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Lawyers say former national security adviser John Bolton’s explosive allegations are ‘inadmissible’

Israeli leaders welcome the plan while Palestinians reject it ahead of the official release

Boris Johnson has allowed limited access to the UK’s 5G network, resisting pressure from Donald Trump’s administraion, and pleasing China

The coronavirus, which started in Wuhan, China, has been passed on in Vietnam and Japan, too

European banks have contended for a decade with steadily rising capital requirements

Panguna, formerly run by Rio Tinto has attracted an eclectic mix of fortune hunters

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and premier discussed protection measures and alternatives to evacuations

Shares changing hands on Nigeria’s benchmark index last year fell to the lowest level since at least 2009 with brokers ‘finding it hard to make a living’

The Israeli prime minister has been indicted on corruption, fraud and breach of trust charges

Russia says the journalist was trying to get information and its military capabilities

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The 2019 figure represents a dramatic surge in bombings in Afghanistan compared to the peak of president Barack Obama’s ‘surge’ in 2009

Graduation at the ‘Harvard of Africa’ nearly didn’t take place — because the university ran out of gowns

Despite alleged abuses of power and people’s trust, the ANC appears to have abandoned plans to reform the controversial Ingonyama Trust Board

Artist Dada Khanyisa on responding to the opportunities that their practice offers them, by all means necessary

Mkhwebane moves to halt ‘grossly unfair’ impeachment process

The ruling party has chosen its presidential candidate for the country's upcoming election. The current leader has promised to step aside after three terms, raising many questions about his motives.

Dr Andr? J van Rensburg, a senior researcher in UKZN's Centre for Rural Health, received the Wellcome Trust Discretionary Award.

Since the demand for resources far outmatches the patronage available, Lesotho’s political arena has become brutally competitive

On 28 January, the first batch of MTN contract customers will be migrated onto the new customer service platform.

Reporting on queer issues is always tough. But Tunisia was something else

Russia has called on Israelis and Palestinians to negotiate directly to find a "mutually acceptable compromise" after US President Donald Trump unveiled his controversial Middle East plan.

President Donald Trump's lawyers have urged the US Senate to reject the charges against him, closing their impeachment defence by accusing the Democrats of placing him on trial for political reasons.

A major 7.7 magnitude quake has struck in the Caribbean northwest of Jamaica, the US Geological Survey says, raising the risk of tsunami waves in the region.

Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas has rejected US President Donald Trump's proposal for peace with Israel, vowing the plan unveiled in Washington will "not pass".

EU citizens are to be flown out of Wuhan, the Chinese city at the epicentre of a deadly virus outbreak, on board two French planes this week, the European Commission says.

US President Donald Trump, who has announced his long promised "ultimate deal" for Israeli-Palestinian peace, has since coming to office maintained a staunchly pro-Israel stance.

US President Donald Trump has declared that Israel is taking a "big step towards peace" as he unveiled a plan aimed at solving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

US President Donald Trump has unveiled the long-delayed US-Israeli plan amid repeated rejections by Palestinians.

The Arab League says it will convene an urgent meeting on Saturday in response to US President Donald Trump's Israeli-Palestinian peace plan.

The defence team of President Donald Trump is set to deliver its last day of opening arguments, as it attempts to brush aside new revelations from former White House National Security Advisor John Bolton and growing pressure for witnesses.

American warplanes dropped more bombs on Afghanistan in 2019 than at any other time in at least a decade, according to the US Air Force, as Washington intensified attacks in the country amid withdrawal talks with the Taliban.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been formally indicted in court on corruption charges after he withdrew his request for parliamentary immunity from prosecution.

Ivory Coast’s public prosecutor issued the warrant for Soro on 23 December as part of an investigation into an alleged coup plot. He denies any wrongdoing. Elections are due in October.

The power utility has approached the courts to review the National Energy Regulator of South Africa's decision to deduct a R69 billion bailout from Eskom's approved revenue for the current tariff period.

Menus for the annual luncheon for Oscar nominees on Monday, as well as finger food served before the Academy Awards ceremony in Hollywood on Feb. 9, will be 100% plant-based, the academy said.

Omotoso and his co-accused face a string of charges, including human trafficking and rape.

Broad was cited by the match officials after Monday's incident in Johannesburg, when he approached South Africa captain Faf du Plessis and used 'inappropriate language'.

Coronavirus infections have a wide range of symptoms, including fever, coughing, shortness of breath and breathing difficulties.

Tunisia's Ons Jabeur, the first Arab woman to reach the last eight of a Grand Slam, went down 6-4, 6-4 to the American Sofia Kenin.

Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane said that she had written to Speaker Thandi Modise to reconsider her decision and suspend the process.

The grade 8 pupil was last seen in the Crocodile River when a raft made by children capsized during an activity organised by the Nyati Bush and Riverbreak Lodge two weeks ago.

Patrice Motsepe released an apology statement through his Motsepe Foundation on Tuesday, saying he had no right to speak on behalf of anyone but himself.

As Nigel Farage packed a few belongings into a box at his office in the European Union's parliament in Brussels on Tuesday, he reflected that he will miss the very institution on which - as its bluntest critic - he built his political career. The post I’ll miss playing the villain: Brexit crusader Farage appeared […]

The new strain of coronavirus spreading across China claimed its first victim in Beijing, officials said on Tuesday, as the death toll climbed to 106, the United States warned citizens against trips to the country and financial markets recoiled again at the potential impact on the world’s second-biggest economy. The post China records first virus […]

Republican senators on Friday (January 24) said they were ready to hear US President Donald Trump's defense team refute the House arguments that Trump abused his power by pressuring Ukraine to investigate Joe Biden. The post Republicans ready for start of Trump’s defense in impeachment trial appeared first on SABC News - Breaking news, special […]

The death toll from a coronavirus outbreak in China rose to 81 on Monday, as the government extended the Lunar New Year holiday and more big businesses shut down or told staff to work from home in an effort to curb the spread. The post China extends holiday, businesses shut as virus toll rises to […]

Pope Francis on Sunday asked the world’s 1.3 billion Catholics to stop for a moment of prayer and reflection on the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi death camp at Auschwitz and say “Never Again.” The post Pope asks Catholics to say ‘Never Again’ to the Holocaust appeared first on SABC News - […]

US Senator Bernie Sanders pulled ahead in a New Hampshire poll released on Sunday, bolstering evidence that he is gaining momentum with only days left until voting begins in the Democratic presidential contest. The post US presidential hopeful Sanders surges in early primary states, national polls appeared first on SABC News - Breaking news, special […]

Rescue teams working through the night pulled 45 people from collapsed buildings, Turkey’s disaster authority said on Sunday, as the death toll from a powerful earthquake in the country’s east rose to 35. The post Dozens pulled from rubble as Turkey quake toll hits 35 appeared first on SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, […]

Allegations that Amazon.com boss Jeff Bezos had his phone hacked by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have put a spotlight on the security of smartphones. The post Bezos allegations put phone hacking technology in the spotlight appeared first on SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African […]

Australia Day celebrations on Sunday saw thousands of people flock to beaches and music festivals, but festivities were clouded by the tragedy of bushfires which have killed 33 and destroyed hundreds of homes. The post Tragedy of bush fires clouds Australia Day celebrations appeared first on SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, […]

The Senate Impeachment Trial of US President Donald Trump will resume later on Saturday in Washington after a blistering and at times emotional closing argument by the Democratic Lead Impeachment Manager on Friday night. The post Defence to present opening arguments in Trump’s Impeachment Trial appeared first on SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, […]