Sunday World News Updates

Iran has warned regional countries that any support for the United States in the event of a renewed armed conflict would be regarded as a hostile act toward Tehran, an Iranian official said on Friday. Iran would be able to identify which regional states are prepared to back American forces… Read more »

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso is encouraging his players to give Angola’s Wiliete SC respect and to approach their CAF Champions League second preliminary round return match with caution and aggression on Friday night. The match will take place at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium and kick-off is at 8:00pm. The… Read more »

Numsa general secretary Irvin Jim is facing possible suspension as regional leaders move to hold him accountable for blocking the Central Committee (CC) meeting at the eleventh hour. Sunday World understands that the CC was expected to sit from Friday and Sunday, but was cancelled on Thursday after Labour Court… Read more »

The MK Party’s revolving door at the top has claimed another scalp, with secretary-general Sibonelo Nomvalo relieved of his duties amid concerns about the party’s internal operations, councillor selection and growing factional tensions. In a leadership shake-up announced through a statement on Thursday evening, the party said Nomvalo would leave… Read more »

Trade between South Africa and China has surged to R642-billion, but the government wants the growing relationship to deliver more jobs and factories at home as a new zero-tariff arrangement opens up the Chinese market to local exporters. Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau says South African businesses must… Read more »

The country’s improving fiscal position has helped it weather the latest oil shock, but rising living costs and skills shortages on major infrastructure projects threaten to complicate efforts to accelerate economic growth. Anchor Capital economist Dr Lerato Ntuli said the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS), tabled in Parliament on Wednesday,… Read more »

With just two weeks remaining before the country goes to the polls to elect local government representatives, I have observed a growing number of disheartened residents expressing their intention not to vote in the upcoming elections, both on social media and through news outlets. They have cited various reasons for… Read more »

During a media briefing on Thursday morning, Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou tried to deny that there was tension between assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi and the technical team. But a few hours later, the Buccaneers office made an official announcement that Ncikazi had parted ways with the club. Pirates… Read more »

Workers dismissed for embarking on an illegal strike over Christmas bonuses three years ago have emerged slightly victorious in a Labour Court battle against Cape Town steel manufacturer, Allens Meshco, which has been ordered to compensate 21 employees five months’ salaries each. The workers lost their jobs in October 2023… Read more »

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday warned that the ongoing Ebola outbreak has become a regional public health concern, calling for urgent collective action as infections spread across Central, Eastern and Western Africa. “Ebola does not wait. It follows movement, exploits gaps, and tests the strength of our health… Read more »