Sunday World News Updates

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei attends a weekly press conference in Tehran, Iran, on August 3 2026. / Xinhua/Shadati Fees should be charged for maritime services provided in the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday. He made the remarks at a weekly press… Read more »

Nairobi has formally submitted its bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, seeking to become the first African city to stage the sport’s flagship event. The Kenyan capital faces competition from London, Rome and Munich for hosting rights. Kenya’s government has committed full backing for the bid, including the… Read more »

Oil prices jumped almost 2% on Monday after Iran insisted that the United States must satisfy several demands before the Strait of Hormuz can reopen. Brent crude futures were up  1.7% at $84.95 a barrel in midday trade. US West Texas Intermediate crude futures were up  1.7% at $79.51. Markets… Read more »

Motorists across several provinces have been urged to postpone non-essential travel as severe winter weather continues to wreak havoc on South Africa’s road network, with heavy snowfall, freezing rain and icy conditions forcing the closure of multiple major routes. The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) and the South African National… Read more »

Residents in Gauteng, Limpopo and Mpumalanga have been warned to prepare for heavy downpours as severe winer weather continues to affect parts of South Africa. Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Velenkosini Hlabisa said the heavy rain is expected between Monday and Tuesday, urging communities to remain alert as… Read more »

Heavy snowfall has forced the closure of three major mountain passes in the Eastern Cape, while authorities in KwaZulu-Natal have also moved to restrict access to snow-affected roads as emergency teams respond to stranded motorists. On Monday, the Eastern Cape Department of Transport announced that it had closed three mountain… Read more »

South African women have never been short of a song to sing and now the numbers are proving just how powerful their voices have become. From the late Miriam Makeba taking the sounds of home to the world to Brenda Fassie becoming a cultural force in her own right, women… Read more »

Gone are the days when cosmetic procedures were viewed as the preserve of women. Across the globe, more men are investing in their appearance, seeking treatments that help them look refreshed, maintain facial definition, or achieve better facial balance. Yet rather than talking openly about cosmetic surgery, many are adopting… Read more »

ANC Gauteng provincial spokesperson Elias Mzikayifane Khumalo has died aged 54. The provincial ANC confirmed his death, saying he died in hospital on Monday morning, surrounded by family and friends. “We await further details from the family as well as the ANC leadership, which will be communicated in due course,”… Read more »

Female police officers took centre stage in a major crime-fighting operation in the Villa Nora policing area over the Women’s Day weekend. This resulted in 109 arrests for offences ranging from illegal immigration and liquor violations to drug-related activities, counterfeit goods and illegal gambling. Operation Basadi Operation Basadi started on… Read more »