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Is Iran’s Top Cleric Calling for Holy War Against Trump and Netanyahu?

An Iranian fatwa labels U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as "enemies of God" (moharebeh), a grave religious accusation in Islamic law. Image: ANI

Is Iran’s Top Cleric Calling for Holy War Against Trump and Netanyahu?

Nkosinathi Mkhize June 30, 2025

(The Post News)- Iran’s highest-ranking Shia clerics has issued a religious decree branding U.S. President Donald Trump...

Emergency meeting was held with the South African National Defence Union (Sandu) following a growing outcry over unpaid allowances to troops deployed in the Democratic Republic of Congo. [

SANDF Faces Backlash Over Unpaid Allowances to Soldiers Deployed in DRC

Boipelo Leburu June 30, 2025

(The Post News)- The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) summoned a crisis meeting with the South...

South Africa’s Minister Ronald Lamola leads the national delegation at the UN Financing Summit in Spain, championing debt relief and global financial reform for developing nations. Image: eNCA.

SA Leads Charge for Debt Relief at UN Finance Talks in Spain

Mampho Modise June 30, 2025

(The Post News)– South Africa is taking a stance in leading a role in global efforts to...

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, Africa’s third-longest-serving leader, launches his bid for a seventh term. Image: Anadolu Agency.

Uganda’s President Museveni Seeks Re-election For a 7th Term

Lukhona Sixishe June 30, 2025

(The Post News)– After 39 years in power, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has confirmed he will once...

Mbalula Asserts GNU Stability Without DA

“GNU will not collapse without DA,” says Mbalula as coalition tensions rise. Image: IOL.

Mbalula Asserts GNU Stability Without DA

Mampho Modise June 30, 2025

(The Post News)– African National Congress (ANC) secretary general Fikile Mbalula has strongly proclaimed the Government of...

Congressional Budget Office report reveals nearly 12 million could lose health insurance under Trump’s sweeping budget bill, which includes $1.1 trillion in cuts to Medicaid, Medicare, and ACA programs. [ Image by Le Monde]

Trump-Backed Budget Bill Could Strip Health Coverage from 12 Million Americans, CBO Warns

Boipelo Leburu June 30, 2025

(The Post News)- A politically contentious budget bill measure backed by President Donald Trump and Senate Republicans...

DA urges commitment to honest leadership and fair governance, signals it may reconsider its role in the Government of National Unity if shared values are not upheld.

DA Draws Line in the Sand Over GNU, Demands Accountability

Thembeka Dlamuka June 29, 2025

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has sent a clear message to the African National Congress (ANC) and President...

“If Iran restarts its nuclear program, the bombing will start,” Trump declares. Source image: AFP

Trump Threatens to Bomb Iran if Nuclear Program Resumes

Mampho Modise June 28, 2025

(The Post News)- The president of the USA, Donald Trump has again re-started tensions with Iran by...

President Cyril Ramaphosa defends removal of Deputy Minister Andrew Whitfield, citing violation of cabinet rules and practices.

Ramaphosa says Whitfield’s Removal was due to Violation of Cabinet Rules and Practices

Lindelani Mndaba June 28, 2025

(The Post News)- President Cyril Ramaphosa has defended his decision on the removal of Deputy Minister of...

KZN Premier hands over a drone to the community in Manguzi to aid in crime prevention and monitoring

KZN Premier Takes Action Against Crime with Drone Donation

Nothando Mbeje June 27, 2025

(The Post News)- Earlier today, the Premier of KwaZulu-Natal, accompanied by the MEC for Agriculture, Thembeka Madlopha...

Iran's Nuclear sites damaged after devastating US-Israel attacks | Image: Iranian FM

Iran’s Foreign Minister Confirms the Damage of Nuclear Sites

Sibahle Dayimani June 27, 2025

(The Post News)- It’s been five days since the United States and Israel bombed Iran’s nuclear sites....

DA leader John Steenhuisen has accused President Ramaphosa of double standards and threatened to pull the party out of the GNU. Image: Gallo Images.

Is the DA About to Pull Out of the GNU Over Whitfield’s Firing?

Nkosinathi Mkhize June 27, 2025

(The Post News)- The Democratic Alliance (DA) has issued a stark warning: it may walk away from...

Pentagon Report on Iran Strikes Leaves Major Gaps

Pentagon report on Iran strikes highlights precision and secrecy, but key questions about the mission’s success remain unanswered. Image: AFP.

Pentagon Report on Iran Strikes Leaves Major Gaps

Mampho Modise June 27, 2025

(The Post News)– The Pentagon report on Iran strikes released on Thursday has raised more suspicion than...

on: Nomvula Mokonyane defends ANC'S decision to sideline SACP from campaign talks.

‘We Won’t Be Zumafied’: Mokonyane Shuts Out SACP Amid Election Tensions

Vuyiseka Dyantyi June 27, 2025

A recent incident at an ANC election workshop in Mpumalanga has sparked renewed speculation about internal fractures...

Barcelona- Athletic Beef Over Nico Williams

Lamine Yamal with Nico Williams at Spain national team. With s possible of a reunion at Barcelona. Image: Total Barca on X

Barcelona- Athletic Beef Over Nico Williams

Phishego Mathipa June 26, 2025

Athletic Bilbao is fuming over Barcelona for the possible signing of Nico Williams. It is determined to...

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader, has claimed victory over Israel, stating that Iran delivered a "severe slap" and emerged victorious. Image: AFP

Khamenei Breaks Silence, Declares Iran’s ‘Victory’ After US and Israeli Strikes

Nkosinathi Mkhize June 26, 2025

(The Post News)- After nearly two weeks underground, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei re-emerged on Thursday...

“If this isn’t genocide, what is?” -Gaza photojournalist Belal Khaled shares his harrowing eyewitness account of the Gaza genocide at a Cape Town event. Instagram/@belalkhaled, June 2025

‘If This Isn’t Genocide, What Is?’: Belal Khaled Brings Gaza’s Horror to South Africa

Mampho Modise June 26, 2025

(The Post News)- The room fell silent as Palestinian photojournalist Belal Khaled took the stage at the...

Floyd Shivambu's announcement of consultation process for a new political party is met with online debates. Supporters and critics clashing online as tribalism concerns emerge. Image source: Floyd Shivambu page/ Facebook

X Poll Results: 32% Back Floyd Shivambu’s New Party, Mayibuye iAfrika

Vuyiseka Dyantyi June 26, 2025

(The Post News)- Floyd Shivambu’s announcement of a consultation process for a new political party is met...

The Israel-Iran conflict escalated into open warfare, drawing in the U.S. and unsettling the global balance as leaders call for urgent peace.

How the Israel-Iran War Pulled in the U.S. and the World

Mampho Modise June 26, 2025

(The Post News)– The Israel-Iran war, which was once a simmering rivalry waged through surrogates and covert...

Kenya marks anniversary of deadly Tax Bill protests with fresh unrest. Image: The Guardian.

Kenya: 8 Killed, Over 400 Injured in Anti-Government Protests

Natalie Semono June 26, 2025

(The Post News)– Kenya’s national rights watchdog reported eight deaths and over 400 injuries during anti-government protests...

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Is Iran’s Top Cleric Calling for Holy War Against Trump and Netanyahu?

SANDF Faces Backlash Over Unpaid Allowances to Soldiers Deployed in DRC

SA Leads Charge for Debt Relief at UN Finance Talks in Spain

Uganda’s President Museveni Seeks Re-election For a 7th Term

Mbalula Asserts GNU Stability Without DA

Trump-Backed Budget Bill Could Strip Health Coverage from 12 Million Americans, CBO Warns

DA Draws Line in the Sand Over GNU, Demands Accountability

Trump Threatens to Bomb Iran if Nuclear Program Resumes

Ramaphosa says Whitfield’s Removal was due to Violation of Cabinet Rules and Practices

KZN Premier Takes Action Against Crime with Drone Donation

Iran’s Foreign Minister Confirms the Damage of Nuclear Sites

Is the DA About to Pull Out of the GNU Over Whitfield’s Firing?

Pentagon Report on Iran Strikes Leaves Major Gaps

‘We Won’t Be Zumafied’: Mokonyane Shuts Out SACP Amid Election Tensions

Barcelona- Athletic Beef Over Nico Williams

Khamenei Breaks Silence, Declares Iran’s ‘Victory’ After US and Israeli Strikes

‘If This Isn’t Genocide, What Is?’: Belal Khaled Brings Gaza’s Horror to South Africa

X Poll Results: 32% Back Floyd Shivambu’s New Party, Mayibuye iAfrika

How the Israel-Iran War Pulled in the U.S. and the World

Kenya: 8 Killed, Over 400 Injured in Anti-Government Protests

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