- The US has suggested it could offer Nato-esque protections to Ukraine, something which Russia may approve of. Ukrainian and EU leaders will meet in the US today to discuss how to make Nato American again (and solve the Ukraine War.)
- Hours ahead of said bilateral meeting, Russia has followed up its red carpet treatment in Alaska by bombing Kharkiv with a ballistic missile. Eleven people were injured, including a 13-year-old girl.
- The Air Canada strike continued throughout Sunday despite staff being told to go back to work by a government-backed labour union. The airline’s flight attendants walked off the job on Saturday, the first time in decades.
- Qantas has been fined $58.64-million for illegally firing 1,800 ground staff during the pandemic. The airline fired the employees and replaced them with contractors. The Federal Court of Australia imposed a near-maximum penalty on Qantas as a result.
- Australia are counting the cost of their epic 38-22 Rugby Championship victory over South Africa at Ellis Park on Saturday after wing Dylan Pietsch and experienced prop James Slipper were ruled out for the second Test in Cape Town.
- Arsenal’s Riccardo Calafiori headed home an early corner, aided by a weak challenge from goalkeeper Altay Bayindir, to earn a 1-0 victory at Manchester United in the Premier League.
- Ducati’s Marc Marquez rolled back the years with a sixth straight win. In a commanding victory at the Austrian Grand Prix, the six-times champion fittingly won the 1,000th premier class race in history.
- Asian shares inched higher Monday ahead of a pivotal week for US rate policy.
- Oil prices slipped on easing Russia supply concerns following the Trump-Putin meeting on Friday.
- In commodity markets, gold was stuck after losing 1.9% last week.
- The dollar steadied after last week’s fall as traders further pared back bets of a big Fed cut next month.
- India plans sweeping tax cuts, slashing small-car taxes to 18% from 28% and possibly trimming insurance levies to 5% or zero. The Diwali-timed move aims to ignite consumer spending and turbocharge Maruti Suzuki sales.
- An Australian judge fined Qantas airline more than R1-billion (A$90-million) for unlawfully axeing 1,800 ground staff during Covid-19. The judge said the near-maximum penalty ensures the airline’s breach of workplace laws isn’t dismissed as just a cost of doing business.
- The Fed is ditching its year-old “novel activities” supervision programme for crypto and fintech, saying it now understands the risks well enough to fold oversight into routine bank supervision, streamlining regulation without easing scrutiny.
- Bill Gates sells Microsoft and buys Berkshire Hathaway: In the second quarter of 2025, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust reduced its stake in Microsoft while boosting its position in Berkshire Hathaway.
- US President Donald Trump told Ukraine to give up hopes of getting back annexed Crimea or joining NATO as he prepared to host President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and European leaders in Washington, to press Kyiv into accepting a peace deal with Russia.
- Thousands of Israelis took part in a nationwide strike in support of families of hostages held in Gaza, calling on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reach an agreement with Hamas to end the war and release the remaining captives, as Hamas rejected Israel’s Gaza relocation plan.
- Centrist senator Rodrigo Paz was leading Bolivia’s presidential election, according to early official results, which showed the ruling Movement for Socialism (MAS) on track for its worst election defeat in a generation.
- Exiled former Hong Kong lawmaker Ted Hui hailed Australia’s grant of asylum status as a key acknowledgement of the territory’s human rights infringements since its authorities quelled massive pro-democracy protests in 2019.
- Raging wildfires in Spain have spread to the southern slopes of the Picos de Europa mountain range and authorities closed part of the popular Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route.
- Authorities in Pakistan resumed rescue and relief work in the country’s northwest where flash floods have killed over 300 people after heavy rain forced them to suspend operations for several hours, a government official said.
- Fed Chair Jerome Powell faces a choice between inflation-fighting rigor and defending the job market in his valedictory speech, at a time when incoming information has confounded his data-dependent strategy by pulling in both directions. His colleagues are split on which is the bigger risk. What can we expect from Powell’s final Jackson Hole appearance?
- US prices for obesity-treatment pills that Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk aim to launch next year likely will be on par with their weight-loss injections, analysts and investors say, in a departure from the usual practice of charging more for new medicines despite pressure to cut prices.
- Swiss watchmaker Swatch has issued an apology and pulled ads featuring images of an Asian male model pulling the corners of his eyes up and backwards in a “slanted eye” pose.
- Air Canada’s fleet of hundreds of planes remained grounded after striking flight attendants refused a government-backed order to get back to work and called on the airline to return to the bargaining table.
- A court ordered Australia’s largest airline, Qantas Airways to pay a record fine of $58.64 million for illegally sacking 1,800 ground staff during the COVID-19 pandemic and criticised it for a lack of contrition.
- In the biggest tax overhaul since 2017, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government announced sweeping changes to the complex goods and services tax regime which will make daily essentials and electronics cheaper from October.
- Thailand will launch an 18-month pilot programme to allow foreign visitors to convert cryptocurrencies into baht to make payments locally, officials said, as part of efforts to rejuvenate the country’s critical tourist sector.
- Spain’s party island Ibiza also suffers housing crunch as rents soar: Behind Ibiza’s clubbing scene and beaches a housing crisis has forced many locals and seasonal workers to share cramped apartments, commute from off the island or stay in tents and motorhomes in unauthorised encampments.
- US shoppers looking for fake Christmas trees and holiday decor this year will have fewer choices and face higher prices as tariffs on Chinese imports force retailers to scale back orders as they assess how tight customer budgets are.
- A cash-in-transit van was hijacked this morning by 15 gunmen in KwaZulu-Natal. Luckily no injuries were reported, but the gunmen got away with cash and firearms.
- A study from Stellenbosch University has reportedly found that the alcohol ban during Covid-19 was linked to a 32% drop in residential fires in Cape Town.
- Palestinian families are fleeing the eastern parts of Gaza City in fear of a possible Israeli ground offensive. The city is under constant bombardment.
- Australia has cancelled far-right Israeli legislator Simcha Rothman’s visa over claims he made about Palestine that the Australian government considers inflammatory and controversial.
- Palestinians were gripped by fear and anxiety on Sunday after the Israeli military said it was preparing for the forcible displacement of a million people from Gaza City. Meanwhile tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered in Tel Aviv to call for an end to the war in Gaza.
- The UK’s first transgender judge has launched a case against the UK in the European court of human rights challenging the process that led to the supreme court’s ruling on biological sex.
- The bosses of Britain’s largest listed companies took home record high pay packets for the third successive year, according to a report. Analysis found that the record set in the last financial year means the average FTSE 100 chief executive is now paid 122 times the salary of the average full-time UK worker.
- Three people were killed and eight others wounded when multiple gunmen opened fire inside a crowded Brooklyn hookah lounge and restaurant early on Sunday morning, according to authorities.
- Hurricane Erin was downgraded to category 3 early on Sunday as its outer bands continued to lash the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico with heavy rains and tropical storm force winds.
- England has an international reputation for endless rain and yet it appears the unthinkable is happening – we’re running out of water.
- Hundreds of people have been arrested for taking part in demonstrations in support for the banned group Palestine Action. Half of those recently arrested were 60 or over.
- A goalkeeping error from Manchester United’s Altay Bayindir allowed Riccardo Calafiori to score the winner at Old Trafford for Arsenal in the opening weekend of the Premier League.
- Jannik Sinner, the top seed and defending champion, ended the French qualifier Térence Atmane’s dream run at the Cincinnati Open with a two-set win to reach the final of the US Open warm-up event.
- Long-distance runner Evie Parts has sued the NCAA and Swarthmore College as well as members of its athletic department, saying they illegally removed her from the track team because she is transgender.
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Israeli protesters hold mass rally to demand Gaza hostage deal
Financial TimesHundreds of thousands of Israelis rallied in central Tel Aviv at the end of a day of national protests demanding their government agree a deal to free hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. Sunday’s demonstrations, organised by groups … -
Guard deployment in Washington, DC ‘desensitizing’ to military presence
UPI.comAug. 18 (UPI) — President Donald Trump’s declaration of a crime emergency in Washington, D.C., has again placed military soldiers on the streets of an American city. Despite data from local law enforcement showing a prolonged decline in the rates of … -
Over 150 people are still missing after devastating flash floods in northwest Pakistan
PBS NewsHourPESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Anguished Pakistanis searched remote areas for bodies swept away by weekend flash floods as the death toll reached 277 on Monday, while one official replied to the lack of evacuation warnings by saying people should have built … -
Christian campaigners issue warning after UN talks fail to reach agreement on plastics
Church TimesThe latest round of talks in Geneva, at which almost 190 countries were represented, were intended to finalise a legally binding agreement to tackle plastic pollution across its lifecycle, from production to disposal. But, after ten days of negotiations, … -
Changes to proposals to tackle congestion in Oxford published ahead of decision
News from Oxfordshire County CouncilFree park and ride journeys and additional free permit types have been added to the proposal for a temporary congestion charge in Oxford, which will be discussed by Oxfordshire County Council’s cabinet on 10 September. -
Stadium ban for man arrested for racially abusing Premier League star Antoine Semenyo
CNNThe incident occurred during Friday’s match between Liverpool and Bournemouth, with broadcast video showing a fan engaging with Bournemouth player Antoine Semenyo, while the forward went to retrieve a ball for an impending throw-in. The … -
The Super Scooper aircraft that brings hope to fire-stricken communities
Canadian GeographicWhen wildfires burn at home and abroad, threatening forests and communities, Canada is there to answer the call with the Canadair CL-415 Super Scooper and its variants. These large yellow planes with huge wingspans scoop up tons of water to dump on the … -
New testimonies provide compelling evidence that Israel’s starvation of Palestinians in Gaza is a deliberate policy
Amnesty InternationalPalestinians wait with pots in their hands as a charitable organization distributes food to Palestinians suffering food crisis under Israeli blockade in Gaza City, Gaza on August 14, 2025. Photo by Ahmed Jihad Ibrahim Al-arini/Anadolu via Getty Images. -
Joint donor statement condemning attacks against civilians and humanitarian workers in Sudan by 30 donors
ReliefWeb“We condemn in the strongest terms the attack on a humanitarian convoy of 15 trucks from the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Al Koma, North Darfur, on the night of 2 June, which resulted in the … -
IPCC concludes selection of authors for its Seventh Assessment Report
IPCCGENEVA, August 18 – The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has appointed 664 experts from 111 countries to participate in the Seventh Assessment Report (AR7) as Coordinating Lead Authors, Lead Authors and Review Editors. -
Baking Heat and Wildfires Threaten Europe’s Vital Tourism Sector
www.bloomberg.comHot weather this summer has forced major attractions such as the Eiffel Tower and the Acropolis to close, while massive blazes in France ripped through vineyards. -
Extreme weather and climate-related adverse childhood experiences are a humanitarian crisis during the 21st century
www.nature.comThis perspective examines how repeated ECEs lead to childhood adversity and toxic stress, calling for climate-responsive mental health policies, strengthened family and community resilience, and trauma-informed approaches within disaster preparedness and … -
Rights organization claims Israel is deliberately starving Palestinians in Gaza
JURISTAccording to Amnesty International, the levels of hunger and disease reached in Gaza are not merely a result of Israel’s military operations, but a deliberate plan to commit genocide against the Palestinians. Erika Guevara Rosas, Senior … -
Spain and Portugal fires kill two more as Spanish troops battle blazes
BBC NewsSpain has sent 500 more troops to fight raging wildfires, bringing the total deployed to 1,900, as the death toll from the blazes has risen to four. On Sunday, a firefighter died after an accident during firefighting efforts when his truck fell down a … -
Trump-Zelenskyy meeting in Washington LIVE updates: Russia cynically attacks Ukraine ahead of talks, says Zelenskyy
The HinduUkraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders will meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Monday (August 18, 2025) to map out a peace deal amid fears the U.S. president could try to pressure Kyiv into accepting a settlement favourable … -
First Thing: Trump pressures Zelenskyy before European leaders arrive in Washington
The GuardianAfter his meeting with the Russian leader, Vladimir Putin, on Friday, Trump also ruled out Ukraine joining Nato or recovering Russian-occupied Crimea. He posted on Sunday: “President Zelenskyy of Ukraine can end the war with Russia almost immediately, if … -
‘The water had no mercy’: Hundreds killed as floods ravage north Pakistan
BBC NewsAcross the wider province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, at least 314 people have been killed and 156 injured due to rains and flash floods that began between Thursday and Friday night. Buner district, where Bishnoi is located … -
State of Africa’s Environment 2025: Africa and Climate Change
Centre for Science and EnvironmentBRIEFING AND RELEASE OF THE ANNUAL STATE OF AFRICA’S ENVIRONMENT REPORT 2025. The event will be held in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) and is being jointly organised by Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), New Delhi (India); Down To Earth magazine, … -
Anti-terror efforts underway ahead of TICAD meet in Yokohama
www3.nhk.or.jpPolice and Japan’s Coast Guard are tightening security at a district in Yokohama City, near Tokyo, where the Tokyo International Conference on African Development, or TICAD, is to be held later this week. The Japan-led tri-annual forum will take place … -
A perfect firestorm
Bulletin of the Atomic ScientistsAlthough the number of wildfires recorded annually in Greece has decreased since 2000, wildfires are getting larger, burning nearly 1,500 acres more on average with each passing year. In 2023, a wildfire broke out in the Evros region in northeastern Greece … -
Live Updates: Zelensky and Allies Head to White House to Show Unity on Ukraine
The New York TimesPresident Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders will aim to defend Ukraine’s position in peace talks after President Trump aligned with Russia. Hours before the meeting, Russia hit Ukraine with a deadly strike. Share full article. -
Amnesty slams Israel for ‘deliberately starving’ Palestinians in Gaza
Aljazeera.comRights group’s report condemns Israel for ‘systematically destroying the health, wellbeing and social fabric of Palestinian life’. Gaza. Palestinians, driven to the brink of starvation under the Israeli army’s attacks and blockade, gather at an aid … -
Where DC Crime Is Bad, Residents Question Trump’s Motives
The New York TimesThe president might have found allies in Southeast Washington, where violent crime has long vexed residents. But when he described the city as “disgusting,” with “roving mobs,” his remarks left those looking for help cold. -
President Cyril Ramaphosa to participate in the 45th Ordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government
DIRCOThe theme for this year’s the Summit is: Advancing Industrialisation, Agricultural Transformation, and Energy Transition for a Resilient SADC. Leaders will focus on accelerating regional integration through key pillars: strengthening industrial capacity … -
American Tourist Attacked By Shark in The Bahamas
NewsweekA 63-year-old American tourist suffered “severe injuries” when he was attacked by a shark while he was spearfishing in The Bahamas on Sunday, police said. The victim was treated a local clinic on the island of Abaco after the attack near Big Grand Cay … -
Lobbyists and oil-producers blamed for failure of Geneva plastics treaty
swissinfo.ch“We will not have a treaty on plastic pollution here in Geneva,” declared the Norwegian representative during a plenary session. The negotiations, which had been going on for ten days and were due to … -
Pilgrimage route cut as Spanish wildfires spread to Picos de Europa mountains
ReutersPALACIOS DE JAMUZ, Spain, Aug 18 (Reuters) – Raging wildfires in Spain spread to the southern slopes of the Picos de Europa mountain range on Monday and authorities closed part of the popular Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route. -
After Alaska Summit, Europeans Worry Trump Will Pressure Ukraine
The New York TimesAfter meeting Mr. Putin and debriefing European leaders, Mr. Trump now believes a peace treaty can be done rapidly, as long as Ukraine agrees to give up more territory in the eastern Donbas region, putting the onus on President Volodymyr Zelensky of … -
Protests in Israel as government prepares for new offensive on Gaza City – Middle East crisis live
The GuardianAmnesty International on Monday accused Israel of enacting a “deliberate policy” of starvation in Gaza, citing testimonies of displaced Palestinians and medical staff treating malnourished children in the territory. Israel, while heavily restricting aid … -
2 firefighters die, 4 others injured in fire near Glico man in Osaka
Asahi ShimbunOSAKA—Two firefighters died and four others were injured after a fire broke out on Aug. 18 along the Dotonborigawa river in Osaka’s bustling Minami district. The blaze started around 9:50 a.m. in a multi-tenant building near the Ebisubashi bridge where … -
President Cyril Ramaphosa: 45th Ordinary Summit of SADC Vote of Thanks on behalf of Heads of State and Government
South African GovernmentYour Excellency, President Dr Lazarous Chakwera of the Republic of Malawi and the Chairperson of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation, Your Excellencies Heads of State and Government, The Executive Secretary of SADC, Mr. Elias Mpedi … -
Ukraine war live: ‘Russia must end this war,’ Zelenskyy says as he arrives in Washington for Trump talks
The GuardianUkrainian president hopes ‘joint strength with America, with our European friends, will force Russia into a real peace’ as he joins leaders from Europe in Washington for crucial summit with Donald Trump. Trump rules out Ukraine reclaiming Crimea or … -
Huge crowds gather in Israel calling for hostage deal and end to Gaza war
BBC NewsIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticised the protests, saying they would “harden Hamas’s stance” and would only slow down the release of the hostages. Getty Images Aerial … -
Amnesty International says Israel deliberately starving Gaza’s Palestinians
The HinduRights group Amnesty International on Monday (August 18, 2025) accused Israel of enacting a “deliberate policy” of starvation in Gaza, citing testimonies of displaced Palestinians and medical staff treating malnourished children in the territory. -
Press conference – Perth
Ministers Media CentreANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: Well, thanks very much, Patrick, and it’s great to be here with you and with Madeleine King, our Resources Minister, hosted by Seven West here and Kerry Stokes to engage with what is the powerhouse of our national economy, … -
Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment on global treaty on plastic pollution
South African GovernmentAt home, South Africa is already moving to ban microbeads and phase out single use plastics. These steps reflect a proactive strategy to reduce environmental and health risks. During the INC, the Minister met with … -
Pakistan defends flood response after over 270 people killed in northwestern district
NPRBUNER, Pakistan — Rescuers recovered dozens more bodies from the rubble of collapsed homes in a northwestern district of Pakistan, bringing the death toll to at least 274, as authorities defended their response to the flooding and said they did not … -
Monday Briefing: A Trump-Zelensky Meeting
The New York TimesUkraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, is set to meet with President Trump today. Their sit-down will come three days after Trump met with Russia’s president, Vladimir Putin, and broke with allies to back Putin’s proposed peace plan, … -
Over 300 memorandums between Japan and African nations eyed at TICAD
NHK WORLDThe Japanese government and companies plan to exchange more than 300 memorandums with their counterparts from Africa who are visiting Japan to attend the Tokyo International Conference on African Development, or TICAD. -
At least 337 killed in Pakistan floods, gov’t defends emergency response
Aljazeera.comResidents accuse officials of not warning them to evacuate as torrential rain and cloudbursts trigger deadly flooding. Residents sit as members of the Urban Search and Rescue team. Angry residents in Buner, Pakistan, have accused officials of failing … -
Germany wants to be Europe’s military power. China could get in the way.
POLITICO.euBERLIN — Friedrich Merz wants to turn Germany into Europe’s leading military power. But China still holds the reins thanks to its control of critical minerals needed by Europe’s defense industry. “If China-sourced materials … -
The Latest: Mexico expels 26 high-ranking cartel figures to US in deal with Trump administration
accesswdun.comDonahue made the comments Tuesday evening during a conversation with community advocates and Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser. The conversation was broadcast on the social platform X. He said the outreach would continue through the … -
Appeal for public assistance after 80kg of cocaine seized in Sydney
Australian Federal PoliceThe AFP is calling for public assistance after an estimated 80kg of cocaine was found in a shipping container at Port Botany. Australian Border Force (ABF) officers on Monday (11 August, 2025) examined … -
Zelensky and allies head to White House for Ukraine talks
BBC NewsUS President Donald Trump will host Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday for their first meeting since the pair’s heated exchange in the White House earlier this year – but this time the Ukrainian president is bringing European allies. -
‘Football family stood together’ – Semenyo
BBC NewsBournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo says the response to the alleged racist abuse he suffered at Liverpool on Friday showed football’s “best side when it mattered most”. Merseyside Police said a 47-year-old man from Liverpool was identified and removed … -
Oklahoma man found dead in Nebraska ethanol plant
KOCO Oklahoma CityNebraska media outlets report that the incident occurred at the Husker Ag ethanol production facility after dispatch received a call about someone passing out in a fermenting tank. First responders attempted to resuscitate 31-year-old … -
Press Conference – Resources Technology Showcase
Ministers’ Media CentreAssistant Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations. PATRICK GORMAN, ASSISTANT MINISTER TO THE PRIME MINISTER: Good morning, I’m Patrick Gorman, the Federal Member for Perth, and … -
Death toll rises as wildfires continue to burn across southern Europe
EuronewsThe fires in Spain this year have burned 158,000 hectares of land, according to the European Union’s European Forest Fire Information System. That is an area roughly as big as metropolitan London. First death from fires … -
Government Forces Air Canada and Flight Attendants Back to Work and Into Arbitration
U.S. News & World ReportCanada’s government has forced Air Canada and the union representing flight attendants into arbitration after a work stoppage stranded more than 100,000 travelers around the world during the peak summer travel season. By Associated Press. -
Pakistan defends flood response after more than 300 killed
ABC NewsThe death toll from devastating rains across the north of Pakistan has surpassed 300, according to officials, with most people killed in flash floods. Authorities have defended their response to the flooding and said they do not need any foreign help. -
Surprising new information about smart driving licence cards in South Africa – MyBroadband
MyBroadbandAfter returning, the officials recommended that Idemia South Africa be awarded the contract to supply, install, and maintain the card-printing system … -
Two skaters from Kimberley will represent South Africa in Russia – SABC News
SABC NewsTwo skaters from Kimberley will represent South Africa in Russia … File image of a skateboarder. … Two skaters from Kimberley in the Northern Cape … -
12 jobs that don’t need a degree in South Africa – paying up to R260,000 per month
BusinessTechNot every well-paying job in South Africa requires a degree, and some hold some of the highest offices in the country. -
Tyla to Take the Stage at Global Citizen Festival 2025 – Good Things Guy
Good Things GuyGlobal (17 August 2025) – South Africa is once again centre stage on the global music map… and it’s thanks to Tyla. Fresh off producing the first-ever … -
Ellis Park collapse gives the Erasmus-era Boks two choices — fade away or rise again
Daily MaverickRassie Erasmus during the South Africa national men’s rugby team media conference at SARU House on March 05, 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa. -
Santaco denies enforcing limits on number of passengers private cars are allowed to carry
TimesLIVE… South Africa · Winner of R124m PowerBall plans to rebuild late parents’ house South Africa · Santaco calls for e-hailing regulations to be implemented … -
South Africa Record Morale-Boosting Qin at World U20 Women’s Water Polo Championship
gsport4girlsSouth Africa’s youth have finished fifteenth out of the sixteen nation qualifiers, securing a proud victory their final encounter at the World … -
Amazulu King Misuzulu’s advisors suggest Zulus contribute R10 per month to support his … – IOL
IOL… South Africa and the rest of the world. The proposal was a direct … is one of South Africa’s leading news and information websites bringing … -
South African wine set for value-driven future
South African Wine News – wine.co.zaSouth Africa Wine CEO, Rico Basson, says the findings underline the industry’s resilience and adaptability. “We have weathered years of climate … -
South African Wine Tasting Championships postpones 2025 selection to focus on an …
South African Wine News – wine.co.za… South Africa for the Revue du Vin de France Blind Wine Tasting World Championships. The competition has celebrated exceptional talent, including … -
Springboks drop to third after Ellis Park shock – south africa – Rugby365
Rugby365SPOTLIGHT: The All Blacks have replaced South Africa at the top of the World Rugby Rankings, with the Springboks slipping to third after a … -
Fog and cool conditions dominate South African weather outlook – The Citizen
The CitizenProvincial weather forecast. Here’s what to expect across South Africa’s provinces on Monday, 18 August: Gauteng. Gauteng residents can expect … -
Tim Atkin reveals South Africa’s standout wine stars for 2025 – Cape Town ETC
Cape Town ETCTim Atkin MW has published a shortlist of contenders for his 2025 South Africa Special Report, marking the first time in 13 years that he has … -
Furious Erasmus hints at change in plans for second test against Australia | SuperSport
SuperSportRassie Erasmus pulled no punches as he laid into his South Africa side following their second half capitulation in the stunning loss to Australia … -
National Dialogue exposes deep divisions between citizens and state – Daily Maverick
Daily Maverick… South Africa at Unisa, Pretoria Main Campus on August 15, 2025. The first national convention is a precursor to the National Dialogue and it aims … -
SA agricultural exports to the U.S. were robust in the second quarter of 2025
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Bad news for driving licence cards in South Africa – BusinessTech
BusinessTechThe backlog in driving licence cards in South Africa is still hovering around 540,000, and the process of procuring a new driving licence card … -
Top DPWI property boss quits, DA calls for urgent lease investigations – Democratic Alliance
Democratic AllianceEvery successful effort to expose and probe corruption is a victory for the people of South Africa. The DA will continue to demand accountability, … -
Cape parrot announced as BirdLife South Africa’s 2023 Bird of the Year – Daily News
Daily NewsThe Cape parrot, or Poicephalus robustus for the sciency folk, is endemic to South Africa as it occurs nowhere else in the world. -
Alasia Moumtzis’ inspiring journey with SPAR South Africa – Cape Business News
Cape Business NewsSPAR’s strategy includes empowering women like Alasia, with over 30 women storeowners across South Africa. The SPAR Academy of Learning plays a … -
Police tech drive in South Africa – MyBroadband
MyBroadbandSouth Africa’s acting minister of police, Firoz Cachalia, says the South African Police Service (SAPS) is leveraging existing technology … -
“The Economist: Why SA should scrap BEE” – BizNews – iSERVICE | Politicsweb
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South Africa’s First National Convention Launches National Dialogue at Unisa in Tshwane
Central News South AfricaSouth Africa’s first National Convention launches National Dialogue at Unisa in Tshwane, bringing together over 1 000 delegates from more than … -
SAPS Officers and a Kind Stranger Save the Day for Stranded Couple – Good Things Guy
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The Sunday Show – Renaldo Gouws: SA’s “Hollywood”-style politics: Cyril & Gayton & Co-stars…
BizNews“…Ramaphosa has never been the President of South Africa. Cyril Ramaphosa has always tried to be the President of the ANC and trying to save the ANC.” … -
Crunch time as CHAN reaches decisive group stage final day
South African Football Association17 August 2025 – A rollercoaster of emotions awaits fans of South Africa, Uganda and Algeria in the African Nations Championship when their … -
South Africa and China set up a quantum communication link. – Fullview
Fullview… South Africa. The connection spanned a remarkable 12 900km: the longest … South Africa. It’s the first quantum satellite link in the … -
Isuzu plans South Africa as hub for African truck production – Inside Politic
Inside PoliticSouth Africa’s automotive masterplan has set a target of 60% local content by 2035 but has remained stagnant at 39%, Minister Parks Tau told delegates …
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Dear Editor Fun South African fact: towns like Franschhoek and Stellenbosch are home to world-class wine farms set in stunning, scenic surroundings. Regards Aressa Smith In Response to/From: Luxury Properties Seized in New Lottery Crackdown
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Condolences on the Passing of Lusanda Dumke
Statement by Leander Kruger MPL – DA Buffalo City Constituency Leader: The Democratic Alliance in Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality mourns the passing of Springbok Women’s rugby player and Mdantsane trailblazer, Lusanda Dumke, who lost her battle with cancer at the age of 28. South Africa has lost an exceptional athlete, a leader, and a source…
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Rape Kits Delivered, But…
Statement by Nicholas Gotsell MP – DA NCOP Member on Security & Justice: The DA can confirm that 2 840 rape kits arrived in Cape Town on Monday, following sustained DA oversight and pressure after multiple police stations across the Western Cape were found to be without this critical forensic evidence tool. While this delivery…
Woo Woo
A Priest was seated next to Van Der Merwe on a flight to Brakpan.
After the plane was airborne, drink orders were taken.
Van Der Merwe asked for a Rum and Coke, which was brought and placed before him.
The flight attendant then asked the priest if he would like a drink.
He replied in disgust \”I\’d rather be savagely raped by a dozen whores than let liquor touch my lips.\”
Van Der Merwe then handed his drink back to the attendant and said \”Me too, I didn\’t know we had a choice.\”
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Fun South African Fact: The Bloukrans Bridge, Western Cape, is the highest commercial natural bungee jump in the world.