Sunday World News Updates

The Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has sent his condolences and message of support to the family of slain former world boxing champion Zolani Tete, who was shot dead outside his home on Friday. Zolani ‘Last Born’ Tete was shot and killed in Mdantsane and died at… Read more »

The United Nations Security Council on Friday conducted its second informal straw poll to assess support for candidates seeking to become the organization’s next secretary-general. Christina Markus Lassen, Denmark’s ambassador to the UN and current president of the Security Council for August, confirmed that the latest round of voting had… Read more »

Hundreds of thousands of migrants attempt the dangerous journey from Africa to Europe every year, driven by the hope of better economic opportunities or the need to escape conflict, violence, and instability in their home countries. For many, the journey begins with a perilous crossing of the Sahara Desert, where… Read more »

After more than two decades in gospel music, Malusi Mbokazi is celebrating a major milestone in his career with The Revival With Malusi Mbokazi, a live recording set to take place at the Durban ICC on September 5. The event will mark 10 years since Mbokazi embarked on his solo… Read more »

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International and US crude futures rose on Friday after US President Donald Trump threatened economic sanctions on Iran’s trading partners, raising expectations of tighter supply in the coming weeks. International benchmark Brent crude futures rose 0.09%, to $93.86 a barrel in morning trade. US West Texas Intermediate crude was up … Read more »

The City of Joburg has fully settled an overdue debt of R5.25-billion owed to Eskom, the electricity department said on Friday. Upcoming municipal elections and ANC pressure The settlement follows a government-led mediation process to resolve a long-running billing dispute that had threatened to see electricity supply throttled to the… Read more »

Fashion retailer Truworths is preparing for a significant boardroom transition as long-serving chairman Hilton Saven announces his retirement, ending a 23-year tenure with the group amid a challenging trading environment marked by weaker sales and declining earnings. The company said on Friday that Saven will retire at the conclusion of… Read more »

Veteran ANC politician Frank Chikane is expected to be announced as the ANC’s Johannesburg mayoral candidate on Saturday morning, despite reports that he has withdrawn from the race. Sunday World can confirm that Chikane has not pulled out and remains in the race for the position. Chikane emerged as the… Read more »

For many women, there are days when their skin changes their plans. It may mean reaching for a different foundation, spending longer in front of the mirror or choosing an outfit that covers a flare-up. Sometimes, it is deciding against a sleeveless dress or hoping nobody notices redness, dryness or… Read more »