Former Zambian minister killed in post-election security raid

A former Zambian cabinet minister was shot dead during a security operation at the home of opposition leader Brian Mundubile, police said Wednesday, days after President Hakainde Hichilema won a second term amid opposition claims of irregularities and intimidation.

Sirens, shelters and scaled-back war games: South Korea rehearses for crisis

South Korea held a nationwide civil defence drill on Thursday, 20 August, as part of the annual Ulchi Exercise, with authorities rehearsing responses to a national emergency such as an air raid.

Zambian opposition leader to challenge presidential poll results in court

Brian Mundubile alleges his campaign documented 'serious irregularities' and inconsistences in the conduct, counting, transmission, and declaration of results.

Brown Mogotsi to launch fourth bail bid on August 25

Mogotsi is facing charges of defeating the ends of justice, unlawful possession of firearm

Macpherson exposes shocking failures behind SA building collapses that killed 17

All Blacks know their defence is set for a tough outing against the Springboks

Tana Umaga says the All Blacks' defence is one of their biggest work-ons ahead of Saturday's highly anticipated Test against the Springboks.

WATCH | Unofficial 702 social media reporter Ntathu Zungu takes the mic to the community

Ntathu Zungu is on track to becoming one of South Africa's favourite 'reporters', thanks to her infectious sense of humour and a certain 702 mic.

EXCLUSIVE | Wayne Ferreira: Grand Slam Iron Man has warning for SA tennis

The former world No 6 opens up on tennis burnout, the gruelling ATP calendar, developing Brandon Nakashima and why South Africa's next generation is struggling to break through.

Orlando Pirates legend makes case for Pitso Mosimane

Orlando Pirates legend Lucky Lekgwathi believes Pitso Mosimane can help Bafana Bafana players express themselves after being backed to succeed as the new national team coach.

Prince Harry and Meghan in shock move back to UK

Six years after stepping down as working royals, Prince Harry and his wife Meghan are moving back to the United Kingdom.

Sundowns set sights on Pirates target after Mudau blow

Mamelodi Sundowns could enter the race for Thabang Matuludi which could be a blow for Soweto giants Orlando Pirates.

NTCSA is paying more to buy nothing …

It pays about R45bn a year to IPPs for electricity - but with R2bn in curtailment claims generated in just a few months, consumers may feel it in the tariff.

ANC and SACP vie for Popcru's support

The Madlanga commission was established because the ANC government could not tolerate wrongdoing within the police service and the criminal...

'New facts' emerge in Brown Mogotsi's perjury case

Mogotsi is accused of orchestrating his own attempted assassination on 3 November 2025 in Vosloorus.

China showcases nextâ gen humanoid robots as US curbs push firms abroad

At the World Robot Conference in Beijing on 19 August, more than 300 companies displayed humanoid, industrial and service robots, highlighting the sectorâ s push into factories and commercial settings.

Kyiv residents rescued as Russian strikes damage buildings across the city

Russiaâ s overnight missile barrage killed at least 12 people in Kyiv on Thursday, 20 August, as residents were rescued from damaged buildings and firefighters battled fires across the capital.

Former Liberian vice president charged in transnational drug probe

Liberia has charged former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor with drug trafficking, money laundering and related offences in an investigation into an alleged transnational narcotics network.

Probe finds structural deficiencies caused Ormonde building collapse

Nine construction workers died and six others were injured when part of the second floor collapsed

LIVE: Mkhwanazi and co-accused back in court

EMPD's Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi and four co-accused appear in court.

Prince Harry and Meghan to move back to Britain, media reports say

Last month, Harry, Meghan and their children visited Britain, and Charles saw his grandchildren