Opinion

The heavy rains affecting Southern Africa are classified as 1-in-50 and 1-in-100-year events. However, due to global warming, these extreme weather events are becoming more frequent.

But one of Colombia's many cold cases is back on the front pages following shock new allegations: the hitmen claim that the mastermind of the 2002 abduction was none other than international cycling star Luis "Lucho" Herrera.

John Steenhuisen’s departure leads to the obvious question: Who will take over DA leadership?

US and Iranian officials are due this week to hold their first talks since Iran launched a deadly crackdown on protests, in a meeting likely to be crucial in determining if the US carries out renewed military action against the Islamic republic.