War, fear and disease hamper Ebola response in DRC

Wendy Jasson Da Costa|Published

Health workers struggle to reach communities as Ebola outbreak unfolds in DRC

Mamdani’s Arsenal kurta was a symbol of faith and fandom — and a clever move

The Washington Post|Published

Last week, New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani attended an Eid al-Adha celebration in the Bronx wearing a dark-blue kurta with red stripes - modeled after the away jerseys ...

She was deported without her toddler. Then ICE blamed her for his killing.

The Washington Post|Published

Hernandez said she repeatedly urged ICE officers to let her son go with her, but her pleas were met with silence. “How could I abandon my son, if my son was the ...

Mission to study menstruation in space

Bloomberg|Published

The group, called Operation Period, will study the impacts of space on menstrual physiology - a key consideration for female astronauts during long-duration space ...

Ozempic may be reshaping the brain, scientists say

The Washington Post|Published

Ozempic was supposed to be a gut story. Then Allison Shapiro looked at the brain scans. Within only a few months, the brain connections in the salience network, ...

Legendary 130-year-old French wine restored after decades hidden under Czech castle floor

AFP|Published

The bottles of Chateau d'Yquem - one of the world's most expensive, highly-prized sweet white wines - are a part of a collection of 136 bottles discovered at the ...

Spain posts record number of heat-related deaths in May

AFP|Published

The deaths of 101 people in Spain in May were heat-related, the highest number for the month since such records started being kept in 2015, the health ministry said ...

Watch VideoLessons from Bordeaux and Lions could hold key for Stormers in Leinster URC semi-final

Leighton Koopman|Published

As the Stormers prepare for their crucial URC semi-final against Leinster, they look to the successful strategies of Bordeaux and the lessons from the Lions' defeat. ...

Get ready for music and mayhem in Durban this month

Alyssia Birjalal|Published

Durban's 031 Theatre Festival brings music, comedy and drama to Seabrookes Theatre this June.

Watch VideoJacques Nienaber’s expertise belongs back in South African rugby

Leighton Koopman|Published

Should Jacques Nienaber return to South Africa? As the former Springbok coach faces scrutiny in Ireland, SA Rugby must consider bringing him back to harness his ...

Kenyan court extends order blocking US hospital for American Ebola patients

The Washington Post|Published

Court demands the Kenyan government disclose details about its negotiations and agreements with the United States, including hazard assessments related to the facility. ...

'If Ebola comes, we'll be wiped out': fear grips camps in DRC

AFP|Published

The World Health Organization's director general, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has warned that the eastern DRC " faces a catastrophic collision of disease and conflict", ...

Watch VideoFrom Messi to Ronaldo: Seven veterans targeting World Cup glory in their swansong

Mihlali Baleka|Published

From Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo chasing final glory to Craig Gordon making history with Scotland, we look at seven veterans playing their last World Cup. ...

Centred voices: The crucial role of women in Africa Day celebrations and the quest for unity

Grace Khunou|Published

As Africa Day reminds us of the quest for unity, will the voices of women rise alongside the call for solidarity? This piece delves into the crucial, yet often overlooked ...

South Africa's government trapped in a web of complexity as collapse looms

Joseph Sekhampu|Published

In a nation where the promise of progress is marred by bureaucratic entanglement, can South Africa reclaim its governance from the clutches of complexity? Explore ...

Examining the crisis in South African municipalities: An urgent call for ethical leadership

Bismark Tyobeka|Published

In a country rich with talent, the burgeoning crisis in local governance begs us to reconsider our approach. The urgent call for ethical leadership and empowered ...

Milford seek to continue winning streak against Magesi in high-stakes play-off

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Milford FC seeks Betway Premiership promotion against Magesi at Richards Bay Stadium on Wednesday, following their opening play-off win.

Watch VideoFlawed geniuses and winter blankets: How Gazza, Zidane shaped my World Cup romance

John Goliath|Published

They don't make them like Paul Gascoigne or Zinedine Zidane anymore. Looking back at the breathtaking skill and volatile emotion that defined two unforgettable eras. ...

Watch Video'Hate-watch' culture: Why rival fans celebrated Arsenal’s final misery more than PSG did

John Goliath|Published

Arsenal’s Champions League heartbreak exposed a cynical shift in the modern game, where algorithmic tribalism means witnessing a rival’s ruin is now sweeter than ...