https://newslive360.com http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:50:38 +0200 JHB local electionsLocal government elections are coming up fast, and for Johannesburg residents the stakes have rarely been higher. The City of Johannesburg, along with other Gauteng metros, is shaping up as one of the most closely watched battlegrounds in the 2026 municipal polls. Everyday people dealing with potholes, water issues, electricity outages and service delivery frustrations are askin... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=21389 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:05:32 +0200 BEE Draft Amendments: R100 Billion Headed for a Central Fund – And Why You Can Kiss That Money GoodbyeIf the government pushes through its latest plans for Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment, or BEE, ordinary South Africans will watch another R100 billion disappear into a black hole. The proposal, now out for public comment, aims to create a massive central Transformation Fund. Companies wou... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=21376 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:43:34 +0200 Economy Under Pressure in South Africa: Exterior and Self-Inflicted Wounds Are Starting to FesterSouth Africans know the feeling all too well. Prices keep rising, jobs stay scarce, and the daily struggle to make ends meet grows heavier. The economy shows some fragile signs of life, yet the deeper problems refuse to fade. Exterior shocks from a troubled world combine with self-inflicted wounds at h... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=21365 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:19:17 +0200 MK Party Influence: Could Be Kingmakers, But Shooting Themselves in the FootThe MK Party burst onto the South African political scene with real momentum. After a strong showing in the 2024 elections, particularly in KwaZulu-Natal, they continued to feature prominently in opinion polls through 2025 and into 2026. For a while, it looked as though Jacob Zuma’s party could play a serious role in sha... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=21360 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:16:51 +0200 Naledi Pandor House Robbery: Could Pandora's Box Be Opening?A recent armed robbery at the Pretoria home of former South African International Relations Minister Dr Naledi Pandor has left many wondering whether there is more to the story than meets the eye. On Friday evening, three balaclava-clad suspects forced their way into the property, held Pandor, her husband and other occupants at gunpoint, ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=21341 Wed, 27 May 2026 03:53:29 +0200 ANC Run Johannesburg, For Now!Johannesburg remains South Africa’s economic heartbeat, yet for many residents it feels like a city in constant crisis. Potholed roads, frequent water shortages, sewage spills, unreliable power and high crime have become everyday frustrations. After years under African National Congress leadership, the question on many lips is straightforward. Have the ANC done such... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=21336 Tue, 26 May 2026 03:35:45 +0200 Xenophobia in South Africa: A Symptom of Deeper FailuresSouth Africa has built its modern identity on ideals of unity and openness, yet waves of violence against foreign nationals keep returning. In recent months, particularly in April and May 2026, vigilante groups have targeted shops and people from other African countries in cities such as Johannesburg, Pretoria and Durban. These events bring p... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=21335 Mon, 25 May 2026 03:26:17 +0200 The Heavy Crown: ANC Leadership Battles Heat Up as Top Leaders Grow WearyWalk into any major political briefing in South Africa right now, and you will notice something very distinct about the top brass of the African National Congress. The usual fiery rhetoric and boundless political energy have been replaced by deep, visible exhaustion. The leaders of the party look completely weary, and the bat... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=21331 Sun, 24 May 2026 10:03:34 +0200 Johannesburg is Bankrupt: Is There Any Coming Back from the Brink?If you live in Johannesburg, the latest headlines probably feel like a massive punch to the gut. South Africa's economic heart, the famous City of Gold, is fundamentally broken. Recent warnings from the National Treasury and a highly publicised threat from Eskom to cut electricity supply over unpaid debts confirm what residents have... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=21326 Fri, 22 May 2026 04:46:32 +0200 Cyril Ramaphosa and the Art of the Political Delay: Is the Stalingrad Strategy Back?The walls appear to be closing in on President Cyril Ramaphosa. Following the recent decision by the Constitutional Court to breathe new life into the Phala Phala impeachment process, the South African public naturally expected a swift and decisive resolution. Instead, we are witnessing what looks like a masterclas... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=21322 Thu, 21 May 2026 04:11:22 +0200 The Ultimate Plot Twist: Could Geordin Hill-Lewis Actually Become South Africa's President?When Geordin Hill-Lewis (often mistakenly referred to as Gordon by the public) confidently stepped up to accept the mantle of Federal Leader of the Democratic Alliance in April 2026, the South African political landscape shifted dramatically. Taking over from John Steenhuisen, the former Cape Town Mayor has ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=21316 Tue, 19 May 2026 02:51:46 +0200 The Kingmaker's Dilemma: Will the DA Push to Impeach the President?When the results of the 2024 elections forced the creation of the Government of National Unity, the political landscape of South Africa fundamentally shifted. The Democratic Alliance stepped into the ultimate power broker role. By entering into a coalition with their historical rivals, they brought much needed stability to a fractu... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=21315 Tue, 19 May 2026 02:47:23 +0200 The State of the Nation: Is the South African Government Actually Becoming More Efficient?When the Government of National Unity was formed after the historic 2024 elections, there was a brief, highly optimistic honeymoon period. Politicians promised a new era of cooperation, strict accountability, and rapid service delivery. Fast forward to May 2026, and everyday South Africans are asking a very s... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=21312 Mon, 18 May 2026 03:21:28 +0200 Is Gogo Zille the Answer to Johannesburg's Prayers?If you have been wondering whether Helen Zille has been busy lately, the short answer is an absolute yes. The veteran political heavyweight, affectionately and sometimes controversially known as "Gogo" by the South African public, has completely shifted gears. After spending years navigating the internal machinery of the Democratic Alliance as the... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=21311 Sun, 17 May 2026 05:14:39 +0200 The Awakening of the UK Patriot: Taking Back the NarrativeThis past weekend, the streets of central London were transformed into a sea of red, white, and blue. Tens of thousands of people travelled from every corner of the country to gather at Parliament Square for the latest 'Unite the Kingdom' rally.Despite what some mainstream broadcasters might suggest, to the casual observer on the ground, on... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=21310 Sun, 17 May 2026 05:00:37 +0200 Ramaphosa's Long Game: Can He Outrun the Phala Phala Saga?When President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the nation on Monday evening, his message was unequivocal: he is not stepping down. Following the bombshell Constitutional Court ruling on the 8th of May 2026, which effectively revived the Phala Phala impeachment process, the pressure on the highest office in the land has reached a fever pitch.... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=21306 Fri, 15 May 2026 05:41:53 +0200 Cyril Stands and Fights, But the Rhetoric is HollowOn Monday evening, President Cyril Ramaphosa stood before the nation and delivered a defiant message to South Africa: he is not resigning. Following a bombshell ruling by the Constitutional Court on the 8th of May 2026, the infamous Phala Phala scandal has been violently resurrected. The court found that Parliament acted unconstitutional... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=21301 Tue, 12 May 2026 04:15:11 +0200 The Waiting Game: Who is Next in Line for the South African Presidency?With political shifts looking increasingly inevitable, the question dominating dinner tables and taxi ranks across the country is no longer just about if change will happen, but exactly who will take the reins when it does.When the top seat in government gets uncomfortably hot, the public gaze naturally shifts to the person sit... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=21298 Mon, 11 May 2026 12:21:21 +0200 Is Cyril Cooked? The Looming Reckoning for the PresidentFor years, he was heralded as the steady hand at the wheel, the pragmatic businessman who would clean up the mess left behind by his predecessors. But the political narrative has shifted dramatically. Today, President Cyril Ramaphosa looks like a man who is finally going to have his day to answer for the controversies trailing behind him.The ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=21297 Mon, 11 May 2026 12:17:08 +0200 The Middle East on a Knife Edge: Are the US and Iran Actually Nearing a Deal?The Middle East has been thrust into unprecedented chaos since the sudden outbreak of the US-Iran war on 28 February 2026. The initial US and Israeli strikes, which resulted in the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader, sparked severe retaliatory missile and drone attacks from Tehran across the region. Millions... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=21289 Thu, 07 May 2026 06:25:45 +0200 The ANC and the Great Re-Alignment: A Party in Uncharted WatersFor decades, the political narrative in South Africa was written by one author. The African National Congress (ANC) was not just the ruling party; it was the dominant, unshakeable force of the country's post-apartheid era.However, if you step out of the historical textbooks and onto the streets of 2026, the mood has drastically sh... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=21281 Sun, 03 May 2026 10:13:47 +0200 The Long Shadow of BEE: Has the Sun Finally Set on South Africa's Empowerment Experiment?When Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment was first introduced, it was driven by an undeniable moral imperative. The intention was to correct the historical injustices of the past and bring the previously disadvantaged majority into the mainstream economy. It was a noble, necessary idea. However, l... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=21271 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:04:01 +0200 Helen Does It Again: The DA's Relentless War on Gauteng's Service Delivery CrisisIf you live in Gauteng right now, you know the daily drill all too well. You wake up wondering if there will be water in the taps, you navigate a maze of vehicle-destroying potholes on your commute, and you cross your fingers hoping the power stays on long enough to cook dinner. The lack of basic service delivery has ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=21269 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:55:31 +0200 Operation Dudula: Why is the West Looking the Other Way?Across South Africa, a highly controversial movement has been rapidly gaining momentum. Operation Dudula, a grassroots campaign whose name translates to "push back" or "drive out" in isiZulu, has become a prominent and divisive force. The group is actively targeting undocumented foreign nationals, demanding their removal from commun... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=21266 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:12:16 +0200 The Breaking Point: Political Violence, Media Responsibility, and a Nation on EdgeThe news out of Washington this weekend has once again left the public holding its breath. For the third time in recent years, a major security threat has unfolded around Donald Trump, this time at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. A suspect armed with multiple weapons charged a security checkpoint, r... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=21264 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:11:31 +0200 The Geographic Outrage Gap: Why the Global Left is Silent on South Africa's Immigration CrisisIf a Western politician suggests tightening border controls, the backlash is instantaneous. The loudest progressive voices and left-leaning commentators are quick to cry racism, fascism and xenophobia. The social media outcry is absolutely deafening. But when communities in South Africa take to the street... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=21262 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:09:35 +0200 A 2% Digital Services Tax that the UK government applies to massive American tech companies.Is America Getting Stretched Too Thin?Does anyone else get the feeling the USA is getting completely stretched right now? Washington is not just picking a fight with London. Over the last year, the US administration has waged trade battles on multiple fronts, targeting the European Union, Canada, and variou... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=21261 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:04:47 +0200 The Breaking Point: Why Corruption Cannot Save South Africa from Rising UnrestWalk through any major South African city today and the rising temperature of social unrest is impossible to ignore. Communities are protesting over dry taps, rolling blackouts and crumbling roads. In the middle of this chaos, a darkly cynical question sometimes floats to the surface of political conversations. Could the... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=21258 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:29:24 +0200 The Boiling Point: When Will South Africa's Unrest Come Home to Roost?Walk down any street in South Africa today, and you can feel it. There is a palpable tension in the air, a heavy, suffocating weight that comes from years of systemic decline. It is in the conversations at the taxi rank, the frustrated sighs in supermarket queues, and the quiet desperation of communities left to fend for themsel... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=21257 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:21:25 +0200 Rowing Through the Rot: Why Helen Zille Might Just Be the Mayor Johannesburg NeedsIf someone told you a 75-year-old politician was spending her weekend snorkelling in a flooded suburban pothole, you would probably think it was a joke. But in the current state of Johannesburg politics, it is just another day on the campaign trail for Helen Zille.Over the last few weeks, the Democratic Alliance stal... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=21254 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:19:58 +0200 The Hormuz Chokepoint: Why the Latest Iranian Crisis is the Global Reset We Had to HaveJust as a fragile sense of optimism began to return to the global markets, the inevitable happened. The Strait of Hormuz is officially closed again. Following a brief window where commercial transit looked possible under a temporary ceasefire, Tehran has abruptly reversed course. In direct retalia... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=21250 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:10:52 +0200 The 2026 Iran War Update: The Mission Was Flawed, So What Needs To Happen Now?The world is currently holding its breath. Since the explosive events of late February, the global geopolitical landscape has been completely upended by the 2026 Iran war. As we sit in mid-April, navigating a highly fragile two-week ceasefire, the everyday reality for millions of people involves soaring fuel prices,... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=21247 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:24:32 +0200 A New Era For The DA: Will Geordin Hill-Lewis Usher In A Political Revolution?South African politics has just experienced a monumental shift. Over the weekend of 12 April 2026, the Democratic Alliance officially appointed Geordin Hill-Lewis as its new Federal Leader. Taking over from John Steenhuisen, the 39-year-old Cape Town mayor secured a staggering 90 percent of the vote at the part... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=21244 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:47:32 +0200 The Gogo Effect: Why Helen Zille's Charge For Johannesburg Changes EverythingFor the past few years, the residents of Johannesburg have been subjected to an exhausting political circus.Endless coalition collapses, a revolving door of mayors, and the very real decay of basic infrastructure have left Africa's most powerful commercial hub on its knees. From suburbs enduring weeks without water t... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=21240 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:57:51 +0200 The Ultimate Chokepoint: Why The World Just Took A Massive Deep BreathWhen the news broke late on Sunday that the United States Navy was officially blockading the Strait of Hormuz, global financial markets essentially froze in their tracks. Following the abrupt collapse of high-stakes peace talks between the US and Iran in Islamabad, President Donald Trump ordered an immediate naval embargo.W... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=21236 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:06:28 +0200 Stepping Down On A High: Why John Steenhuisen's Final Address Signals A Rare Shift In PoliticsWhen John Steenhuisen took to the podium in Durban to deliver what would effectively be his final major address as the leader of the Democratic Alliance, the political landscape braced itself. In a country where politicians are notoriously known for clinging to power until they are forcefully removed, his... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=21229 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 03:22:35 +0200 The Iran Ceasefire Begins: Why This Is Incredibly Risky BusinessEveryone breathed a massive sigh of relief this week. Following intense negotiations and mounting global pressure, a temporary two-week ceasefire between the United States, Israel, and Iran is officially underway.Brokered in Islamabad, this pause in the 2026 conflict is supposed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, bring fuel prices d... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=21225 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:59:36 +0200 Trump The Peacemaker: Why The Critics Are Losing Their Minds AgainJust when the political commentators were ready to broadcast the apocalypse, Donald Trump pulled another rabbit out of the hat. With the situation in the Middle East reaching boiling point, we were all bracing for total warfare. Yet, here we are, waking up to the breaking news of a provisional two-week ceasefire between the United S... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=21221 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:21:22 +0200 The Strait of Hormuz Chokepoint: How Iran Is Strangling Global Cargo To Influence The WorldWe are currently watching a masterclass in modern economic warfare, and it is hitting us exactly where it hurts most: our wallets. While missile strikes and military escalations dominate the daily headlines of the 2026 Iran War, Tehran's most potent strategy is unfolding quietly on the water.By effectively s... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=21218 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 01:19:41 +0200 The Strait Of Hormuz Stand-off: Why The Iran Conflict Is About To Get Completely WildJust when you thought global geopolitics could not possibly become any more unpredictable, we have been handed a brand new, highly volatile situation. If you have been keeping half an eye on the news over the Easter break, you will know that the situation in the Middle East is rapidly deteriorating. But ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=21216 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 01:40:10 +0200 Zille, You Biscuit! How Joburg's Pothole Snorkeller is Literally Making WavesIf you have been scrolling through social media over the past week, you have undoubtedly seen the video. Helen Zille, the Democratic Alliance mayoral candidate for Johannesburg, donned a wetsuit, a snorkel and a pink swimming cap, and proceeded to do the backstroke in a giant, water-filled pothole in Douglasdale.&nbs... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=21207 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:10:21 +0200 The Ceasefire Paradox: Decoding the Latest Claims on the Iran ConflictIf you have been watching the news or feeling the pinch at the petrol pump lately, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is impossible to ignore. With the vital Strait of Hormuz choked and global oil markets in a frenzy, the world has been waiting for an off-ramp. This week, a massive curveball was thrown into the geopolitical... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=21206 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:05:56 +0200 Operation Epic Fury: Why Smashing the Terror Centre is the Only Metric for SuccessIf you have been tracking the international news over the past month, the headlines have been thoroughly dominated by the escalating conflict in the Middle East. With "Operation Epic Fury" in full swing, the global economy has been collectively holding its breath.However, President Donald Trump has just dropped ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=21205 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:19:48 +0200 Three Decades Later: Why South Africa Desperately Needs a BEE Sunset ClauseIf you walk down any street in South Africa today and ask everyday people how they feel about the economy, the answers are uniformly bleak. We are now more than thirty years into our democratic dispensation. When Black Economic Empowerment and Affirmative Action were first introduced, they carried the pr... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=21199 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:42:05 +0200 The "No Kings" Protests: A Nation Divided Over a Polarising PresidencyIf you turned on the news this weekend, you were likely met with a sea of placards and impassioned crowds. On Saturday, 28 March 2026, millions of people took to the streets across the United States and in cities around the globe for the third wave of the "No Kings" protests.However, depending on which side of the political... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=21196 Sun, 29 Mar 2026 01:30:02 +0200 ANC Jailing the Next President? The Fight for Fikile Mbalula's FutureThe Spiky Truth: Who is Actually Pushing for the Investigation?If you have been following the news this week, you have likely seen explosive headlines about the ANC's Secretary-General facing serious criminal investigations. But before we ask if the ruling party is about to jail a potential future president, I need to gently set ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=21191 Sat, 28 Mar 2026 04:13:31 +0200 France Withdraws Ramaphosa's G7 Invitation: The Inevitable Cost of Poking the BearIf you have been following South Africa's increasingly bold foreign policy moves over the last few years, the latest diplomatic development out of Europe should not come as a surprise. In a massive geopolitical play, France has officially withdrawn President Cyril Ramaphosa's invitation to attend the u... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=21190 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 03:32:36 +0200 The Phantom Peace Talks: Where the Iran Conflict Currently Stands and What it Means for South AfricaThe world is currently holding its breath, caught in a relentless cycle of conflicting headlines. If you read the international morning papers, diplomatic sources are whispering that secret, backchannel peace talks are making quiet progress in the Gulf. However, if you switch on the evening news, yo... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=21186 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 04:16:30 +0200 The Diamond of the Gulf Under Siege: Why Dubai's Evacuations Should Worry Us AllFor decades, Dubai has stood as the ultimate symbol of futuristic luxury and unshakable economic stability. It is the glittering Diamond of the Gulf, a playground for tourists and a vital hub for global finance. But over the past few weeks, the unthinkable has happened. The skies above the United Arab Emirates hav... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=21171 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:19:50 +0200 British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has released a video statement on social media recognising a Palestinian state.In the video, Starmer says it keeps “alive the possibility of peace” and insists the UK will “keep fighting to bring” home Israeli hostages.Just before the UK’s announcement, Canada became the first G7 nation to voice their allegiance to Palestine. Shortly after that, Austra... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20468 Sun, 21 Sep 2025 16:45:47 +0200 Thunberg, along with 11 other activists, was onboard the Madleen, a boat carrying aid for people in Gaza. According to the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC), which organised the trip, Israeli naval forces seized the ship early on Monday (local time), approximately 125 miles off the shore of Gaza. On Sunday, June 8, Thunberg said in a pre-recorded video on Twitter that she and her friends had been '... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19958 Tue, 10 Jun 2025 12:28:59 +0200 South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has met with US President Donald Trump on Wednesday.Ramaphosa travelled to the United States to discuss the strained relationship between the two countries following Trump’s allegations that white Afrikaner farmers are being killed in South Africa.Since Trump became president in January, he stopped all US funding to South Africa with immediate effect.After... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19876 Wed, 21 May 2025 19:24:00 +0200 Former US President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an “aggressive form” of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones.A statement released by his office gave more details.“Last week, President Joe Biden was seen for a new finding of a prostate nodule after experiencing increasing urinary symptoms. On Friday, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, characterised by a Gleason score of 9 (G... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19867 Tue, 20 May 2025 05:42:00 +0200 The Mexican government is suing tech giant Google over the Gulf of Mexico name change.In January, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to change the name of Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America.At the time, he said the name change was justified because the US “Do most of the work there, and it’s ours”.Google went ahead with the name change from Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America f... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19813 Sun, 11 May 2025 08:39:05 +0200 US President Donald Trump has ordered America’s Defence Security Co-operation Agency to cut all ties with South Africa.This includes all cooperation with the South African National Defence Force.The Sunday Times reports that a memo dated 13 March states that all foreign aid and assistance offered to South Africa will be suspended. Any South African military personnel in the US for training shoul... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19620 Sun, 30 Mar 2025 20:13:08 +0200 South Africa’s ambassador to the United States has been expelled.This comes after the United States’ secretary of state, Marco Rubio posted on X that Ebrahim Rasool is “no longer welcome in our great country”.Rubio said that Rasool is a “race-baiting politician who hates America and hates @POTUS.“We have nothing to discuss with him and so he is considered a persona non grata.”Part of... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19546 Sat, 15 Mar 2025 16:36:46 +0200 United States President Donald Trump told journalists that he plants to cut all future funding to South Africa because of the country’s government “treating certain classes of people very badly”.He added that South Africa’s “leadership is doing some terrible things, horrible things”."So that's under investigation right now. We'll make a determination, and until such time as we find out... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19359 Mon, 03 Feb 2025 19:25:22 +0200 Michelle Obama won’t be attending Donald Trump’s inauguration.This was announced by the Office of Barack and Michelle Obama who didn’t give a reason for missing the president-elect being sworn in as the president of the United States.Michelle was also notably absent at the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter. At the time, her office said she missed the funeral held at the Washington Nat... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19255 Tue, 14 Jan 2025 21:19:48 +0200 Twenty-four people have died, three wounded and six are in custody following an attack on Chad’s presidential palace.Three of the wounded are soldiers and one of those that have died is also a soldier.The attack took place while President Mahamat Deby Into was inside the palace. Ironically, the attack happened on the same day as the Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visited Deby Into to congratul... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19243 Mon, 13 Jan 2025 16:41:52 +0200 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been warned that he could be arrested if he enters the United Kingdom.This comes after Downing Street indicated that an international arrest warrant was issued for him by the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Thursday.Along with Netanyahu, an international arrest warrant has also been issued for Israel’s former defence minister Yoav Gallant. The ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19020 Sun, 24 Nov 2024 17:29:27 +0200 Once again, The Simpsons has managed to (possibly) predict the future.In a 2000 episode called Bart to the Future, Lisa Simpson grows up and becomes the United States’ first female president. Not only that, but her outfit in the episode is very similar to that worn by Kamala Harris when she was inaugurated as Vice President.This isn’t the first time that TV’s longest running series managed t... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18438 Wed, 24 Jul 2024 21:00:00 +0200 US President Joe Biden has announced that he won’t stand for re-election to keep himself in the Oval Office.The 81-year-old Democrat leader took to X to announce the news.“It has been the greatest honour of my life to serve you as President. While I have intended to seek reelection, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and focus solely on fulfil... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18428 Tue, 23 Jul 2024 20:23:43 +0200 One of the Democrats’ biggest donors have asked President Joe Biden to drop out of the presidential race amid health concerns.Actor George Clooney wrote in an article published in The New York Times that although the president had won many battles in his career that’s spanned several decades, “the one battle he cannot win is the fight against time”.Even though several other party donors ha... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18378 Wed, 10 Jul 2024 21:18:37 +0200 Although the party won the most votes in Wednesday’s general election, the African National Congress (ANC) lost its controlling majority.The party’s Secretary General Fikile Mbalula said during a press conference on Sunday that there was nothing to celebrate.“The results showed a significant decline in ANC support from previous elections.”The ruling party managed to get only 40.21% of the ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18234 Mon, 10 Jun 2024 20:36:16 +0200 Spain has withdrawn its ambassador to Argentina after the South American country’s President referred to Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s wife as “corrupt”.The country’s outspoken president refused to apologise after he made the comments at a conference held in Madrid over the weekend.At the conference, President Javier Milei referred to Prime Minister Sanchez’s recent consideration to r... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18176 Wed, 22 May 2024 20:23:41 +0200 Iran and Saudi Arabia have put up their hands and asked if they can join the BRICS group. That’s according to the news agency Bloomberg.BRICS consist of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.Whether the group will allow new members and what criteria they would have to meet will be discussed at this year’s BRICS gathering.Sithembile Ntombela, CEO of Brand South Africa has said that the ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16294 Tue, 04 Apr 2023 05:23:17 +0200 New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has resigned.The 42-year-old held back tears as she announced her resignation during a televised news conference.“I know what this job takes, and I know that I no longer have enough in the tank to do it justice. It’s that simple.”Ardern became Prime Minister in 2017 and during his six years as the head of the country’s political arena, she faced so... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=15931 Thu, 19 Jan 2023 14:31:59 +0200 It is no secret to all people around the world that life has some very frustrating challenges. Unfortunately, in our current times, the world has been facing several drastic problems, such as murders, fires, floods, and economic crisis. Not even to mention the frightening Covid pandemic which has shook this world is various different ways. It is not always easy hearing about the complication ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=15197 Mon, 08 Aug 2022 08:47:17 +0200 The head of Russia’s space agency, Dmitry Rogozin has announced on Russian state TV that the country will be leaving the International Space Station (ISS).“The decision has been taken already, we’re not obliged to talk about it publicly. I can say this only – in accordance with our obligations, we’ll inform our partners about the end of our work on the ISS with a year’s notice,” Rogo... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=14768 Sun, 01 May 2022 10:32:57 +0200 If Mark Meadows’ comments are anything to go by, former President Donald Trump will be running for President again in 2024.Trump’s former Chief of Staff told Newsmax that Trump is moving forward with a presidential run in a real way. He reportedly met with “cabinet members” at his golf club in New Jersey to discuss his political future.In June, Trump announced that he would be making an an... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=13203 Mon, 02 Aug 2021 13:14:35 +0200 President Jovenel Moise was assassinated during an attack on his home in the early hours of Wednesday morning in Port-au-Prince. The attackers, believed to be mercenaries, stormed Moise's private residence around 01:00 and fatally shot him.The first lady, Martine Moise, was also shot in the attack, but she has survived. She was transported to Jackson Health System's Ryder Trauma Center in Miami.Mo... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=13009 Thu, 08 Jul 2021 12:02:55 +0200 Matt Hancock has quit as the British Minister of Health after a video surfaced of him breaking Covid-19 rules.In the video, published by The Sun, the married minister can be seen kissing and embracing an aide in his office at a time when the Covid-19 rules forbid people to have intimate contact with another person outside their household.With the entire nation living under lockdown, colleagues and... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=12925 Mon, 28 Jun 2021 12:41:20 +0200 A video in which South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, was looking for his iPad has gone viral. It also got the country talking as #FirstiPad trended on Twitter yesterday.The video was recorded by various media outlets while getting ready to broadcast the President's address live from the Port of Cape Town.The President visited the port after issues of severe congestion were reported. These ar... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=12897 Wed, 23 Jun 2021 13:22:31 +0200 Hussein Amar has caused an uproar in Tanzania after he complained about a female member of parliament wearing trousers.According to the BBC, Amar said that the way some women dress invites ridicule to the country's parliament."Mr Speaker, an example there is my sister seated on my right with a yellow shirt. Look at the trousers she was worn, Mr Speaker!"WION reports that Amar argued that the parli... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=12747 Thu, 03 Jun 2021 12:17:09 +0200 As South Africa moves towards its municipal elections in October this year, the IEC has announced one voter registration weekend on the 17th and 18th of July.On Wednesday, (Electoral Commission of South Africa) IEC chief electoral officer Sy Mamabolo announced that voter registration weekend will take place on 17 and 18 July. In previous years, this process has happened over two or three weekends.... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=12581 Wed, 12 May 2021 14:21:48 +0200 The Facebook Oversight Board has upheld the decision to ban Donald Trump from the platform. The ex-US President had his account suspended in January after a mob of his supporters stormed the US Capitol.While the Oversight Board's decision has inflamed conservatives, it does come with a caveat. The board has told Facebook that it has to "rethink the ban's 'indefinite' nature". It has also questione... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=12535 Thu, 06 May 2021 10:50:09 +0200 Russian president Vladimir Putin has signed into law a new bill that allows him to extend his time in office with another two terms.In Russia, one term now equals six years so, if everything goes to plan, Putin will still be the head of the country until 2036.When Putin was elected as president in 2000, he served his two consecutive four-year terms as stated by Russian law. In 2008, his second in ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=12315 Tue, 06 Apr 2021 11:59:03 +0200 Jared Kushner has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. Former US President, Donald Trump's, son-in-law was a White House Senior Adviser while Trump was in office.According to Sky News, Kushner was nominated alongside his former deputy, Avi Berkowitz, for their role in negotiating four normalisation deals between Israel and other Arab nations, known as the "Abraham Records".The fact that his f... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=11871 Tue, 02 Feb 2021 13:34:53 +0200 From the beginning of the US Presidential election, the newly elected President, Joe Biden's, campaign promised to undo several of Trump's administration policies on Day 1 of his presidency. Biden was set to sign 17 orders and actions just hours after being sworn in as US leader, thus officially breaking from policies of departing president Donald Trump. They will set new paths on immigration, the... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=11796 Fri, 22 Jan 2021 14:51:44 +0200 President Donald Trump, who is soon to step down as the US President, has planned to go out in style. Trump is planning an "elaborate, military-style send-off" for himself before the newly elected President, Joe Biden's inauguration, scheduled for January 20.His send-off ceremony will include Trump walking down a red carpet while a military band play. Trump has even planned a flypast by US Ai... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=11747 Mon, 18 Jan 2021 12:32:14 +0200 Everything that outgoing US President, Donald Trump, has ever tweeted has been deleted as Twitter suspends his account forever.In a blog post written on 8 January 2021, Twitter stated that; "After close review of recent Tweets from the @realDonaldTrump account and the context around them – specifically how they are being received and interpreted on and off Twitter – we have permanently suspend... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=11688 Sat, 09 Jan 2021 13:49:18 +0200 Thousands of Trump protesters stormed and managed to enter the Capitol building on Tuesday. Supporters of President Donald Trump entered the building after violent clashes with police.This comes after the US senate were to hold its electoral vote.CNN reports that the US Secret Service has had to bring in every available agent to the White House and Naval Observatory.Capitol Hill went into lockdown... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=11663 Thu, 07 Jan 2021 06:33:53 +0200 While he still hasn’t conceded and continues to request recounts, Donald Trump has at least suggested that he will have to move out of the White House soon.This comes after he hinted that he will run again in 2024 at a recent White House Christmas party. Reporters weren’t allowed at the party, but a video of his speech soon surfaced in which the president said he will be back.News24 reports he... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=11550 Thu, 03 Dec 2020 06:16:03 +0200 Former US President, Barack Obama, recently joked about the outgoing President Donald Trump’s emotional state of letting go of the White House on his appearance on the Jimmy Kimmel Live show. Obama joked that Trump could be removed from the White House by Navy SEALs if he refused to leave on Inauguration Day. Kimmel riffed about what might happen if an unnamed person – clearly Tru... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=11457 Tue, 24 Nov 2020 11:01:24 +0200 Amid an ongoing payment dispute with the websites developer, the ANC Youth league's website has been hacked and linked to a hardcore porn site for the past two weeks. Since 2015, the ANC Youth League (ANCYL) has had no control over their website after their developer blocked them, citing outstanding payments for services rendered. According to News24, ANC's legal advisor, Krish Naidoo, has written... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=11328 Tue, 10 Nov 2020 15:22:04 +0200 As the US election-fever winds down, president-elect Joe Biden moves towards taking over the white house. But Donald Trump refuses to concede defeat. In 73 days, president-elect, Joe Biden, will move into the White House as he takes over as the United States president. As he looks forward, he and running mate, Kamala Harris, have launched a website called BuildBackBetter.com, and a Twitter feed wi... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=11312 Mon, 09 Nov 2020 11:18:14 +0200 The Zondo commission has requested the banking records of EFF leaders, Julius Malema and Floyd Shivambu, only a week after the commission reportedly asked for financial records of former president Jacob Zuma and his children. The commission broadened its investigation into state capture to include EFF leaders that are linked to a number of state contracts. The commission has issued subpoenas ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=11154 Mon, 26 Oct 2020 12:48:48 +0200 Although he is still meant to be in isolation, US president Donald Trump is back home in the White House only three days after testing positive for Covid-19. The World Health Organisation (WHO) advises that those that have tested positive should self-isolate for 10 days as they could still be contagious and infect others. WHO also advises people to wear masks in public spaces. Trump, who has been ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=10974 Tue, 06 Oct 2020 13:23:18 +0200 American President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, have tested positive for Covid-19. In an announcement early on Friday, US President Donald Trump said that he and his wife, Melania, had tested positive for Covid-19. Tonight, @FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19. We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get through this TOGETHER! — Donald J. Trump (@... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=10950 Fri, 02 Oct 2020 10:30:00 +0200 As if tensions between Iran and the United States couldn’t get any worse, the plot thickens and now South Africa has been dragged into it. Politico reports that the Iranian government is weighing an assassination attempt against the American ambassador to South Africa. This is according to a US government official familiar with the issue and another official who has seen the intelligence. Th... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=10809 Tue, 15 Sep 2020 12:06:58 +0200 After a Clicks advert went viral, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) threatened to shut down Clicks stores across the country. And now, chaos has broken out at several Clicks stores across the country since Monday, as the EFF lived up to their promise of causing disruption unless their demands are met by the retailing giant. EFF leader, Julius Malema, called on all EFF members of the political pa... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=10743 Tue, 08 Sep 2020 16:28:54 +0200 The Nelson Mandela Foundation recently fired back at disparaging remarks involving the late South African statesman, made by US President Donald Trump. The comments were stated in a book by Michael Cohen titled, Disloyal: A Memoir, which was made by the US president about African leaders, and former South African president Nelson Mandela in particular. Michael Cohen previously served as an at... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=10741 Tue, 08 Sep 2020 15:51:22 +0200 As civil unrest continues to rage in the streets of Kenosha, Portland, American President Donald Trump threatened to send the National Guard to control the outrage, if Democratic Mayor Ted Wheeler doesn't do so on his own. It is reported that Portland, Oregon has been one of the largest sites of riots and violence in the fallout following the death of George Floyd the end of May. Trump claimed the... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=10690 Wed, 02 Sep 2020 13:39:09 +0200 While Donald Trump would love to see a female president, his opinion is that it should be his own daughter, Ivanka. Speaking at a campaign rally in New Hampshire on Friday night, the president of the United States said the Democratic vice-presidential candidate, Kamala Harris, is not competent to become the first female president, reports Business Insider. "They're all saying, 'We want Ivanka!'"&n... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=10663 Mon, 31 Aug 2020 11:34:20 +0200 Former American President, Barack Obama, recently released his speech adressed at the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia. "He's shown no interest in putting in the work, no interest in finding common ground, no interest in using the awesome power of his office to help anyone but himself and his friends. No interest in treating the presidency as anything but one more reality show tha... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=10609 Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:12:35 +0200 The National Executive Committee (NEC), which is the highest decision-making body in the African National Congress (ANC), recently met to discuss recent wide-ranging issues which included; reports of graft, the Covid-19 pandemic, Women's Month, local government, the taxi industry indaba and infrastructure development's role in the country's plans for economic recovery. However, the party’s a... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=10467 Thu, 06 Aug 2020 12:12:39 +0200 Following a decision made by the United States to close the Chinese consulate in Houston, the Chinese government has ordered the closing of a US Consulate in Chengdu. The trade war between the two countries and the COVID-19 virus have been the reasons for tensions growing as both countries appear to not give in. US President Donald Trump has accused China of creating the COVID-19 virus in a lab, a... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=10370 Mon, 27 Jul 2020 14:06:17 +0200 Andrew Mlangeni, the anti-Apartheid struggle icon and last remaining member of the Rivonia Trial, died on Tuesday. According to News24, the 95-year-old Mkhulu, as he was fondly known , was admitted to 1 Millitary Hospital in Thaba Tshwane, Pretoria on Tuesday following an abdominal complaint. In a statement released by President Cyril Ramaphosa, he praised the icon’s life. “He was a ch... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=10345 Wed, 22 Jul 2020 13:14:33 +0200 The Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Gwede Mantashe has tested positive for COVID-19. His wife, Nolwandle also received her positive results on Tuesday the 14th of July. Both of them are currently in self isolation at home. The Minister will continue to work from home. According to a statement released by Cabinet, this was the Minister’s third round of tests that was conducted since... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=10286 Wed, 15 Jul 2020 07:05:07 +0200 As Covid-19 overwhelms the Eastern Cape's hospitals, Premier, Oscar Mabuyane, has requested assistance from the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) medical team. With news of staff at hospitals in the Eastern Cape participating in a go-slow, the impending influx of Covid-19 patients has the province worried. Hospital workers want to shine a light on their grievances regarding their workin... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=10227 Wed, 01 Jul 2020 14:52:31 +0200