Aug 30 (Reuters) - Google Maps has changed the name of "Lake Ontario" to "Lake America" for U.S. users to reflect President Donald Trump's executive order renaming the lake, according to a Google statement.

WASHINGTON, Aug 30 (Reuters) - U.S. forces struck two rocket launchers on Iran's Larak Island on Sunday, a U.S. official said, marking the first known American strikes on the Islamic republic since late July.

Very little to no progress has been made into the investigation of alleged misconduct by suspended Inspector General of Intelligence Imtiaz Fazel, and while his legal and parliamentary battles remain unresolved, expenditure of secret intelligence funds, estimated at more than R1-billion, has effectively gone without proper oversight for more than a year.

In late 2025, when the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption arrested Thulani Dlomo, the elusive former ambassador to Japan and president Jacob Zuma’s personal ‘superspy’, for the alleged theft of R12m from the State Security Agency (SSA) secret fund, a reality series bigger than the Madlanga Commission appeared to be loading.

Trump’s ego-driven, loyalty-first approach has weakened Nato ties, favoured personal allies like Putin, and escalated conflict risks with Iran, threatening economic shocks and fractured partnerships.

NIAMEY, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Niger's army regained control of a key military airbase on Sunday after it was attacked by mutinous soldiers a day earlier, the latest challenge to military ruler Abdourahamane Tiani as his government struggles to contain a jihadist insurgency.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida, Aug 30 (Reuters) - NASA began a new mission to probe some of the biggest mysteries in astrophysics and cosmology with the launch on Sunday of the U.S. space agency's new flagship astronomical observatory, a repurposed spy satellite that will capture panoramic views of the cosmos.

The statistical drop in South Africa’s murder rate should be scrutinised more closely so that the root causes of violence across the country can be better addressed, according to experts.

The chaos at City licensing centres is a direct fallout of a 13-month financial standoff in which the City admits it owes more than a year in licensing fees to the province, compounded by severe municipal procurement negligence.

The drafts instruments are intended to provide clarity and practical guidance

The City of Johannesburg has wiped off R8m in phantom water and power charges but is still demanding R31.5m from the Johannesburg Society for the Blind, leading to severe disruptions at the institution.

The decision follows student protests this month over the proposed implementation of the plan.

The accused were arrested on the 21 and 23 August respectively by the Political Killings Task Team.

Jimistile residents are calling for government intervention to assist people living with diabetes

Preliminary reports have confirmed the presence of pilchard herpesvirus (PHV) in washed up fish

Police reports have revealed that his genitals had been mutilated.

In the Pinetown area 500 learners were screened and prohibited items confisticated.

Six people were killed in two separate incidents in the OR Tambo District on Saturday.

Mkhize says that there will be extensive consultations due to the complexities of coalitions

Fifty-two vehicles were impounded and 45 motorists prosecuted in Operation 'Nenzani La Ezweni'.