insert_link Africa 8am News-22nd April, 2025 Headline #Health Ministry Provides Explanation on Swakopmund Video #Nandi-Ndaitwah Targets Poor Performers #Universities South Africa call for strict gun-free policies across campuses #ISWAP Claims Responsibility for Deadly Attacks on Nigerian Forces and Civilians ......PLUS #Trump stands behind Hegseth over second Signal chat _________________________________________________________ It's Tuesday April 22nd and with your news at 8am, I'm Leonard Witbeen Local 1 The Ministry of Health has responded to a viral video showing nurses […] today22 April, 2025
insert_link World US rules out Ukraine returning to pre-2014 borders US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ruled out a return to Ukraine's pre-2014 borders during his first meeting with NATO allies. It's the clearest signal yet the US is prepared to hand over territory to Russia in any potential peace deal. Nick Harper reports from Washington. today13 February, 2025
insert_link World US Defense Secretary Hegseth confirmed as Vance casts deciding vote US Vice President JD Vance cast the tie-breaking vote in the Senate to confirm Pete Hegseth as Donald Trump's Defense Secretary following a deadlocked Friday evening vote. The former TV presenter becomes the third confirmed member of President Trump's cabinet by the slimmest of margins. Ira Spitzer reports. today27 January, 2025
insert_link World US Senators questioned Hegseth, Trump’s Defense Secretary nominee US Senators questioned Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's Defense Secretary nominee, during a contentious confirmation hearing, citing concerns about his personal conduct and character. The army veteran and former TV host faced scrutiny on Capitol Hill, where Trump's Cabinet picks are undergoing Senate approval ahead of his inauguration, as Benji Hyer reports. today15 January, 2025
insert_link World Hegseth to ‘keep fighting’ for U.S. Secretary of Defense U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is considering Florida Governor Ron DeSantis as a replacement for Pete Hegseth as the nominee to lead the Department of Defense. Many reports have been made of intoxication and sexual abuse against the former Army National Guard officer, Veterans Association president and Fox News contributor. Caroline Malone reports. today5 December, 2024
insert_link World Mixed reception from US lawmakers to Trump cabinet picks Donald Trump's cabinet picks have received a mixed reception from lawmakers from both political parties. Controversial nominees include Robert F Kennedy Junior for the Department of Health and Fox TV host Pete Hegseth for defense secretary. Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more. today25 November, 2024
