Three Zimbabweans burnt to death in Elim

Three Zimbabweans were burnt to death in Chavani village outside Elim on Saturday. They had been accused of stealing cables and solar panels. More than 200 immigrants are living in the bush in fear.

2022-09-22  |  GroundUp News

Another large hike pushes interest rates to pre-pandemic level

A 75 basis point hike brings the repo rate to 6.25% and prime to 9.75%, heaping more pain on a distressed economy. The rand, which is at R17.80/$ after starting the year below R16, is taking strain.

2022-09-22  |  Fin24

Seismic Surveys: Shell, Impact Africa and Gwede Mantashe fight order to halt Wild Coast oil and gas exploration

Coastal communities must return to court as Shell, Impact Africa and Mantashe seek leave to appeal against the judgment that stopped oil and gas exploration off the ecologically sensitive Wild Coast.

2022-09-22  |  Daily Maverick

Abdullah Ibrahim — a tribute to a living legend

Legendary jazz musician's New York City concerts shows that the brilliant pianist and composer who turns 88 next month is unstoppable. He is part of our heritage.

2022-09-22  |  The Mail & Guardian

News From Our Continent

Sex abuse allegations against aid workers in South Sudan UN camp

There were seven years’ worth of warning signs. So why have efforts been so slow to prevent sexual abuse at Malakal?

2022-09-22  |  Al Jazeera

World News

Iran police battle protesters in Tehran as unrest over Mahsa Amini's death spirals

Amini was arrested by morality police for 'immodest clothing' and died in detention. Protests started after her funeral with women waving their headscarves in the air shouting, Death to the dictator.

2022-09-22  |  BBC News

China’s former justice minister faces life in prison amid purge of security officials

Fu Zhenghua, who had led high-profile investigations into corruption, was accused of accepting bribes. He was given a death sentence that will be commuted to life imprisonment after two years.

2022-09-22  |  The Guardian

Earth to Vladimir Putin: You’re in a hole — stop digging

Russia’s sabre-rattling is unnerving people, even as Vladimir Putin calls up military reserves and threatens shambolic referendums in four Ukrainian provinces partially controlled by his military.

2022-09-22  |  Daily Maverick

34 dead, 14 rescued from migrant boat in Syrian waters

A boat with migrants from Lebanon capsized off Syria's coast yesterday leaving 34 people dead. Lebanon has seen a spike in migration driven by one of the world's worst economic crises since 1850.

2022-09-22  |  News24

Health News

In-depth: Why only some public sector patients can access a key breast cancer drug

A potentially life-saving or life-extending breast cancer medicine is available to public sector patients in several provinces but not the Western Cape. What's behind the Western Cape govt’s decision?

2022-09-22  |  Spotlight

Sport

Chorus of disappointment erupts following Bavuma's SA20 league snub

The snub prompted uproar from some who expressed dismay at the Protea skipper being overlooked by the six franchises. The lack of black African players chosen was striking.

2022-09-22  |  Sport24

And Then There's This ....

Giant elephant sculpture made of recycled tyres and steel

Villu Jaanisoo pushes the boundaries by experimenting with different media to create thought-provoking sculptures. One impressive example is his life-size tyre elephant in a park in Finland.

2021-03-03  |  My Modern Met

Tweet of the Week goes to @colmflynnire for:

For the past 20 years I've received a Valentines card from the same secret admirer. So I was pretty upset when I didn't get one this year.... First my granny dies and now this.