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Marco Rubio calls on Europe to reject globalism, migration, and return to traditional values

Daanyaal Matthews 17 February 2026

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has come under scrutiny following his speech at the Munich Security Conference. In his address, the Western leader argued that what he described as Western decline had been accelerated by “godless communist revolutions” and “anti-colonial” uprisings. Rubio further called for stronger ties between

Cattle vaccinated in Cape Town as Western Cape steps up response to FMD outbreak

Oyisa George 16 February 2026

More than 450 cattle were vaccinated against foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) on Sunday in Fisantekraal as the Western Cape Government intensified efforts to protect the provincial herd. The drive was overseen by Premier Alan Winde, alongside Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen and provincial ministers Ivan Meyer and Anton Bredell. “This vaccination drive

At Least 11 Palestinians Killed as Gaza Airstrikes Escalate Amid Political Tensions

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 16 February 2026

At least 11 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip on Sunday, according to medics, with casualties reported among displaced families sheltering in tent encampments. Additional strikes in Khan Younis in the south further increased the death toll. While the Israeli military described the attacks as a

Cape Town rolls out digital learner licence tests

Oyisa George 16 February 2026

Cape Town’s Driving Licence Testing Centres (DLTCs) have introduced a digital system for learner’s licence tests, replacing the manual, booklet-based format. The move, implemented in partnership with the Road Traffic Management Corporation and the Western Cape Government, was rolled out in 2025. The system allows applicants to complete a randomly

Home Affairs Clarifies Burial Registration Proposal

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 15 February 2026

The Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) has urged the public to object to proposed policy changes by the Department of Home Affairs that may require an electronic death certificate before a burial can take place. The council warns that administrative delays could disrupt the timely burial of Muslims and potentially infringe

President Ramaphosa affirms the government’s intent to expand mineral resource development in the Republic

Daanyaal Matthews 13 February 2026

Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that the government will allocate funding toward geological mapping and exploration to harness the country’s critical mineral reserves. This announcement aligns with remarks made by the Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Gwede Mantashe. Earlier in the week, at the African Mining Indaba 2026 conference in

Mixed reactions from economists following State of the Nation Address

Daanyaal Matthews 13 February 2026

Cyril Ramaphosa’s remarks at the State of the Nation Address continue to be discussed across the republic, with economists expressing mixed reactions. The president proclaimed numerous economic initiatives and expanded on the government’s priorities, stating that the nation would “pivot” toward manufacturing future-proof goods. The Institute of Economic Justice (IEJ)

Trump meets Netanyahu and says the US would keep seeking discussions with Iran

Kouthar Sambo 13 February 2026

President Donald Trump stated that he informed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the United States would continue seeking discussions with Iran. In a meeting on Wednesday, Trump told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he would persist in pursuing a diplomatic agreement with Iran, despite doubts within Netanyahu’s administration about

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa says he will send the military to assist the police in combating criminal gangs

Kouthar Sambo 13 February 2026

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that he will deploy the military to assist the police in combating criminal gangs and unlawful mining activities across the country. Gang-related violence remains a significant challenge in South Africa, which has one of the highest homicide rates in the world. “Organised crime

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