A unique animal therapy programme at a psychiatric hospital in France is transforming the lives of patients, offering comfort, companionship and a welcome break from the challenges of mental illness.
Thailand is mourning the death of Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, the eldest daughter of Maha Vajiralongkorn, who passed away at the age of 47 after a prolonged illness.
A 13-year-old learner has died and 14 others have been seriously injured following a collision between a minibus taxi and a truck near Sepanapudi in Lebowakgomo, Limpopo.
The Nkabinde Inquiry has dismissed an application by former National Director of Public Prosecutions Shamila Batohi to have formal written submissions admitted into the official record of the proceedings.
The Department of Home Affairs has confirmed the deportation of 980 undocumented Malawian nationals, describing it as the largest repatriation operation involving Malawian citizens conducted by the department to date.
Residents in several areas south of Durban could soon experience improved water supply as the multi-billion-rand uMkhomazi Water Scheme enters its final phase of construction.
South Africa’s leading business organisation has criticised the South African Reserve Bank’s recent decision to raise interest rates, arguing that the move comes at a time when economic growth remains weak and business confidence is under pressure.
South African Breweries (SAB) has voiced strong opposition to a proposal to increase excise duties on standard beer by 20%, warning that the move could have unintended economic consequences.
Gauteng Traffic Police Chief Samuel Mashaba is set to continue his testimony before the Madlanga Commission on Friday, where questions are expected to focus on his relationship with alleged informer Tumelo Nku and his involvement in the 2021 Aeroton drug bust.
Mexico launched their FIFA World Cup campaign in style with a convincing 2-0 victory over South Africa at the iconic Estadio Azteca on Thursday, as the tournament's largest-ever edition got underway.
The Department of Higher Education and Training has announced the phased withdrawal of several outdated tertiary qualifications as part of a broader effort to modernise South Africa's skills development system and better align training programmes with labour market demands.
The number of people injured in the deadly shooting at the Jumpers Informal Settlement in Cleveland, Johannesburg, has risen to 15, as police intensify efforts to track down those responsible for the attack.
Rise Mzansi has criticised law enforcement authorities for what it describes as a failure to tackle the proliferation of illegal firearms, following a mass shooting in Cleveland, Johannesburg, that left 12 people dead and 10 others injured.
Residents of KwaMakhutha, south of Durban, have expressed shock and concern following the discovery of human skeletal remains at an illegal dumping site in the area.
Excitement is building across South Africa as fans from all walks of life rally behind Bafana Bafana ahead of their FIFA World Cup opening match against Mexico on Thursday night.
March and March says its planned nationwide immigration protest on 30 June will be peaceful, with organisers urging participants not to engage in violence, intimidation or criminal activity.
Johannesburg residents are preparing for higher municipal bills from 1 July, when the City’s new tariffs come into effect, increasing the cost of essential services including water, sanitation, electricity and refuse removal.
Police have launched an investigation following an armed robbery at a bakery in the Vhembe District, where four suspects allegedly held employees at gunpoint before fleeing with cash and other stolen items.
Gauteng Traffic Police Chief Samuel Mashaba is expected to return to the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria on Thursday to continue his testimony regarding the controversial 2021 drug bust in Aeroton, Johannesburg.
Approximately 500 Nigerian nationals began the repatriation process at the Nigerian High Commission in Pretoria on Wednesday as part of a voluntary return programme supported by the Nigerian government.
United States President Donald Trump abruptly ended an interview with NBC's flagship current affairs programme, Meet the Press, after a tense exchange with host Kristen Welker over claims relating to election fraud and the January 6 Capitol attack.
A major protest by teachers in Mexico City disrupted access to Azteca Stadium on Tuesday, just days before the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but authorities have assured fans that the tournament will proceed as planned.
Gauteng Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Tommy Mthombeni has condemned the mass shooting that claimed the lives of 12 people at the Jumpers Informal Settlement in Cleveland, Johannesburg, describing the attack as both "heartless" and "barbaric".
The Afrika Mayibuye Movement has renewed its call for the immediate suspension of Crime Intelligence deputy head Major-General Feroz Khan and Hawks officer Ebrahim Kadwa, arguing that their continued presence in the police service could compromise ongoing investigations.
