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Chinese Province Discovers Rare Species of Leaf Insect
The insect resembles a tree leaf in appearance and is considered one of nature’s masters…
India Launches World’s First Hydrogen Production Plant Using Promising Method That Harnesses Heat from Nuclear Reactor
The project is regarded as a major milestone in the development of India’s clean energy…
China Trends | Long-Term Vision for Improving People’s Lives Underpins CPC’s Success
The year 2026 marks the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of…
EThekwini Allays Concerns of Montclair Residents on Relocation of Flood Victims
The eThekwini municipality has allayed concerns of residents of Montclair in the south of Durban…
G4S Out as DCS Takes Over Prison Tarnished by Thabo Bester Scandal
Nearly three years after convicted rapist and murderer Thabo Bester’s audacious escape exposed glaring security failures and thrust Mangaung Correctional Centre into the international spotlight, the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has officially taken full control of the prison, bringing an end to G4S’s controversial 25-year management of the facility. From Wednesday, the prison is no longer under private management and has been renamed Grootvlei Maximum Correctional Centre, operating under the Grootvlei Management Area in the Free State/Northern Cape Region.…
Addis Ababa Launches Major Project to Develop Kebena River and Its Surrounding Area
It is expected to boost the capital’s appeal to tourists and investors The new project to develop the Kebena River will mark an important step in transforming Ethiopia’s capital into a world-class city, improve residents’ quality of life and further strengthen Addis Ababa’s position as an attractive destination for tourism and investment, said the city’s mayor, Adanech Abiebie. Her comments were reported by Fana Media Corporation, a partner of TV BRICS. The project covers an area of 87.6 hectares and…
Understanding CPC, China’s Governing Party
How much do you know about the Communist Party of China (CPC)? As China’s governing party marks its 105th founding anniversary, this video breaks down key facts and provides expert insights. #CPC #governance African Times has published this article in partnership with Xinhua News Agency
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s New Cabinet Takes Oath as Dina Pule’s Return Sparks Fresh Political Storm
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s newly reshuffled Cabinet will officially take office on Wednesday afternoon when new ministers and deputy ministers are sworn in at the Union Buildings, but the ceremony is already being overshadowed by the controversial return of former minister Dina Pule to the executive. The swearing-in follows Ramaphosa’s announcement of a Cabinet reshuffle on Tuesday night after consultations within the Government of National Unity (GNU), with changes affecting several key portfolios. While most of the appointments have been welcomed…
Ithala Property Division Pumps R158 Million to Revive KwaMashu Centre Looted and Burnt Down During July 2021 Unrest
The Ithala Development Finance Corporation has set aside funds to renovate the historic Ithala centre in KwaMashu in the north of Durban, which was looted and burnt down during the July 2021 unrest, which was sparked by the arrest of former President Jacob Zuma. The move comes five years after the centre, which used to house Shoprite, an ANC constituency office and other shops, was looted and abandoned. Previously, Ithala said it did not have the money to revive the…
Global Recognition for Unisa Law Clinic Head
Advocate Kgagudi Morota will receive the prestigious Global Excellence in Access to Justice, Legal Empowerment and Socio-Economic Transformation Award at the Clevenard Global Awards 2026, to be held in Alicante, Spain. The head of Unisa Law Clinic, Advocate Kgagudi Morota, will receive the prestigious Global Excellence in Access to Justice, Legal Empowerment and Socio-Economic Transformation Award at the Clevenard Global Awards 2026, in Alicante, Spain, from 27-30 August 2026. This esteemed international accolade recognises exceptional individuals whose work has made…
NPA Ready for Showdown as Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala and Co-Accused Heads to High Court
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) says it is ready to proceed with the high-profile attempted murder trial of alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala and his co-accused, with proceedings set to begin on 20 July 2026 in the Gauteng Division of the High Court in Johannesburg. The confirmation on Tuesday follows months of delays, with the State now indicating that the legal representation of co-accused Musa Kekana has been finalised after his legal team informed prosecutors they had secured the…
Lesetja Senona Has Resigned as KZN HAWKS Head
Major-General Lesetja Senona has resigned as the KwaZulu-Natal head of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks), bringing an abrupt end to his tenure while he remained embroiled in allegations before the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System, commonly known as the Madlanga Commission. His resignation took effect immediately on Friday. Senona is a veteran police officer who joined the South African Police Service (SAPS) in 1985 and rose through the…
Thousands March Across South Africa as Anti-illegal Immigration Protests Remain Peaceful Amid Heavy Security
Thousands of South Africans flooded the streets across the country on Tuesday as the long-awaited 30 June anti-illegal immigration protests gained momentum, with demonstrators calling on the government to deport undocumented migrants while insisting their campaign was not directed at foreign nationals who are legally in the country. From Johannesburg and Durban to Cape Town and several smaller towns, crowds carrying South African flags marched through city centres, chanting slogans demanding tighter border controls and stricter enforcement of immigration laws.…
Feroz Khan ‘Shooting’ Follows Plea for Secret Testimony at Madlanga Commission
Suspended Crime Intelligence deputy head Feroz Khan had repeatedly raised concerns about his personal safety and was prepared to testify before the Madlanga Commission only under strict protection measures before he was shot in an apparent assassination attempt, his lawyer said on Monday. Advocate Zubair Khan revealed that his legal team had filed an application requesting that the senior police officer’s evidence be heard in camera because of the highly sensitive nature of the testimony he intended to give. The…