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. Read more... | 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. Read more... |
AGE OF ACCOUNTABILITY: Probe into IGI alleged misconduct stalled as secret-fund millions remain without scrutiny 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. Read more... | AGE OF ACCOUNTABILITY: Zuma’s personal ‘Superspy’ Dlomo and the information peddlers who weaponised SSA’s secrecy against itself 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. Read more... |
TRUMP PRESIDENCY: The narcissist in the White House heads for ever more dangerous waters 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. Read more... | 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. Read more... |
NASA launches powerful Roman Space Telescope, a spy satellite turned to the stars 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. Read more... | EXPERTS SCEPTICAL: SA’s crime rates fall, but do stats tell the whole story? 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. Read more... |
MUNICIPAL DYSFUNCTION: City debt and procurement negligence paralyse Joburg’s driving licence centres 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. Read more... | Free State education calls for input on BELA Act draft regulations South Africa – SABC News – Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader. The drafts instruments are intended to provide clarity and practical guidance Read more... |
‘FAILED THOSE IN NEED’: City demands R31m in accounts from Joburg Society for the Blind 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. Read more... | CPUT Council withdraws 2027 draft financial recovery plan South Africa – SABC News – Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader. The decision follows student protests this month over the proposed implementation of the plan. Read more... |
Emfuleni fraud accused to return to court on Monday for bail hearing South Africa – SABC News – Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader. The accused were arrested on the 21 and 23 August respectively by the Political Killings Task Team. Read more... | E Cape diabetics struggle to store medication amid electricity woes South Africa – SABC News – Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader. Jimistile residents are calling for government intervention to assist people living with diabetes Read more... |
Sardine mass-mortality sparks investigations amid HPV discovery South Africa – SABC News – Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader. Preliminary reports have confirmed the presence of pilchard herpesvirus (PHV) in washed up fish Read more... | |
Family seeks answers, justice after KZN Grade 10 learner found dead South Africa – SABC News – Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader. Police reports have revealed that his genitals had been mutilated. Read more... | |
eThekwini intensifies law enforcement crackdown across the city South Africa – SABC News – Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader. In the Pinetown area 500 learners were screened and prohibited items confisticated. Read more... | |
Police probe culpable homicide after six killed in EC crashes South Africa – SABC News – Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader. Six people were killed in two separate incidents in the OR Tambo District on Saturday. Read more... | Coalition bill aims to create clear municipal governance frameworks South Africa – SABC News – Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader. Mkhize says that there will be extensive consultations due to the complexities of coalitions Read more... |
KZN officials arrest eight undocumented foreign truck drivers South Africa – SABC News – Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader. Fifty-two vehicles were impounded and 45 motorists prosecuted in Operation 'Nenzani La Ezweni'. Read more... | |
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