are looking to preserve them.
The guest list for Barack Obama’s 60th birthday bash this past weekend was extensive, but the royal couple appears to have been snubbed.
The Department of Correctional Services has confirmed that Zuma has left prison and been admitted to an outside hospital for medical observation.
The Constitutional Court had a Zoom hearing recently, dealing with the state’s obligation to recognise Muslim marriages. One lawyer’s “ninja” comment is now being scrutinised.
The much-anticipated cabinet reshuffle, which had been on the cards for a while, was announced by President Ramaphosa last night. A few appointments warrant a closer look.
President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to shuffle the deck, with a number of ministers reported to be on the chopping block.
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has filed a 90-page affidavit outlining what it alleges is gross corruption within the health department’s awarding of contracts, with many hands in the cookie jar.
The unveiling of a memorial to police officers who have died in the line of duty was a sombre affair, until Boris’ struggles with an umbrella took over.
The EFF and members of the Afrikaner group Bittereinders (meaning ‘to the bitter end’) faced off outside a Pretoria old age home yesterday.
The Economic Freedom Fighters, or EFF, turned eight this week, with much noise and self-congratulating taking place on social media.
A Twitter account under the name ‘Tracy Zille’ shot to prominence last year and quickly racked up more than 30 000 followers. An investigation soon drew back the curtain.
According to filmmaker Anthony George Kirkwood, “no one could train you for what we have witnessed on the frontline”.
If Donald Trump still had a Twitter account, you can guarantee he would already have fired off a number of attacks.
If you’re tired of reading about the looting and destruction, which is understandable, then I would recommend one final story on the matter.
Statistics South African can confirm that white South Africans are leaving the country in large numbers, even during a period where COVID-19 has made emigration more difficult.
Katie Hopkins is no longer welcome in Australia after openly mocking the country’s quarantine measures.
None of this is to excuse what has happened, but it is worth revisiting how gross inequality and poverty have helped fuel the past week’s events.
The portal allows new voters to register, while already registered voters can easily update and amend their details.
It doesn’t seem to matter that the cameras are rolling, because it’s been total and utter anarchy in parts of the country.
What we have witnessed this past week or so are not merely random acts of violence, but rather a planned and executed “insurrection”, using social media mobilisation and the know-how of former uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) operatives.
The tool tracks incidents of violence, looting, arson, protests, and other instability using only credible, verifiable reports.
Sacha Baron Cohen’s 2018 series ‘Who is America?’ made a fool out of many US politicians and public figures. Roy Moore, then a US Senate candidate, was one of them.
It’s easy to blame those stoking the fires on social media, and they do shoulder a large burden of responsibility, but there are also forces operating in the shadows.
This documentary unpacks mystery after mystery as it explores the origin and life of the 500-year-old ‘Salvator Mundi’, the most expensive painting ever sold.
Sorry in advance. Feel free to exit stage left if you don’t want to go down this road, or just need a break from all of the negativity.