The Al Jama-ah party has taken a firm stance against the attacks, framing them within both religious and humanitarian concerns. “The Al Jama-ah political party is comforted by the wisdom of our faith, Islam, and believes that those killed in the course of God are not dead, but alive with their Lord. Martyrdom occurred at the hands of the executioners …
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Rudzani Tshivhase 7 hours ago News 0 Views Limpopo’s Vhembe district municipality blames the budgetary constraints for its inability to provide water to the communities. Residents at Phugwani village in Malamulele are accusing the municipality of having failed to fulfil the promise to drill a borehole since 2024. 32 years into democracy, residents at Phugwani village outside Malamulele in Limpopo …
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The national coordinator of the Ahlulbait Foundation in South Africa and Africa, speaking on behalf of the Shia Muslim community, has asked for prayers for peace to prevail in the Middle East. A special prayer service was held in Ottery, in Cape Town, following the killing of the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, by joint US and Israeli …
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SABC 7 hours ago News 1 Views The South African Communist Party (SACP) says it is making good progress in its preparations towards this year’s local government elections. The Communist Party will be contesting elections on its own after taking a decision that it will not back its alliance partner, the African National Congress (ANC). The party held a two-day …
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Mthobisi Mkhaliphi 7 hours ago News 1 Views The bail application of Katlego Mokoena, accused of the murder of 19-year-old Lusanda Mathabela, is expected to continue at the Nelspruit Magistrate’s Court in Mpumalanga on Monday morning. Mokoena and his co-accused, Lungelo Sithole, were arrested after they allegedly stabbed Mathabela to death at her home in Mataffin last year (2025). Mokoena …
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SABC 7 hours ago News 0 Views The Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality in the North West intends to approach courts in a bid to recoup money from suspended municipal manager, Allan Losaba. This, after the Auditor-General issued a R4,6 million certificate of debt to Losaba in November last year. The move came after Losaba failed to recover funds overpaid …
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Ditaba Tsotetsi 8 hours ago News 0 Views The Iranian embassy in South Africa says it is mourning the death of Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali-Khamenei, who was killed in a joint US-Israeli military strike. The embassy has also committed to working together with the Department of International Relations and Cooperation to assist South Africans in Iran. Iran’s ambassador to South …
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Jackson Kayiira 8 hours ago News 1 Views By Kayiira Jackson A new chapter was carved into the history books as Bukedea Comprehensive School secured their first-ever Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) Elite Games boys’ football championship, overcoming Mentor Secondary School in a gripping final that went all the way to penalties. The reigning FEASSA Games holders were tested …
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Home / SPORTS / IN PICS: Akii-Bua Olympic Stadium nears completion as Lira project hits 95% mark The Independent March 1, 2026 SPORTS The arial view of the Akii- Bua Olympic stadium Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Construction of the 20,000-seat Akii-Bua Olympic Stadium in Lira City has reached roofing level, with 95 percent of the main structure complete. …
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Reuters 9 hours ago News 0 Views Some Iranians grieved while others celebrated the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, exposing a deep fault line in a country stunned by the sudden demise of the man who ruled for 36 years. Iranian state TV announced his death in the early hours of Sunday, the voice of the broadcaster breaking …
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Harry Olivier 9 hours ago News 1 Views Twenty-two-year-old South African golfer, Casey Jarvis, took advantage of his rich vein of form to win the biggest title of his young career, the SA Open in Stellenbosch. Jarvis won the tournament by 3 strokes, his 2nd victory in a row after making his breakthrough at the Kenyan Open last weekend. It …
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Sifiso Ramara 3 hours ago News 2 Views Namibia has been crowned champions of the 2025 Council of Southern Africa Football Associations (COSAFA) Championship. Namibia came from behind to beat hosts Banyana Banyana 2-1 in extra-time. ℂ𝕆𝕊𝔸𝔽𝔸 𝕎𝕆𝕄𝔼ℕ𝕊 ℂℍ𝔸𝕄ℙ𝕀𝕆ℕ𝕊ℍ𝕀ℙ Namibia have produced a HUGE upset to defeat Banyana Banyana and to win the COSAFA Womens Championship!!!#SABCSportFootball pic.twitter.com/K0AcR0KwJT — SABC Sport …
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Jackson Kayiira 3 hours ago News 2 Views By Kayiira Jackson Reigning national and FEASSA champions St. Noa Girls Secondary School-Zana once again proved their growth in schools’ girls’ football, successfully defending the Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) Elite Games title after edging fierce rivals Kawempe Muslim Secondary School 5–4 in a nerve-shredding penalty shootout. The four-day spectacle, hosted …
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SABC 3 hours ago News 0 Views The United States has confirmed the deaths of three US service members in the ongoing military attack against Iran. US President Donald Trump has vowed to use greater force in response to Iran’s retaliation. This development could lead to a further intensification of the ongoing conflict. The US Central Command put out a …
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A Former Ekapa mine worker has exclusively told SABCNews how, in the hours following a devastating mud rush that trapped five men, another one occurred while they were still trying to rescue the men. Electrical engineer Hannes Burger, the first former worker to speak to the media, feels betrayed by Ekapa Minerals. This, while the company announced its liquidation. Just …
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