A catch-up with spirited women in an elegant glass conservatory overlooking manicured gardens and a chat with a top Western envoy not shy to ruffle diplomatic feathers was in the offing this week.
From cholera outbreaks to gas leaks, jail birds to climate change, and hitmen to yacht race winners, we reflect on some of the news that stunned, saddened and captured our hearts this year
Lady R, the Russian-registered cargo ship which docked in Simonstown in December last year, delivered equipment for the South African National Defence Force and which had been ordered from a company based in the United Arab Emirates in 2018.
President Cyril Ramaphosa told parliament the government is “looking into” allegations made by the US government that a Russian ship that docked at Simon's Town naval base left South Africa loaded with weapons.
A fallout over Russia and Ukraine war could have serious consequences for SA, with experts warning yesterday that allegations of SA’s supply of weapons to the conflict could result in business closures and job losses.
President Cyril Ramaphosa told parliament the government is “looking into” allegations made by the US government that a Russian ship that docked at Simon's Town naval base left South Africa loaded with weapons.
President Cyril Ramaphosa told parliament the government is “looking into” allegations made by the US government that a Russian ship that docked at Simon's Town naval base left South Africa loaded with weapons.