Muslim pilgrims pray before the start of Hajj in Mecca
More Than a Million Muslims Gather for Hajj Amid Regional Tensions
Each year, the holy city of Mecca becomes the focal point of the Islamic...
Why winter is the best time for a safari in South Africa
Why Winter Safaris Are Awesome
When most people think of a South African safari, they picture scorching summer days and long December holidays. Yet the...
Sundowns aim for second star in CAF campaign
Mamelodi Sundowns Eye a Second CAF Champions League Star
Mamelodi Sundowns enter the second leg of the 2025 CAF Champions League final with a slim...
Heartbreaking testimony from families of Global Sumud Flotilla SA members detained in Israel
South African Families React to Detention of Global Sumud Flotilla Members
What Happened to the Flotilla?
On Monday and Tuesday, Israeli forces stopped all 60 ships...
EU makes it easier for Ethiopians to travel, just days after the US cleared the way for unrestricted arms trade
EU eases visa rules for Ethiopian nationals
On 18 May 2026 the Council of the European Union adopted a resolution that officially took effect the following day,...
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is changing oil trade routes and increasing buyer competition
Geopolitical Tensions and Oil Flow Disruptions
Analysts from London‑based Argus Media warn that any prolonged restriction on maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz would...
