South Korea's impeached president arrested after police swarm home

South Korea's impeached president has been detained after police swarmed his home in the darkness of night in efforts to arrest him following a drawn-out stand-off.

Millions to face chaos as Britain's busiest railway line set to close

Workers are expected to begin work next year on replacing more than 150 miles of wires installed more than a century ago.

Minister Senzo Mchunu insists government never refused to rescue trapped Stilfontein miners

By the end of Tuesday the crane at Stilfontein had brought 106 miners to the surface, and 51 bodies of deceased miners.

A controversial Chinese map made Putin's blood boil

Remember when Russia started using Chinese golf carts to attack Ukrainian forces?

Ukrainian snipers ambushed a group of Russian soldiers

Australia vows strong response if citizen killed in Russian captivity

Oscar Jenkins, a former school teacher from Melbourne, was seen being struck by a Russian interrogator in a video posted in December. View on euronews

Trump-Putin deal forcing Ukraine to give up territory would breach international law, lawyers say

Trump-Putin deal forcing Ukraine to give up territory would breach international law, lawyers say - Experts fear deal between US president-elect and his Russian counterpart would ‘enshrine aggression as a legitimate way to redraw borders’

Horrifying moment cops walk away from gunshot victim because their shifts were ending

Horrifying moment cops walk away from gunshot victim because their shifts were ending - In the video, the officers walk away from the dying man while laughing

ActionSA merges with Forum for Service Delivery, Herman Mashaba's party building an alternative to GNU

ActionSA has announced that they are merging with the Forum for Service Delivery as they aim to build a viable alternative to the Government of National Unity.

Rumours suggest the ANC is scouting Mbuyiseni Ndlozi

The African National Congress in the Free State is reportedly looking to recruit EFF member Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi after falling out of favour with Julius Malema.

Why herds of manatees are huddling in water near America's power plants

Why herds of manatees are huddling in water near America's power plants - A polar vortex that has hit much of the U.S. in a blow to the manatee population

8-hour power outage to affect 32 Joburg suburbs

Residents in Johannesburg are urged to prepare for a power outage in 32 suburbs.

Mbalula reignites public spat with Helen Zille, addresses SACP and yacht controversy

ANC secretary-general reignites tensions with Helen Zille, asserting the ANC’s dominance in the Government of National Unity while addressing coalition dynamics and a luxury yacht controversy.

Puerto Rico calls on Trump to respond after Venezuelan President Maduro threatens to invade

Puerto Rico calls on Trump to respond after Venezuelan President Maduro threatens to invade - Maduro said he wants to ‘achieve’ Puerto Rico’s ‘liberty’ with military force

The Banking Mafia – Conflict of Interest, Account Closures, and the Need for Reform

Edmond Phiri explores how South Africa's major banks operate with unchecked power, mirroring mafia tactics, and why reform is urgently needed.

An overlooked nation is on its way to becoming Europe's next superpower

Kruger National Park camps and roads affected by heavy rains

SANParks has reported that several camps and roads in Kruger National Park have been damaged by the recent heavy rains.

Putin launches attack near Poland border as NATO warplanes scramble

The Russian strikes - hitting vital energy facilities in the coldest weeks of winter - were led by Vladimir Putin's Tu-22 and Tu-95 strategic bombers.

Sanco North West demands action against Mayor accused of extortion

The South African Civic Organisation (SANCO) has demanded action following reports of serious allegations of corruption and maladministration against the Mayor of Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality, Khumalo Molefe.

KZN Finance MEC Rodgers warns municipalities to pay pension fund contributions

Okhahlamba Local Municipality in northern KZN had outstanding contributions to a pension fund that allegedly exceeded R11. 4 million as of December 2024.

Mamelodi Sundowns set R75 million price tag on striker Peter Shalulile as Middle East and North African clubs circle

Tshwane giants Mamelodi Sundowns are said to have placed a whooping R75 million price tag on long-time serving striker Peter Shalulile who has reportedly drawn interest from clubs in the Middle East and North Africa.

HIV-positive teen author and terminally ill learner triumph in matric exams

Cape Town matriculants prove that determination knows no bounds.

Julius Malema admits having no relationship with Mbuyiseni Ndlozi, SA blames EFF leader for tension

Julius Malema stated that he doesn't know why Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi didn't attend the EFF's National People's Assembly, adding that he wasn't responsible for him.

The top nine most expensive private schools in South Africa for 2025

Following a recent fee increase for 2025, these are the nine most expensive private schools in South Africa, each charging over R350,000 annually. The post The top nine most expensive private schools in South Africa for 2025 appeared first on SA People.

Ukraine critical infrastructure hit in 'massive' Russian attack

Ukrainian authorities in the west of the country said Wednesday that critical infrastructure facilities had been targeted in a "massive" Russian missile attack after air alerts sounded nationwide.

Kim Jong-un claims new hypersonic missile is 12 times faster than sound

‘Killed through starvation’: Zwelinzima Vavi insists Stilfontein miners had no viable exit and were left to starve

On the second day of the State-sponsored rescue mission, a total of 106 miners were brought to surface and arrested for illegal mining, while 60 bodies have so far been recovered.

Russia open for talks with Trump after Putin’s diplomat praises his attack on Nato

Russia open for talks with Trump after Putin’s diplomat praises his attack on Nato - Trump has echoed Moscow’s rhetoric, which has described its ‘special military operation’ in Ukraine as a response to planned Nato membership for Kyiv

Everything we know about North Korean soldiers captured by Ukraine

Everything we know about North Korean soldiers captured by Ukraine - Kyiv claims to have captured two North Korean soldiers during fighting in Russia’s Kursk region

Pupils find themselves 200 metres short of free transport

Parents in Ceres protest against the Western Cape Education Department's decision to withdraw free transport for primary school learners living less than five kilometres from school, raising safety and accessibility concerns.

Israeli soldiers are risking jail by refusing to fight in Gaza

Israeli soldiers are risking jail by refusing to fight in Gaza - Soldiers say they saw or did things that crossed ethical lines

‘We are not even dealing with South Africans’: Deputy Police Minister Polly Boshielo says Stilfontein sets wrong precedent

The deputy minister argued that the trapped miners do not have correct documentation and rescuing them sets a bad precedence.

FF Plus to challenge full BELA Act proclamation over Afrikaans education concerns

The FF Plus has called for the revocation of the BELA Act proclamation, saying it disregards the recommendations of the GNU’s dispute resolution mechanism and threatens Afrikaans as a medium of instruction.

Everything we know about the draft ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas

Everything we know about the draft ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas - A deal to end the conflict is said to be close

Biden announces R14K aid for California wildfire victims

President Joe Biden announced a one-time payment of R14,360 for victims of the California wildfires to help them purchase essentials.

Kamala Harris mocked for word salad message to LA fire victims

Kamala Harris has delivered one of her infamous 'word salad' messages to victims of the Los Angeles fires in the final days of her administration.

Rayyan Ebrahim: South Africa's top 2024 matric achiever shares future plans

South Africa's 2024 matric top achiever from the Western Cape shared his future plans and how he was able to achieve such incredible results. People were impressed.

Matric 2023 to 2024: Top performers in each province

Did matriculants in your province do well in 2023 and 2024? Find out the top achievers in each province for each year.

Medvedev's unsettling nuclear threat to the United States

Licensing council sanctions against FlySafair could harm South Africans, critics warn

FlySafair has denied allegations of foreign control after the Air Services Licensing Council declared it non-compliant.

Lukashenko revealed Russia has an important nuclear stockpile in Belarus

School curriculum to be minimised as parents scramble for placement- Lesufi

Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi said schools have been urged to minimise curriculum to the first week.

Malema live and uncensored on eNCA after 5 year snub

“The interview will be nothing but the truth!,” the EFF said.

Accolades for KwaZulu-Natal’s top performing matriculants

Caden, 17 from Phoenix, who got seven distinctions, plans to study actuarial science at Wits University

Cable theft causes extended power outage in Pretoria East

Residents of Pretoria East are facing their fourth day without electricity due to the theft of underground cables, leading to widespread frustration and disruption to essential services.

Matric results show improvement, yet two schooling systems persist in South Africa

Former UCT Vice-Chancellor Mamokgethi Phakeng praises the 2024 matric results but raises concerns over the persistent divide in South Africa's education system, highlighting the need for reform.

'Shivambu and Mpofu the two betrayers': A defiant Malema says there is no void in the EFF

EFF leader Julius Malema said Floyd Shivambu and Dali Mpofu’s 10 to 11 years contribution to the EFF amounted to nothing but a direct betrayal.

Two South Africans among 106 latest illegal miners to be retrieved from Stilfontein shaft with death toll at 51

The death toll has risen to 51 with the nationalities of those who have died in the bowels of the earth not specified.

South Korean president arrested following intense hours-long standoff

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been arrested on charges of insurrection after trying to impose martial law. Yoon is currently at the Corruption Investigation Office (CIO), where he stated that he agreed to the questioning "even though it is an illegal investigation, in order to prevent any unsavoury bloodshed." Authorities executed the arrest warrant after a tense, hours-long standoff with his security team and supporters, and investigators had to use ladders and wire cutters to gain access to his home. The embattled president has been sheltering in his fortified residence for weeks, protected by his Presidential Security Service team, as he evades arrest amid multiple investigations and an impeachment trial. This is the first time in South Korea's history that a sitting president has been arrested. The warrant permits investigators hold Yoon for up to 48 hours. To extend his detention, the CIO must request an arrest warrant within that timeframe. What will happen next for one of America's closest Asian-Pacific allies? Click on to learn more.