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India outperforms global peers, steel output jumps 11% amid global slowdown: Centrum

Thu, 14 May 2026 08:02:31 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 14 (ANI): India's steel sector continued to outpace its global counterparts in March 2026, even as total worldwide output struggled to maintain its year-on-year (YoY) pace. According to a report by Centrum, domestic crude steel production surged by 11 per cent annually, reaching 15.3 million tonnes, while China and other major producing nations saw sustained contractions.

The global steel l

SOUTH AFRICA-DURBAN-CITY VIEW

Thu, 14 May 2026 07:45:20 GMT

(260514) -- DURBAN, May 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 13, 2026 shows a view of the Durban Marina in Durban, South Africa. (Xinhua/Chen Wei)

Chucky Lozano not included on Mexico's provisional World Cup roster

Wed, 13 May 2026 20:25:09 GMT

(Photo credit: Andy Lewis-Imagn Images)

Mexican veteran Hirving 'Chucky' Lozano was not included on the 55-man provisional roster for this summer's World Cup released on Wednesday by national team manager Javier Aguirre.

Lozano, 30, has 18 goals in 75 appearances since his debut with the senior Mexican national team in February 2016. He's represented Mexico at the last two World Cups, scoring a goal against

EAM Jaishankar reviews bilateral ties with South African counterpart

Wed, 13 May 2026 20:00:33 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 14 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held talks with South Africa's Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola on Wednesday.

Both leaders reviewed different aspects of the Strategic Partnership.

In a post on X, Jaishankar said, 'Glad to meet FM Ronald Lamola of South Africa this evening. Reviewed different aspects of our Strategic Partnership. Also d

Pierre de Bruyn named new head coach of Netherlands women's team

Wed, 13 May 2026 15:33:09 GMT

Amsterdam [Netherlands], May 13 (ANI): Pierre de Bruyn has been named the new head coach of the Netherlands women's team and will take charge from August 1. The South African will succeed Neil MacRae, as per the Royal Dutch Cricket Federation (KNBC) website.

Pierre de Bruyn, born March 31, 1977, played professional cricket until 2010, with his last stint coming for the Dolphins in South Africa. After retiring, he

ICC Women's T20 World Cup Warm-Up matches: key fixtures and schedule announced

Wed, 13 May 2026 15:05:10 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 13 (ANI): The countdown to the ICC Women's T20 World Cup is well and truly on, with the warm-up fixtures for the tournament now confirmed.

A total of 12 matches will be played between 6 and 10 June across Derby, Loughborough and Cardiff before the main event begins on 12 June, as per the ICC website.

Eight teams will be in action on the opening day of warm-up matches, including last

South African minister to attend BRICS meeting in India

Wed, 13 May 2026 14:08:51 GMT

International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola is joining his counterparts in New Delhi for talks on multilateral cooperation and conflict de-escalation

South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola has arrived in New Delhi to join BRICS foreign ministers from May 14 to 15 for talks under India's chairmanship, focusing on multilateral cooperation and global tensi

"Kagiso Rabada sets the tone for rest of the bowlers": Saba Karim hails GT seamer's performance against SRH

Wed, 13 May 2026 13:33:29 GMT

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], May 13 (ANI): Gujarat Titans (GT) reached the top of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 points table after a big 82-run victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday.

Speaking on Star Sports 'Amul Cricket Live', JioStar expert Saba Karim analysed Kagiso Rabada's spell against SRH.

While defending the 168-run total, GT's Kagiso Raba

De Villiers wants Sooryavanshi to play Test, ODIs to discover "whole different area of his cricket

Wed, 13 May 2026 11:32:50 GMT

London [UK], May 13 (ANI): Former South African cricketer AB De Villiers said playing ODI and Test cricket will help 15-year-old Rajasthan Royals (RR) prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 'discover a whole different area of his cricket mentally and physically', but it will be a 'rocky road' for the youngster.

Sooryavanshi has wowed one and all with his fearless hitting in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season,

Sophie Molineux embraces pressure ahead of maiden Women's T20 World Cup captaincy stint

Wed, 13 May 2026 11:32:43 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 13 (ANI): Australia captain Sophie Molineux is relishing the opportunity to lead her side at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, saying excitement outweighs any nerves as the six-time champions chase another global title.

The bowling all-rounder, whose fitness had been under scrutiny in recent months, was confirmed as skipper for Australia's campaign and expressed delight at captaining the

SOUTH AFRICA-DURBAN-AFRICA'S TRAVEL INDABA-OPENING

Wed, 13 May 2026 08:15:59 GMT

(260513) -- DURBAN, May 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People communicate at Africa's Travel Indaba 2026 in Durban, South Africa, May 12, 2026. Africa's Travel Indaba 2026 kicked off Tuesday in South Africa, with President Cyril Ramaphosa calling for stronger continental cooperation to unlock tourism's potential as a key driver of economic growth in Africa.

TO GO WITH "South African president calls for stronger African to

China tariff cuts open new route for African goods via inland Hunan

Wed, 13 May 2026 07:46:25 GMT

CHANGSHA, May 13 (Xinhua) -- When more than 6,000 bottles of South African wine cleared customs at Changsha Huanghua International Airport in central China's Hunan Province on May 1, the importer received an immediate benefit from China's expanded tariff-free treatment for African goods, which amounted to 21,000 yuan (about 3,069 U.S. dollars) in duty savings.

According to Zhang Xin, chairman of Hunan Express Wis

Denying Finn Allen gametime beyond 20 ball mark key for RCB against KKR

Wed, 13 May 2026 07:33:03 GMT

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], May 13 (ANI): As defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) aim to rebuild momentum after a thrilling win over Mumbai Indians (MI), they have their work cut out against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) opener Finn Allen, who smashed a sensational 47-ball ton against Delhi Capitals (DC).

With Allen regaining form after a brief slump, RCB will need their bowling line-up, particu

South Africa punishes thousands of prison officials over misconduct

Tue, 12 May 2026 14:27:03 GMT

More than 2,300 individuals were disciplined over the past year, with 289 suspended and 118 dismissed, Correctional Services Minister Pieter Groenewald has said

South African Minister of Correctional Services Pieter Groenewald has said that 2,388 correctional officials were subjected to disciplinary action during the 2025/26 financial year, including cases involving corruption and the smuggling o

"Can't describe what it feels like to wear the Proteas badge again": Shabnim Ismail after reversing retirement

Tue, 12 May 2026 14:01:01 GMT

Cape Town [South Africa], May 12 (ANI): When Shabnim Ismail announced her retirement in 2023, it seemed the curtain had fallen on one of South Africa's finest fast-bowling careers.

Nearly three years later, the Proteas pace spearhead is set for a dramatic international comeback after being named in South Africa's squad for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup.

The 37-year-old, South Africa's all-time leading wick

South Africa name squad for ICC Women's T20 World Cup in June

Tue, 12 May 2026 14:00:49 GMT

Johannesburg [South Africa], May 12 (ANI): Cricket South Africa (CSA) have announced the 15-player squad for the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, set to take place in England and Wales from June 12.

The Proteas Women will be captained by Laura Wolvaardt. The squad also sees the return of fast bowler Shabnim Ismail, as South Africa go in pursuit of their maiden world title, according to the CSA media relea

South African president refuses to resign over cash scandal

Tue, 12 May 2026 12:35:47 GMT

Cyril Ramaphosa says he has not stolen public money, committed any crime, or violated his oath of office

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared that he will not resign after the country's top court revived impeachment proceedings linked to a long-running cash scandal at his private farm.

In a televised address on Monday, Ramaphosasaidstepping down would "pre-empt a process def

South Africa declares national disaster after deadly storms (VIDEO)

Tue, 12 May 2026 10:18:50 GMT

Floods, snow, and damaging winds have killed ten people and displaced residents across multiple provinces

South Africa has declared a national disaster after days of extreme weather battered several provinces, leaving at least ten people dead.

On Sunday, the country's National Disaster Management Center (NDMC)

South Africa declares national disaster after deadly storms

Tue, 12 May 2026 10:18:50 GMT

Floods, snow, and damaging winds have killed ten people and displaced residents across multiple provinces

South Africa has declared a national disaster after days of extreme weather battered several provinces, leaving at least ten people dead.

On Sunday, the country's National Disaster Management Center (NDMC) said severe weather conditions that began on May 4 triggered widespread flooding,

"Want an entertaining tournament with some great cricket": ETPL co-owner Abhishek Bachchan on aspirations from league

Mon, 11 May 2026 23:58:54 GMT

By Adarsh Chauhan

Dublin [Ireland], May 12 (ANI): Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan, who is one of the European T20 Premier League (ETPL) co-founders and co-owners, said that he expects the league to produce entertainment and see some great cricket being played. He also expressed his desire for ETPL to become one of the most anticipated cricket events on the calendar in future.

The ETPL is a newly launched

FIH Hockey Men's Nations Cup 2025-26 action begins in one month

Mon, 11 May 2026 17:59:44 GMT

Lausanne [Switzerland], May 11 (ANI): FIH Hockey Men's Nations Cup South Africa 2025-26 marks exactly one month to go before the start of the tournament, with anticipation building for the competition in Cape Town. Nine ambitious teams will battle for glory and the chance to earn promotion to the FIH Hockey Pro League, as per a release from the FIH.

The tournament will take place from 11 to 20 June 2026 at the ic

CSA postpones squad announcement for ICC Women's T20 World Cup

Mon, 11 May 2026 15:01:52 GMT

Johannesburg [South Africa], May 11 (ANI): Cricket South Africa (CSA) have decided to delay the announcement of its Women's T20 World Cup squad, just minutes before it was scheduled to be unveiled, according to ESPNcricinfo.

On Monday, CSA had confirmed that the squad would be named during a live online media briefing at 11 am local time. However, just 10 minutes before the scheduled time, a follow-up communicati

India retains top spot in ICC Men's ODI Rankings

Mon, 11 May 2026 12:32:43 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 11 (ANI): The Indian cricket team retained the top spot in the latest ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings following the annual update, maintaining a slender five-point lead over second-placed New Zealand men's national cricket team.

India now have 118 rating points after slipping by one point, while New Zealand are placed second with 113 points. Australia cricket team remained third with 109 points

Graeme Smith backs Abhishek Sharma to beat Heinrich Klaasen in IPL 2026 Orange Cap race

Mon, 11 May 2026 12:32:05 GMT

Johannesburg [South Africa], May 11 (ANI): Former South Africa captain Graeme Smith, who is now the SA20 League Commissioner, has backed Sunrisers Hyderabad's (SRH) Abhishek Sharma to claim the Orange Cap over his teammate Heinrich Klaasen at the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season.

Klaasen currently leads the tournament's run-scoring list with 494 runs at an average of 54.88, ahead of Abhishek's 475-

Bremner claims Catalonia title in Race to Dubai with historic record

Mon, 11 May 2026 11:33:57 GMT

BARCELONA, 11th May, 2026 (WAM) -- Young South African golfer Yurav Bremner has written his name into the history books after recording the biggest winning margin by a first-time champion on the DP World Tour following his dominant victory at the Estrella Damm Catalunya Championship, which concluded on Sunday in Barcelona, Spain.

The 22-year-old finished on a remarkable 28-under-par, an incredible 14 shots clear

Indian Athletics Series: Asian Games silver medalist Murali Sreeshankar secures gold in long jump

Mon, 11 May 2026 10:31:50 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 11 (ANI): Asian Games silver medallist in men's long jump, Murali Sreeshankar, stamped his authority during the sixth leg of the Indian Athletics Series. Kerala's 27-year-old international athlete recorded a jump of 8.04m to win the men's long jump title at Chennai's Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Sunday.

Of the six legal attempts, the star long jumper had three legal jumps. His second jump wa

"He wanted it desperately": Boucher hails "street fighter" Krunal after match-winning knock vs MI

Mon, 11 May 2026 09:05:17 GMT

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], May 11 (ANI): After Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) secured a nervy win over Mumbai Indians (MI), former South African cricketer Mark Boucher hailed Krunal Pandya's masterful 73 while battling cramps, noting how desperately the all-rounder wanted to pull off a win for the defending champions.

Krunal fell, Krunal fought, and it all paid off as his counter-attacking 73 in 46 balls,

Iran's FM Araghchi likely to visit India for BRICS foreign ministers meeting: Sources

Mon, 11 May 2026 09:05:12 GMT

Tehran [Iran], May 11 (ANI): Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi is reportedly likely to visit India to attend the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting to be held in the capital from May 14 to 15.

The visit comes at a time of heightened geopolitical significance and underlines the deepening engagement between New Delhi and Tehran within the expanded BRICS framework.

Iran had joined BRICS in 2024 along

MP CM Mohan Yadav releases two female cheetahs into wild at Kuno National Park

Mon, 11 May 2026 07:01:07 GMT

Sheopur (Madhya Pradesh) [India], May 11 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav released two female cheetahs into the open wild at Kuno National Park in Sheopur district on Monday.

These two female cheetahs are part of the recent Cheetah batch brought from Botswana in February this year after the completion of their quarantine period and acclimatisation process.

'Madhya Pradesh has scripted a new

SOUTH AFRICA-JOHANNESBURG-MOTHER'S DAY-CELEBRATION

Mon, 11 May 2026 01:15:52 GMT

(260511) -- JOHANNESBURG, May 11, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A mother and a child take a selfie at a Mother's Day concert held at the Johannesburg Zoo in Johannesburg, South Africa, May 10, 2026. (Photo by Shiraaz Mohamed/Xinhua)

SOUTH AFRICA-GARDEN ROUTE-SEVERE WEATHER-NATIONAL DISASTER

Sun, 10 May 2026 16:15:47 GMT

(260510) -- GARDEN ROUTE, May 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 8, 2026 shows a road blocked by fallen trees in Garden Route District Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa. The South African government has officially classified the devastating severe weather affecting multiple provinces across the country as a national disaster.

In a statement issued on Saturday night, the Department of Cooperative

World Insights: Hantavirus outbreak proves deadly, but pandemic unlikely

Sun, 10 May 2026 09:15:20 GMT

Experts say the outbreak, while serious, is unlikely to spread widely due to the virus' transmission profile.

BRUSSELS, May 10 (Xinhua) -- A deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship scheduled to anchor off Spain's Canary Islands on Sunday has killed three people, with passengers to be transferred directly to waiting aircraft under strict isolation. Global health officials and experts have rule

(Hello Africa) Rising fuel prices drive taxi fare hikes, squeeze South African commuters

Sun, 10 May 2026 09:15:12 GMT

Long queues formed early mornings at the busy Faraday Taxi Rank in Johannesburg's central business district as commuters grappled with another increase in minibus taxi fares, driven largely by rising fuel prices.

JOHANNESBURG, May 10 (Xinhua) -- Long queues formed early mornings at the busy Faraday Taxi Rank in Johannesburg's central business district as commuters grappled with another increase i

SOUTH AFRICA-JOHANNESBURG-CHINA-YOUTH DIALOGUE

Sun, 10 May 2026 06:45:16 GMT

(260510) -- JOHANNESBURG, May 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Young people learn about traditional Chinese tea culture during a China-South Africa youth dialogue at the Chinese Consulate General in Johannesburg, South Africa, May 8, 2026. The Chinese Consulate General in Johannesburg hosted a youth dialogue on Friday, bringing together young Chinese diplomats and students from South Africa's University of the Witwatersrand (Wits)

SOUTH AFRICA-JOHANNESBURG-OIL PRICE INCREASE

Sun, 10 May 2026 03:46:32 GMT

(260510) -- JOHANNESBURG, May 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Gas prices are displayed on an outdoor sign at a petrol station in Johannesburg, South Africa, May 9, 2026. Taxi operators in several parts of the country began implementing new fares this month, with increases ranging from 2 rand (about 0.12 U.S. dollars) to 6 rand on local routes and up to 13 rand on some long-distance trips.

The fare adjustments followed anot

Boo Weekley takes 1-stroke lead into Sunday at The Woodlands

Sun, 10 May 2026 01:55:14 GMT

(Photo credit: Jeff Miller / Special to the Press & Sun-Bulletin / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

Boo Weekley carded his second consecutive round of 6-under-par 66 on Saturday and took a one-stroke lead over South African Ernie Els at the Insperity Invitational at The Woodlands (Texas) Country Club.

Weekley, 52, is seeking his first victory on the PGA Tour Champions after winning three times on the

WHO chief dismisses another Covid fears over hantavirus plague ship

Sat, 09 May 2026 22:15:39 GMT

The passengers of the MV Hondius are set to be medically assessed and evacuated under strict protocols after the vessel reaches Tenerife, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has said

The arrival of the hantavirus-stricken MV Hondius cruise ship off Spain's Tenerife poses little risk of contagion to local residents, World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has said.

The D

SOUTH AFRICA-GARDEN ROUTE-FLOODING

Sat, 09 May 2026 15:45:40 GMT

(260509) -- GARDEN ROUTE, May 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Employees of South African National Parks clear fallen trees in a section of the Garden Route National Park in Western Cape, South Africa, May 8, 2026. Severe flooding, landslides, and storm damage have battered parts of South Africa's Garden Route, leaving communities isolated, roads closed, and critical infrastructure heavily damaged, local authorities said.

"Important to stay together, play with freedom": Piyush Chawla on road ahead for Delhi Capitals

Sat, 09 May 2026 12:31:53 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 9 (ANI): Kolkata Knight Riders remain in the race for the playoffs after a dominant eight-wicket win against Delhi Capitals in the India Premier League (IPL) on Friday.

Speaking on JioHotstar's 'Google Search AI Mode Match Centre Live', Mark Boucher and Piyush Chawla analysed KL Rahul's dismissal and DC's road ahead in the IPL 2026.

Piyush Chawla, a former Indian spinner, spoke about

"There are very few players in world cricket who strike the ball like Finn Allen": Mark Boucher

Sat, 09 May 2026 11:01:09 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 9 (ANI): Kolkata Knight Riders kept their playoff hopes alive with a dominant eight-wicket win over Delhi Capitals in the India Premier League (IPL) 2026 on Friday. Finn Allen made an unbeaten century to help his team chase down a modest 143-run target at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.

Speaking on JioHotstar's 'Google Search AI Mode Match Centre Live', Mark Boucher and Piyush Chawla

Interview withGustavo de Carvalho: Africa 'Reawakening'in Emerging Multipolar World

Mon, 11 May 2026 21:04:47 GMT

(Moscow Bureau) - In this interview, Gustavo de Carvalho, Programme Head (Acting): African Governance and Diplomacy, South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA), discusses at length aspects of Africa's developments in the context of shifting geopolitics, its relationships with external countries, and expected roles in the emerging multipolar world. Gustavo de Carvalho further underlines important is

South Africa's Response: Xenophobic Attacks on African Nationals

Sat, 09 May 2026 20:36:29 GMT

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5 things we learned from Bears DC Dennis Allen

Sat, 09 May 2026 19:14:16 GMT

Larry Mayer

Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen spoke to the media on the final day of rookie minicamp Saturday at Halas Hall. Here are five things we learned from that session:

(1) Watching safety Dillon Thieneman's college tape, Allen noticed that the Bears first-round pick was always around the ball.

Thieneman appeared in 39 games over three seasons at Purdue (2023-24) and Ore

South Africa secures 150 million USD loan from OPEC for infrastructure reforms

Wed, 13 May 2026 16:16:17 GMT

JOHANNESBURG, May 13 (Xinhua) -- The South African government announced Wednesday that it has secured a 150-million-U.S.-dollar development policy loan from the OPEC Fund for International Development to support infrastructure reforms.

In a statement, South Africa's National Treasury said the loan aims to "support critical structural reforms to improve the efficiency, resilience, and sustainability of the countr

Global energy crisis threatens South Africa's economic recovery, warns economist

Wed, 13 May 2026 13:45:24 GMT

JOHANNESBURG, May 13 (Xinhua) -- South Africa's rising unemployment figures for the first quarter of 2026 reflect the growing impact of the global energy crisis on the country's economy and labor market, a senior economist said on Tuesday.

The official unemployment rate rose to 32.7 percent in the first quarter from 31.4 percent in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to Statistics South Africa. The number of u

South Africa expects BRICS FMs' meeting to strengthen multilateral cooperation

Wed, 13 May 2026 13:45:20 GMT

JOHANNESBURG, May 13 (Xinhua) -- South Africa expects the upcoming meeting of BRICS foreign ministers to foster strategic synergy among member states, partner countries and global stakeholders, foreign minister said Tuesday.

In a statement released by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola said the 2026 agenda reflects a strong

S. African president calls for greater global investment to back infrastructure push

Wed, 13 May 2026 13:15:25 GMT

CAPE TOWN, May 13 (Xinhua) -- South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday called for greater global investment to support the country's infrastructure expansion drive, saying stronger public-private partnerships would be critical to modernizing transport, energy and logistics systems and boosting economic growth.

Speaking at the South Africa Infrastructure Investment Summit in Cape Town, Ramaphosa said

Ruiz, Lainez named in Mexico pre-World Cup squad

Wed, 13 May 2026 06:45:20 GMT

MEXICO CITY, May 12 (Xinhua) -- Toluca midfielder Marcel Ruiz was included in Mexico's preliminary World Cup squad on Tuesday despite struggling with a knee injury.

The 25-year-old suffered a partial tear of the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee in March and opted not to undergo surgery in a bid to be ready for football's showpiece tournament.

He has since made three appearances for the Liga MX

South African president calls for stronger African tourism cooperation at Travel Indaba 2026

Wed, 13 May 2026 06:45:12 GMT

DURBAN, May 13 (Xinhua) -- Africa's Travel Indaba 2026 kicked off Tuesday in South Africa, with President Cyril Ramaphosa calling for stronger continental cooperation to unlock tourism's potential as a key driver of economic growth in Africa.

"For many African countries, tourism is not merely a leisure industry. It is a developmental instrument through which we can grow our economies," Ramaphosa said at the even

South Africa traces 97 contacts linked to cruise ship hantavirus cases

Tue, 12 May 2026 16:15:25 GMT

CAPE TOWN, May 12 (Xinhua) -- The number of possible contacts with hantavirus-infected people has increased to 97 in South Africa, Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has confirmed.

South African teams were working with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) to track exposed passengers, healthcare workers and airline contacts with infected persons, Motsoaledi

South Africa's unemployment rate rises to 32.7 pct in Q1 2026

Tue, 12 May 2026 13:45:19 GMT

JOHANNESBURG, May 12 (Xinhua) -- South Africa's official unemployment rate rose from 31.4 percent in the fourth quarter of 2025 to 32.7 percent in the first quarter of 2026, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) said on Tuesday.

Stats SA released the latest Quarterly Labor Force Survey, which showed that the number of employed people decreased by 345,000 to 16.8 million during the first quarter of the year, while t

S. African president vows to take investigation report about him for judicial review

Tue, 12 May 2026 12:45:28 GMT

JOHANNESBURG, May 11 (Xinhua) -- South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced his intention to take an Independent Panel report that suggests he may have violated the constitution for judicial review.

Addressing the nation Monday night, following a landmark Constitutional Court ruling the previous Friday, Ramaphosa responded to the court's directive that Parliament must initiate impeachment proceedings

Economic Watch: China tariff cuts open new route for African goods via inland Hunan

Tue, 12 May 2026 11:47:36 GMT

CHANGSHA, May 12 (Xinhua) -- When more than 6,000 bottles of South African wine cleared customs at Changsha Huanghua International Airport in central China's Hunan Province on May 1, the importer received an immediate benefit from China's expanded tariff-free treatment for African goods, which amounted to 21,000 yuan (about 3,069 U.S. dollars) in duty savings.

According to Zhang Xin, chairman of Hunan Express Wi

At least 10 killed in South Africa extreme weather

Mon, 11 May 2026 22:45:11 GMT

CAPE TOWN, May 11 (Xinhua) -- At least 10 people have died due to extreme weather in several provinces in South Africa, according to a statement issued by the Presidency on Monday.

President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed condolences to the families of victims killed by heavy rain, flooding, thunderstorms, strong winds and snowfall.

The government has declared a national state of disaster through the National

South African parliament to restart Ramaphosa impeachment process after court ruling: local media

Mon, 11 May 2026 19:45:52 GMT

JOHANNESBURG, May 11 (Xinhua) -- South Africa's National Assembly will reopen impeachment-related proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa following a Constitutional Court ruling, local media reported Monday.

The Constitutional Court on Friday ruled that the country's parliament acted unconstitutionally when it rejected an independent panel report on the Phala Phala matter involving Ramaphosa, reopening the

S. Africa launches nationwide tree-planting campaign to combat climate change

Mon, 11 May 2026 17:15:30 GMT

JOHANNESBURG, May 11 (Xinhua) -- South Africa on Monday launched a nationwide tree-planting campaign to mitigate the effects of climate change and promote environmental sustainability.

Speaking at the launch of the Presidential One Billion Trees Program in Pretoria, Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment Bernice Swarts said the country plans to hold an event to plant trees on Sept. 24, the c

3 deaths reported as severe storm batters South Africa's Western Cape

Mon, 11 May 2026 16:45:14 GMT

CAPE TOWN, May 11 (Xinhua) -- Severe storms, characterized by heavy rainfall and strong winds, battered South Africa's Western Cape Province on Monday, leaving at least three people dead and causing widespread infrastructure damage.

The Western Cape government said in a statement that the Provincial Disaster Management Center had reported three fatalities on Monday, although authorities had not yet confirmed whe

South African president urges respect for rule of law amid crackdown on illegal migration

Mon, 11 May 2026 14:15:36 GMT

JOHANNESBURG, May 11 (Xinhua) -- South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday urged both citizens and foreign nationals to respect the rule of law as the government intensifies efforts to address illegal migration.

In his weekly newsletter, Ramaphosa condemned recent violent protests and criminal acts targeting foreign nationals in parts of the country, saying such actions do not reflect the views of South

Indonesia monitors close contact of hantavirus case from MV Hondius

Mon, 11 May 2026 14:15:22 GMT

JAKARTA, May 11 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia's Health Ministry Monday said the country is monitoring a foreign national identified as a close contact of a suspected hantavirus-infected passenger from the cruise ship MV Hondius.

The United Kingdom's International Health Regulation National Focal Point informed Indonesian health authorities on May 7 regarding the individual, who currently resides in Indonesia, said Andi

South African study reveals most dog fights happen at home - and how best to prevent it

Mon, 11 May 2026 09:07:48 GMT

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Dogs can be very aggressive towards one another, as many people will have witnessed in public places. But in South Africa aggression between dogs occurs more often in people's homes.

We, a group of South African veterinary scientists including epidemiologists and a behaviourist at the Faculty of Veterinary Science, Unive

Severe weather in South Africa officially classified as national disaster

Sun, 10 May 2026 14:15:36 GMT

CAPE TOWN, May 10 (Xinhua) -- The South African government has officially classified the devastating severe weather affecting multiple provinces across the country as a national disaster.

In a statement issued on Saturday night, the Department of Cooperative Governance (DCoG) said that since May 4, heavy rainfall, flooding, thunderstorms, damaging winds and snowfall have caused deaths, infrastructure damage and

Ramaphosa mourns passing of former Botswana president Mogae

Sun, 10 May 2026 13:45:13 GMT

JOHANNESBURG, May 10 (Xinhua) -- Chairperson of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa sent a message of condolence to the government and people of Botswana on Sunday following the passing of former President Festus Mogae.

Mogae, 86, passed away on May 8 after a period of illness. He served as the third president of Botswana from 1998 to 2008.

In a

5 suspected rhino poachers killed in shootout with S. African police

Sun, 10 May 2026 11:45:19 GMT

JOHANNESBURG, May 10 (Xinhua) -- Five suspected rhino poachers were killed on Saturday night in a shootout with police in South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal Province, police said on Sunday.

KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson Robert Netshiunda said police launched a stop-and-search operation in the Hluhluwe area after receiving intelligence that a group of suspects would travel along the R618 road near a game reserve.

Feature: Rising fuel prices drive taxi fare hikes, squeeze South African commuters

Sat, 09 May 2026 13:15:25 GMT

by Ntandoyenkosi Ncube

JOHANNESBURG, May 9 (Xinhua) -- Long queues formed early mornings at the busy Faraday Taxi Rank in Johannesburg's central business district as commuters grappled with another increase in minibus taxi fares, driven largely by rising fuel prices.

"It's like I'm now working for transport, almost 75 percent of my salary is to transport," Ndumiseni Ndhela said while waiting for a taxi at

China, South Africa youth deepen bond, cooperation through dialogue

Sat, 09 May 2026 13:15:20 GMT

JOHANNESBURG, May 9 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese Consulate General in Johannesburg hosted a youth dialogue on Friday, bringing together young Chinese diplomats and students from South Africa's University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) to exchange views on bilateral relations, Chinese modernization, and Africa's development.

Speaking at the event, Chinese Consul General Pan Qingjiang highlighted the importance of youth d

Severe weather causes widespread damage across South Africa's Garden Route

Sat, 09 May 2026 11:15:26 GMT

CAPE TOWN, May 9 (Xinhua) -- Severe flooding, landslides, and storm damage have battered parts of South Africa's Garden Route, leaving communities isolated, roads closed, and critical infrastructure heavily damaged, local authorities said.

According to a statement issued Saturday by the Garden Route District Municipality, at least 45 roads across the eastern parts of the region were closed after days of extreme

WHO chief due in Canaries to coordinate hantavirus ship evacuation

Sat, 09 May 2026 09:55:37 GMT

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus will accompany Spain's health and interior ministers to a command post there "to ensure coordination between administrations, health control, and the application of the planned surveillance and response protocols", the sources said.

Three passengers from the MV Hondius -- a Dutch husband and wife and a German woman -- have died, while others have fallen sick with the rare disease, which

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WashU receives $200M commitment for public health - The Source - WashU

Wed, 13 May 2026 22:02:13 GMT

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Wed, 13 May 2026 19:31:42 GMT

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Vietnam EV maker VinFast says it will undergo corporate restructuring

Wed, 13 May 2026 17:10:51 GMT

Vietnam EV maker VinFast says it will undergo corporate restructuring

US SEC, Musk to argue for Twitter settlement before DC judge

Wed, 13 May 2026 17:10:40 GMT

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Wed, 13 May 2026 17:08:40 GMT

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Tencent profit misses forecasts as higher spend offsets gaming gains

Wed, 13 May 2026 17:07:08 GMT

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Nations drawing down oil stocks at record pace- IEA

Wed, 13 May 2026 17:06:32 GMT

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Apple criticises EU measures to help AI rivals access Google services

Wed, 13 May 2026 17:06:18 GMT

Apple criticises EU measures to help AI rivals access Google services

Blackstone drops $4 billion New World deal, Bloomberg News reports

Wed, 13 May 2026 17:05:53 GMT

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AI cloud firm Nebius reports near eightfold revenue surge, shares jump

Wed, 13 May 2026 17:05:26 GMT

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Tesla authorised to test supervised self-driving software in Belgium

Wed, 13 May 2026 17:05:25 GMT

Tesla authorised to test supervised self-driving software in Belgium

Meta to launch 'Incognito Chat' for private AI conversations on WhatsApp

Wed, 13 May 2026 17:05:21 GMT

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Top French court rejects Amazon challenge over French book delivery fees

Wed, 13 May 2026 17:05:19 GMT

Top French court rejects Amazon challenge over French book delivery fees

Tower Semi forecasts upbeat quarterly revenue, signs $1.3 billion in AI chip deals

Wed, 13 May 2026 17:05:11 GMT

Tower Semi forecasts upbeat quarterly revenue, signs $1.3 billion in AI chip deals

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Wed, 13 May 2026 17:04:56 GMT

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Shutterstock to pay $35 million to settle US FTC charges over subscription plans, cancellations

Wed, 13 May 2026 17:04:07 GMT

Shutterstock to pay $35 million to settle US FTC charges over subscription plans, cancellations

British tech company Humanoid targets US IPO by 2030

Wed, 13 May 2026 17:04:01 GMT

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Rivian spinout Mind Robotics valued at $3.4 billion in new funding round

Wed, 13 May 2026 17:03:57 GMT

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Fitch cuts Bangladesh's outlook to 'negative' on Middle East conflict risks

Wed, 13 May 2026 17:03:57 GMT

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Exclusive-LinkedIn planning to lay off 5% of staff in latest tech-sector cuts, source says

Wed, 13 May 2026 17:03:45 GMT

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Court hearing delayed for man charged with stabbing three guards outside Mavericks in Pacific Beach

Wed, 13 May 2026 16:54:18 GMT

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Business lessons from South African expansion into the US - The Media Online

Wed, 13 May 2026 15:32:51 GMT

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Australian government finalising plans to bring hantavirus cruise ship passengers home

Wed, 13 May 2026 07:31:20 GMT

Australian government finalising plans to bring hantavirus cruise ship passengers home

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Wed, 13 May 2026 15:34:02 GMT

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France confines more than 1,700 people to cruise ship after suspected norovirus outbreak - France

Wed, 13 May 2026 15:32:54 GMT

France confines more than 1,700 people to cruise ship after suspected norovirus outbreak - France

Russian ship that sank near Spain may have been carrying nuclear reactors to North Korea - Russia

Wed, 13 May 2026 12:33:23 GMT

Russian ship that sank near Spain may have been carrying nuclear reactors to North Korea - Russia