Palestinian activists on Wednesday presented Israeli military bulldozers from razing a Palestinian-owned land near the village of Deir Qeddis, west of Ramallah in the West Bank, according to local sources.Mohammad Amira, coordinator of the Ni’lin villa…
The World Health Organization and nine other organizations Tuesday launched a package of measures that they said could dramatically reduce violence against children. A new partnership and fund will promote these strategies in an effort to make reducing…
His Excellency President Jacob Zuma has expressed great concern over the shooting incidences that took place in the past few days in the Republic of South Sudan, resulting in the deaths of over 100 people and leaving many injured. These shooting incide…
Israeli army forces on Monday detained at least 10 Palestinians during predawn raids in the West Bank districts of Hebron and Nablus, according to local and security sources.In Hebron, in southern West Bank, the army detained Qatada Dofash, 25, Abdulla…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has today published the outcome of its Article IV consultation with South Africa that took place between 18 April and 4 May 2016.
The IMF holds bilateral discussions with every member country annually as prescribed in Article IV of the IMF’s Articles of Agreement, to assess
The Speaker of the North West Provincial Legislature, Hon. Sussana Dantjie, extends her heartfelt condolences on the passing of the MEC for the Department of Social Department, Kgakgamatso Nkewu who passed away today, 7 July 2016 in a car accident. “Ou…
President Jacob Zuma has wished all Muslims in South Africa and across the world a blessed Eid Mubarak. “As the month-long fast of Ramadaan draws to an end and our Muslim compatriots await joyously for this day of Eid, where they will engage in prayer …
The national U-17 team, Serengeti Boys have sent a warning to the next opponents South Africa, their last hurdle to U-17 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier after a voluminous 9-0 aggregate win over Seychelles.On Saturday, Serengeti Boys recorded a massive…
Israeli forces overnight Monday demolished the homes of two Palestinians who were fatally shot by Israeli police in December 2015 after they allegedly stabbed and killed two Israelis in Jerusalem.The overnight demolitions took place in Qalandia refugee…
After 50 years of travelling in old trains, the community of Mamelodi will be among the first recipients to receive the first batch of new state-of-the-art trains from Brazil.This was announced by Transport Minister Dipuo Peters during a Commuter Imbiz…
Africa’s largest economy has finally floated its fixed currency exchange rate for the first time in history. The freeing of the Nigerian naira after months of policy debates saw the currency immediately plummet by 40%.One would have to go back two deca…
A bumper events period kicks off in the Southern Cape this weekend.The Knysna Cycle Tour starts tomorrow and ends on Sunday. Today (1 July 2016), the ten-day annual Pick n Pay Knysna Oyster Festival also begins. Alan Winde, Minister of Economic Opport…
