Dubai-Tel Aviv flight lands in Saudi Arabia after pilots brawl in cockpit, triggering hijacking alert
Israeli Security Chiefs are increasingly treating a mid-air crisis aboard a Flydubai flight to Tel…
Dubai-Tel Aviv flight lands in Saudi Arabia after pilots brawl in cockpit, triggering hijacking alert
Israeli Security Chiefs are increasingly treating a mid-air crisis aboard a Flydubai flight to Tel Aviv as a terrorist attack, following a joint high-level situation assessment between the heads of the IDF, Shin Bet, and Mossad. [1, 2] The aircraft, which was intercepted by scrambled Israeli Air Force fighter jets, underwent a terrifying ordeal after…
If you don’t like SA regime polices, leave, says minister
PRETORIA — Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has sparked fresh debate over patriotism and accountability after publicly questioning why individuals who claim South Africa is “not a good country” choose to stay rather than leave. Speaking on the country’s collective responsibilities, Ntshavheni emphasized that all South Africans must pull together to confront ongoing socioeconomic…
Cape Town’s R5 billion desalination project raises eyebrows over water costs
As the City of Cape Town embarks on yet another proposed desalination plant idea, this time a R5 billion project in Paarden Eiland, concerns have been raised among residents and political parties due to potential implications for water tariffs. This comes as prior desalination plants in Strandfontein and Monwabisi, which have since been decommissioned, “provided…
World Academic Summit 2026 Opens in Cape Town
The World Academic Summit 2026 opened in Cape Town, South Africa, on September 29, bringing together global university leaders, policymakers, researchers and representatives from business and civil society to discuss the future of higher education in the age of artificial intelligence. Organised by Times Higher Education (THE) and jointly hosted by the University of Cape…
More international flights to Cape Town in 2027
Cape Town is getting more international flights going into 2027, with two airlines adding frequencies ahead of the peak travel season. British Airways is increasing its number of international flights between London Heathrow and Cape Town for the upcoming summer season. The airline will increase the frequency on the route from seven flights per week…
German tourists rescued
Two German visitors spent the night on a remote stretch of the Cape Town coastline after one suffered an ankle injury and the pair found themselves struggling along a badly overgrown section of trail near the Boss 400 wreck, Cape {town} Etc reports. The rescue, which began late on Sunday afternoon and ended shortly after midday…
City urges Cape Town residents to cut water use during pipeline repairs
The City of Cape Town has issued an urgent call for residents in several southern and western suburbs to reduce their water consumption while emergency repairs are underway on a major pipeline in Claremont, Cape {town} Etc reports. The City’s Water and Sanitation team began attending to repairs on an 810mm-diameter pipeline on Tuesday, 29 September…
Today is the ancient feast of St Michael and All Angels, traditionally known in England as Michaelmas. The feast itself was celebrated across Western Christendom, but Michaelmas became deeply woven into English life. It marked the turning of the seasons, the end of harvest, and became one of England’s four traditional quarter days, when rents…
Why South Africa’s Budget Explains Its Stagnant Growth
South Africa’s economy is not growing because the national budget is structured against growth. For every R100 the government spends, the bulk goes to salaries, debt interest, day-to-day costs and grants — leaving only a thin slice for the investments that expand the productive base of the economy. According to recent National Treasury consolidated expenditure…
Springboks fall short in Australia
Australia 42–38 South Africa The Springboks suffered a dramatic 42-38 defeat to Australia in a chaotic Test match at Optus Stadium in Perth on Sunday, 27 September 2026. The Wallabies, under coach Les Kiss, built a commanding 42-17 lead with around 15 minutes remaining through tries from Len Ikitau (two), Ben Donaldson, Harry Wilson and…
