The Electoral Commission (IEC) says the stolen ballot papers in Soweto will have no impact on the integrity of the elections.The ballot papers, which were stored in boxes, were stolen out of a delivery truck in Dobsonville on Thursday night.The Elector…
The United Nations has extended its peacekeeping mission in South Sudan until August 12, amid increasing reports of renewed violence in the country’s southern states.The mandate for the U.N. Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) had been due to expire Sunday…
The Security Council this evening requested Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to establish a United Nations police officers component in Burundi for an initial period of one year to monitor the security situation and to support the Office of the UN High Co…
PremierMECTraditional Leadership of the VhavendaMembers of the mediaThis day is an exceptional one as it brings about an exceptional opportunity. This meeting has great significance to us who are here today, the people of Vhembe District in Limpopo and…
National Assembly appalled by false claims of Thoko Didiza’s deathThe National Assembly is appalled by false online claims that House Chairperson for Internal Arrangements, Ms Thoko Didiza, has died.On Friday, an online satirical blog falsely reported …
The Hawks in Secunda, Mpumalanga, in conjunction with Ermelo K9 and the Caroline SAPS Reservists arrested a man for possession of dagga on Thursday afternoon.The officers followed up on information about a person who was transporting dagga from Swazila…
SAN FRANCISCO, July 27, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Researchers announced breakthrough study results Monday — indicating that a particular form and dose of brain training can reduce the risk of dementia by 48 percent over a ten-year period in cognitively healthy, community-dwelling older adults. The computerized exercise found effective in
Mohamed Helmi quit on Wednesday night as boss of Zamalek following his side’s 1-0 defeat at Mamelodi Sundowns in the African Champions League.Defender Ali Gabr put through his own net in the closing minutes to condemn Zamalek to their second loss to Su…
Cosatu is supporting the strike by NEHAWU at Alpha Pharm, 15 Radnot Street in Parow Industrial. About 200 union members are out on strike complaining about unfair labour practices that have seen the employer paying them starvation wages and also refusi…
The Electoral Commission of Zambia says printed ballots to be used in the August 11 elections will arrive in Lusaka on Thursday.ECZ officials said political party representatives would be at the airport in the capital to receive and inspect the ballots…
The United Nations says there will be “serious repercussions” if U.N. peacekeepers in South Sudan failed to protect women being raped outside a U.N. protection-of-civilians site, as reported Wednesday.Spokesman Farhan Haq, told reporters in New York, t…
The world’s youngest nation will send three athletes to compete in this year’s summer games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.Runner Santino Kenyi, 16, will compete in the 1500 meter race.”I really feel proud and I’m really very happy for the first time as we …
