FIFA has approved a series of new rule changes for the upcoming World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada. The regulations include faster restart time limits, stricter disciplinary measures, mandatory hydration and medical breaks, and expanded VAR powers to correct major refereeing errors. The World Cup is expected
France, the United Kingdom, and Germany have condemned Israel’s expanded military operations in Lebanon following the reported capture of the strategic Beaufort Castle, a historic site that has long played a key role in controlling surrounding areas in southern Lebanon. French President Emmanuel Macron said nothing justifies the escalation currently
The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources has announced fuel price adjustments that will take effect from Wednesday, 3 June 2026, with petrol set to increase while diesel and other fuels are expected to decrease. The department stated that the changes are driven by a combination of international oil market
MK Party Member of Parliament Vusi Shongwe is expected to testify before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, which is investigating allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Shongwe told Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee that his testimony relates to a meeting held in Durban at the invitation of Crime Intelligence
Iran announced that it had deployed a new air defence system to shoot down a US MQ-9 Reaper drone near the Strait of Hormuz earlier this week — an incident experts say demonstrates Tehran’s continued ability to counter US and Israeli strikes despite ongoing attacks on its military infrastructure. Speaking
Union federations have criticised the South African Reserve Bank following its decision to raise the repo rate by 25 basis points to 7%. The increase pushes the prime lending rate to 10.5%, adding further pressure on consumers already grappling with high living costs. The South African Federation of Trade Unions
Pressure continues to mount on President Cyril Ramaphosa as the Phala Phala scandal returns to the spotlight, with legal, parliamentary, and political developments unfolding simultaneously. The Busisiwe Mkhwebane Foundation has now approached United States authorities, including the FBI, requesting an investigation into whether money allegedly stolen during the 2020 Phala
Action Society has raised serious concern over reports that nearly 28,000 parole absconders are currently untraceable within South Africa’s correctional system, warning that this presents a significant risk to public safety. The organisation stated that a large number of convicted offenders, including murderers, rapists and armed robbers, have reportedly gone
National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza said Parliament remains committed to strengthening oversight, improving service delivery, and ensuring a more accountable and people-centred legislature. Speaking during discussions on Parliament’s 2026/2027 budget, Didiza revealed that the institution has been allocated a total budget of R6.3 billion. The budget includes R3.3 billion from
VOC became the first Muslim radio station in South Africa when a special events license was granted to the station in Ramadan/January 1995. Subsequent temporary broadcast licenses were granted, permitting the station to broadcast for 24 hours.
