Man to be charged with murder for deadly Johannesburg fire
The man confessed to an inquiry tasked with determining responsibility for the blaze that he was involved in starting it, the police said.
Wed Jan 24 2024
Inquiry opens into Johannesburg fire that killed 77
A fire in Johannesburg killed 77 people, throwing a spotlight on gangs that seize abandoned buildings and illegally rent them out.
Thu Oct 26 2023
BRICS: The quest for a just multi-polar world
The BRICS Summit that concluded on August 24 in Johannesburg is a significant milestone in the journey towards a multi-polar world.
Tue Sep 12 2023
What are Johannesburg's 'hijacked buildings' and why do people live there?
More than 70 people were killed when fire raged through a five-storey Johannesburg apartment that may have been rented out illegally.
Fri Sep 01 2023
Fire kills more than 70 in Johannesburg apartment block
The fire had engulfed a once-abandoned five-storey building where people had been living.
Thu Aug 31 2023
BRICS welcomes new members in push to reshuffle world order
BRICS leaders left the door open to future enlargement as dozens more countries voiced interest, hoping to level the global playing field.
Fri Aug 25 2023
In upcycling drive, South African designers give new life to Western fashion waste
Upcycling refers to reusing an object in a new way without degrading the material it is made from, as opposed to recycling.
Sat Jul 29 2023
Buckets for toilets and no lights - Johannesburg's poorest feel let down
Residents rely on water from the only working tap in the building so they can drink and wash.
Sat Apr 29 2023
South African authorities arrest 87 ahead of anti-government protest
The EFF has called for a national shutdown to protest crippling power cuts and demand the resignation of President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Mon Mar 20 2023
Johannesburg tanker explosion death toll rises to 15, driver charged
The death toll from a gas tanker that exploded in Johannesburg on Saturday has nearly doubled to fifteen.
Mon Dec 26 2022
Travellers jump hoops to leave S.Africa as COVID variant hits
Travellers were left stranded after a slew of countries banned flights from South Africa amid concerns about a new coronavirus variant.
Sun Nov 28 2021
'Bringing us together': South Africa's sneaker craze
For South Africa's city dwellers, sneakers are more than just shoes.
Wed Mar 10 2021
Grace Mugabe back in Zimbabwe after being accused of assault in South Africa
There was no immediate public comment on the case from Grace, 52, a possible successor to her husband President Robert Mugabe, 93, who has ruled Zimbabwe since 1980.
Wed Aug 16 2017
Prison authorities apologise after scantily-clad women entertain inmates
Wardens in full uniform and more than a dozen inmates can be seen watching on in a prison yard.
Tue Jun 27 2017
Five Tourism Malaysia overseas offices cease operations
Ministry of Tourism and Culture Malaysia today decided that it will cease operations of five offices in Los Angeles, New York, Perth, Stockholm and Johannesburg, effective immediately.
Sat Jan 14 2017
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024