South African scientists unveil fragment of motorcycle-sized meteorite
Friction with the atmosphere created a spectacular fireball and caused it to break up in flight, said a professor.
Wed Sep 04 2024
South Africa lion breeders face uncertain future after ban
South Africa has over 8,000 lions living in captivity, the largest captive lion population in the world.
Sun Sep 01 2024
PM discusses BRICS, Palestine issues with ex-South African minister
Malaysia has conveyed its desire for South Africa to support its entry into BRICS that groups Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
Fri Aug 02 2024
Spain requests to intervene in South Africa's Gaza genocide case against Israel at ICJ
Spain wants to support ICJ in its implementation of measures including an order to Israel to cease its military operation in Rafah.
Thu Jun 06 2024
Palestinians seek to join Gaza genocide case at World Court
Palestinian authorities have filed an application with the ICJ to join South Africa as a party in its Gaza genocide case against Israel.
Tue Jun 04 2024
Early results in South Africa's election show ANC losing majority
Based on the early results, the ANC is projected to have roughly 42 pct of the vote when the count is over.
Thu May 30 2024
South Africans vote in most competitive election since end of apartheid
More than 27 million South Africans are registered to vote at more than 23,000 polling stations.
Wed May 29 2024
EXPLAINER - Will South Africa have a new government or president after election?
Under South Africa's constitution, voters elect 400 members of the National Assembly, who then elect the president by a simple majority.
Wed May 29 2024
World Court to rule on Friday on measures over Israel's Rafah offensive
Israel has denounced South Africa's claim that it is violating 1948 Genocide Convention, saying it makes a mockery of the crime of genocide.
Thu May 23 2024
Thirty years after end of apartheid, equality eludes South Africa
South Africa's joblessness rate, among the highest in the world, is the number one concern for many voters.
Thu May 23 2024
ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Israel's Netanyahu and Hamas leaders
Israel and Palestinian leaders dismissed allegations of war crimes, and representatives for both sides criticised ICC prosecutor's decision.
Tue May 21 2024
EXPLAINER - What is South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the ICJ?
South Africa and Israel are signatories to the 1948 Genocide Convention giving the ICJ jurisdiction to rule on disputes over the treaty.
Sat May 18 2024
Fierce fighting in northern Gaza as Israel defends itself at World Court
Israel defends the military necessity of its Gaza offensive at the International Court of Justice.
Fri May 17 2024
Malaysia welcomes South Africa's latest request at ICJ to stop Israel genocide in Gaza
This is the third request for additional measures brought by South Africa since the initial provisional measures granted by ICJ.
Fri May 17 2024
South Africa seeks halt to Israel's Rafah offensive at World Court
South Africa will present its latest intervention at the top UN court today, seeking emergency measures to protect Rafah.
Thu May 16 2024
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children
Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws
Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade
At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes
The hospital hallways echo with the screams of children as anxious parents await news from doctors.
Fri Nov 22 2024
AI revolutionising sports to develop world-class athletes
Can a young Orang Asli child from Gua Musang, Kelantan be turned into an Olympic champion in 2036?
Fri Nov 22 2024
Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024
Anfaal Saari emphasises the seriousness of the issue, especially involving children and teenagers under 18 years old.
Thu Nov 21 2024
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Elon Musk's Neuralink receives Canadian approval for brain chip trial
The study aims to assess the safety and initial functionality of its implant which enables people with quadriplegia.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Guitar bought by Beatles' teenage Harrison for GBP58 sells for more than GBP1 million
A guitar bought by George Harrison for about GBP58 has sold at auction for more than GBP1 million (US$1.27 million), the PA Media news agenc
Thu Nov 21 2024
Duct-taped banana goes for $6.2 mln in Sotheby's art auction
A piece of art that is little more than a banana duct-taped to a wall sold at auction to cryptocurrency entrepreneur.
Thu Nov 21 2024