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SA courts struggle with delayed reserved judgments, Chief Justice warns

South Africa’s (SA) Judiciary is under mounting pressure as new data reveals that courts are failing to deliver reserved judgments within the required time frames.

Kidnapped Nigerian schoolgirls have ‘been released’

Twenty-four girls who were abducted from a government boarding school in northwestern Nigeria last week have been released, the state governor’s media aide said on Tuesday.

Libya accountability gains mark ‘new momentum’ for justice: ICC

The International Criminal Court (ICC) says recent developments signal renewed progress towards accountability for atrocities committed in Libya, with the first trial in the situation now edging closer.

US shows bipartisan backing for one-year AGOA renewal: SA

South Africa’s (SA) Department of Trade, Industry and Competition says there is bipartisan support in both the United States (US) Congress and the White House for a one-year renewal of the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which expired on September 30, 2025.

Stronger maths, science education is key to Africa’s research future: SA Minister

Nzimande was speaking at the opening of the Science Forum SA in Pretoria.

Severe weather conditions expected in parts of SA

Heavy rain, strong winds, hail and lightning are expected to cause possible local flooding.