The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) has condemned the overnight decision by Israel to attack Iran, saying it will lead to wider instability in the Middle East. The labour federation says the attack will also lead to a catastrophic war by the entire world. According to the federation, the act of aggression is… Continue reading SAFTU Condemns Israel’s Attack on Iran, Says It Will Lead to Wider Middle East Chaos
Abu Dhabi achieves 97.4% Sustainable Fisheries Index in 2024
Abu Dhabi has recorded a Sustainable Fisheries Index of 97.4 per cent by the end of 2024, continuing a six-year streak of marine conservation achievements in line with World Oceans Day. The accomplishment marks an improvement from just 8.9 per cent in 2018. This was reported by the Emirates News Agency (WAM), a partner of… Continue reading Abu Dhabi achieves 97.4% Sustainable Fisheries Index in 2024
José Riveiro Sets the Record Straight
Ex-Orlando Pirates coach José Riveiro has dismissed claims that he left the club for family reasons. Before his departure in mid-May, there were reports that he was homesick and wanted to return to his home country, Spain. Riveiro, however, has remained on the African continent with Egyptian club Al Ahly, with whom he has signed… Continue reading José Riveiro Sets the Record Straight
The Statistical Mirage: Why Capitec’s CEO Is Forcing SA to Rethink Its Unemployment Narrative
The outcry was swift when Capitec CEO Gerrie Fourie dared to challenge South Africa’s sacred unemployment statistic. “The unemployment rate is probably actually 10%,” he contended, arguing that Stats SA’s headline figure of 32.9% ignores the vibrant informal economy where “everyone is doing something.” Critics were quick to dismiss him as ignorant, unscientific, even a… Continue reading The Statistical Mirage: Why Capitec’s CEO Is Forcing SA to Rethink Its Unemployment Narrative
Fagrie Lakay Enjoys Cup Success in Egypt
South African striker Fagrie Lakay has won the Egyptian League Cup. Lakay, who plays for Cleopatra Ceramica, scored the second goal in the 2-0 over National Bank late on Thursday. This triumph marks Ceramica Cleopatra’s third consecutive Egypt Capital Cup title, making them the most successful club in the competition’s short history, with three wins… Continue reading Fagrie Lakay Enjoys Cup Success in Egypt
Serie A Champions Snap Up Kevin De Bruyne
Former Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne has found a new home in Italy. De Bruyne has joined the reigning Serie A champions, Napoli. The Belgian arrives in Naples on a contract until June 2027, plus an option to extend for a further year. De Bruyne joins Napoli just over two weeks before his 34th… Continue reading Serie A Champions Snap Up Kevin De Bruyne
Eastern Cape Death Toll Climbs to 57 Fatalities, OR Tambo District Suffers Most
The death toll in the Eastern Cape district following Monday and Tuesday floods has climbed to 57 fatalities. The OR Tambo suffered the most fatalities as 51 of the people that perished came from it, while the rest, 6, came from the nearby Amathole district. These are the latest figures that came from the Office… Continue reading Eastern Cape Death Toll Climbs to 57 Fatalities, OR Tambo District Suffers Most
SACP Frowns at National Treasury for Taking R28 Billion Loan With World Bank
The South African Communist Party (SACP) has voiced its displeasure regarding the decision by the National Treasury to source a new R28 billion loan from the World Bank. The communist party says the decision deepens the country’s subordination to imperialist-controlled global finance capital, reinforcing a neo-colonial debt regime that erodes national sovereignty, undermines democratic development… Continue reading SACP Frowns at National Treasury for Taking R28 Billion Loan With World Bank
Official: Real Madrid Welcome Trent Alexander-Arnold
England international Trent Alexander-Arnold is officially a Real Madrid player. Earlier on Thursday, the former Liverpool right-back underwent a medical at the Sanitas La Moraleja University Hospital and then signed a contract that will keep him at the club for the next six seasons. He will wear the number 12 jersey. “I’m aware that playing… Continue reading Official: Real Madrid Welcome Trent Alexander-Arnold
Lungu Family and Zambian Government in Stalemate Over Former President’s Repatriation
Lusaka, Zambia – June 12, 2025 – A deepening rift between the family of Zambia’s late Sixth Republican President, Edgar Chagwa Lungu, and the Government of the Republic of Zambia has cast a shadow over the repatriation of his remains from South Africa, where he passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025. The family, through… Continue reading Lungu Family and Zambian Government in Stalemate Over Former President’s Repatriation