Zimbabwean opposition leader Job Sikhala has been granted bail following his dramatic arrest in Pretoria, where police claim they discovered explosives inside his vehicle. Sikhala, 53, was travelling with his 78-year-old uncle, Alexander Ferrowst Thema, when officers stopped their car on Kgosi Mampuru Street on 6 November 2025. During the
A deadly wave of Russian drone and missile strikes tore through Kyiv, leaving four people dead and injuring many more. President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the attacks as deliberate and cruel, saying around 430 drones and 18 missiles were launched, damaging numerous high-rise buildings across the capital. Kyiv’s energy network suffered
More than 200 Kenyans are reportedly fighting for Russia in its ongoing war against Ukraine, according to Kenya’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Musalia Mudavadi. Authorities fear that even more citizens could be recruited into the conflict. The minister revealed that some of those fighting include former members of Kenya’s security forces.
After 43 days, the United States government has officially reopened. President Donald Trump signed a bill on Wednesday to end the country’s longest government shutdown, calling it “a great day” for America. The shutdown, which began on October 1, left hundreds of thousands of federal workers without pay and
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa met with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Saturday, a warm and symbolic visit focused on cultural exchange and strengthening mutual understanding. The cordial meeting, held at the Apostolic Palace, included an exchange of gifts and relaxed conversation. The visit came at a challenging
Syria has agreed to join the US-led international coalition fighting the Islamic State group, marking a major shift in Washington’s approach to the Middle East. The announcement came after President Donald Trump welcomed Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa to the White House — the first time a Syrian leader has
The United States has announced it will not send any government officials to the upcoming G20 summit in South Africa, with President Donald Trump citing what he describes as ongoing human rights violations in the country. The summit is set to take place in Johannesburg from November 22 to 23.
Two Kenyan activists who vanished in Uganda five weeks ago have finally been found safe, bringing relief to their families and human rights groups who had been searching for answers. Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo were last seen being bundled into a car by masked men shortly after attending
US President Donald Trump has given Hungary a temporary one-year exemption from sanctions tied to purchases of Russian oil and gas. The confirmation came shortly after Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban visited the White House for high-level discussions. Orban, one of Trump’s closest allies in Europe, has continued buying Russian
By Nonn Botha | MDNtv Live Zohran Kwame Mamdani, 34, has made history as the first Muslim and first South Asian mayor of New York City. His story resonates globally and holds special significance for South Africans, reflecting a journey of migration, identity, and purpose. Born in Kampala Uganda, and
