PRETORIA Top Stories

Ukraine's Diplomatic Impunity in Pretoria2026-03-06
Independent online (SA): Diplomacy depends on restraint. Rituals exist to preserve a minimum level of civility between states even during periods of conflict. Condolence books belong to that tradition. They acknowledge death and recognise the dignity of a grieving nation. Governments...
IOL Investigation | Education department probes Pretoria Christian school over 'slave-like contract' for children2026-03-06
Independent online (SA): A GautengChristian school is under fire after claims it made pupils “work off” their school fees by spending long hours filming singing and dancing videos for TikTok and YouTube. Some of the videos posted by ChristianProgressiveCollege have pulled in...
Mideast war: Treasury rallies to cushion blow2026-03-05
Mail Guardian South Africa: The US–Israel assault on Iran is sending tremors through global energy markets, raising the risk of higher fuel prices, accelerated inflation and delayed interest rate cuts in South Africa. As the conflict escalates across the Middle East, even a limited...
Iran’s envoy in South Africa defends retaliatory attacks on US bases in the Middle East2026-03-05
Mail Guardian South Africa: The Iranian embassy in South Africa has defended the country’s targeting of American military installations in the escalating confrontation with the US and Israel. Tehran insists its actions fall within its right to self-defence under international law. “Our...
South Africa: 'Abysmal' Service At Pretoria Master's Office2026-03-04
All Africa: The Department of Justice says it is addressing backlogs ......