News in a nutshell

Curated by Jonathan Ancer

Cyril to face MPs | Mobile shower bus launched | Can the opposition get it together in 2024? | Violence in Libya | Pakistan flooding catastrophe | Comrades drama | Club's creep crackdown

▲ 0 ▼

You are currently unable to write comments. Please become a premium member to comment. To keep the system manageable, we limit how often members can comment. You will be able to comment again soon.

Ramaphosa in Parliament to face the music over Phala Phala, immigration and GBV

The president will face MPs in the National Assembly tomorrow. Leading the pack on Phala Phala will be the ATM, which has called on Parliament to set up an inquiry into the saga.

News24
▲ 0 ▼

You are currently unable to write comments. Please become a premium member to comment. To keep the system manageable, we limit how often members can comment. You will be able to comment again soon.

Mobile showers for homeless people: 'mother of water' bus launched

'I just cried underneath the water,' say a woman who has been homeless for 30 years. It was her first hot shower in ages. She normally takes a crate, puts a black bag in it and washes herself.

GroundUp News
▲ 0 ▼

You are currently unable to write comments. Please become a premium member to comment. To keep the system manageable, we limit how often members can comment. You will be able to comment again soon.

Was Zuma right that the ANC will rule forever or can the opposition parties get it together to form a coalition government in 2024?

The recent challenges to the DA-led coalitions in Gauteng municipalities point to potholes on the road to a national coalition government. Can the opposition overcome their differences in 2024?

Daily Maverick
▲ 0 ▼

You are currently unable to write comments. Please become a premium member to comment. To keep the system manageable, we limit how often members can comment. You will be able to comment again soon.

News From Our Continent

What we know about Libya’s worst fighting in two years

At least 32 people killed and 159 more wounded in the clashes amid fears of escalating violence in the country divided between rival governments.

Al Jazeera
▲ 0 ▼

You are currently unable to write comments. Please become a premium member to comment. To keep the system manageable, we limit how often members can comment. You will be able to comment again soon.

Official Angolan result gives ruling MPLA wafer thin win. On the streets the outcome isn't believed

Yet, even with a thin majority, the loss of the absolute (two-thirds) majority in parliament – and of the capital, Luanda – has to be seen as a significant defeat for the MPLA.

The Conversation
▲ 0 ▼

You are currently unable to write comments. Please become a premium member to comment. To keep the system manageable, we limit how often members can comment. You will be able to comment again soon.

World News

Pakistan flooding deaths pass 1,000 in 'climate catastrophe'

Flash flooding from the heavy rains has washed away villages and crops as soldiers and rescue workers evacuated stranded residents to the safety of relief camps and provided food to thousands.

AP NEWS
▲ 0 ▼

You are currently unable to write comments. Please become a premium member to comment. To keep the system manageable, we limit how often members can comment. You will be able to comment again soon.

The psychiatrist who warned us that Donald Trump would unleash violence was absolutely right

The vindication of Bandy Lee.

Mother Jones
▲ 0 ▼

You are currently unable to write comments. Please become a premium member to comment. To keep the system manageable, we limit how often members can comment. You will be able to comment again soon.

Health News

OPINION: Towards women-centred climate change decision-making and budgeting

The climate crisis threatens women and girls' access to healthcare. Matshidiso Lencoasa argues that the crisis is an opportunity to centre the vulnerable and protect women’s right to healthcare.

Spotlight
▲ 0 ▼

You are currently unable to write comments. Please become a premium member to comment. To keep the system manageable, we limit how often members can comment. You will be able to comment again soon.

Sport

Drama, tears, elation and how the 'Ultimate Human Race' was all SA needed it to be

Both winners - Tete Dijana and Alexandra Morozova - had emotional journeys to the finish line. 11 700 of the 13 200 starters finished the race yesterday.

Sport24
▲ 0 ▼

You are currently unable to write comments. Please become a premium member to comment. To keep the system manageable, we limit how often members can comment. You will be able to comment again soon.

And Then There's This ...

Sydney nightclub bans staring as part of crackdown on creepy behaviour

Club 77 says it will have a designated safety officer on duty to protect patrons from unwanted attention, including leering, which the Human Rights Commission defines as a form of sexual harassment.

ABC Radio Sydney
▲ 0 ▼

You are currently unable to write comments. Please become a premium member to comment. To keep the system manageable, we limit how often members can comment. You will be able to comment again soon.

Tweet of the Day ... goes to Bonisile (@Bonisile_RMS) for:

This lady at church is eating Maynards so I ask her for some. She drops a few in my hand. Later I ask for more. She lies & says they're finished.... And I am supposed to raise kids with such a person?

Share