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Makkah Pact Explained: Could It Become a Muslim NATO?

Annette HavengaSeptember 2, 2026

Written by: Hudaa Ahmed | Happening News Staff Writer Makkah is the city towards which Muslims around the world turn in prayer. Now, its name has been placed on the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, a collective security pact signed by Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan that has already been compared with NATO. The pact states...

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Annette HavengaSeptember 2, 2026

Events Diary for September upcoming events in Cape Town – for more information or to book – womeninmedia@happeningnews.co.za 5 September Ready, Set, Grow: A Supportive Morning for Expectant & Current Parents, focused on confidence, skills, and support Read: https://www.happeningnews.co.za/2026/08/31/ready-set-grow-parent-morning/ https://www.quicket.co.za/events/378356-ready-set-grow-a-supportive-morning-for-expectant-new-parents-focused-on-confid/# 9 September From Paper to Possibilities: Badisa Conference & AGM 2026 https://www.quicket.co.za/events/385743-from-paper-to-possibilities-badisa-conference-agm-2026/# 12 September Fireside...

Is Pietermaritzburg’s Air Secretly Ageing Your Skin?

Annette HavengaAugust 31, 2026

Written by Hudaa Ahmed | Happenin News SA staff writer PIETERMARITZBURG – Is Pietermaritzburg’s Air Secretly Ageing Your Skin? You may be spending hundreds of rands on sunscreen, serums and moisturiser, but one threat to your skin could already be floating through Pietermaritzburg’s air. Air pollution is usually discussed as a danger to the lungs...

Delivering Growth with Discipline and Care: Deidré Baartman and Annette Havenga in Conversation

Annette HavengaAugust 31, 2026

Fireside Conversation in Cape Town, South Africa – What does it take to achieve sustainable success in today’s fast-changing economy? WomeninMedia Africa is bringing together two influential female voices for an inspiring fireside conversation focused on leadership, financial discipline, media influence and meaningful growth. “Delivering Growth with Discipline and Care” will feature Western Cape Minister...

Ready, Set, Grow! Cape Town event brings leading experts together to empower new and expectant parents

Annette HavengaAugust 31, 2026

Ready, Set, Grow! – Expert advice, practical guidance and community support take centre stage at new Cape Town parent event CAPE TOWN – The journey into parenthood is filled with excitement, anticipation and, for many new parents, plenty of uncertainty. A new Cape Town event aims to help parents navigate those early stages with greater...

King Harald V Dies at 89 as Norway Mourns Beloved Monarch

Thea JacobsAugust 30, 2026

King Harald V dies at the age of 89, bringing to an end a reign of more than 35 years and marking the beginning of a new era for Norway’s monarchy. The Norwegian Royal Court announced that King Harald died peacefully at Oslo University Hospital Rikshospitalet at 06:35 on Friday, 28 August 2026. His son,...

Nepal Tibet flood disaster leaves 750 dead

Nepal Tibet Flood Disaster: 750 Dead in Devastating Himalayan Catastrophe

Thea JacobsAugust 30, 2026

The Nepal Tibet flood disaster has become one of the deadliest Himalayan disasters in recent years, with at least 750 people confirmed dead and more than 3,000 still missing after a glacier collapse sent a devastating wall of water, rock, ice and mud through mountain communities. The disaster began on Wednesday, 26 August 2026, near...

Springboks Fight Back to Beat All Blacks 33-26 in Cape Town

Thea JacobsAugust 30, 2026

Springboks beat All Blacks 33-26 in Cape Town on Saturday, 29 August 2026, in an epic comeback victory that levelled the four-Test Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series at 1-1. Playing in front of 56,589 spectators at DHL Stadium, South Africa produced a far stronger performance than in the opening Test in Johannesburg. The Boks led 24-14...

Nepal China Floods 2026 rescue operations after deadly Himalayan flash floods

Nepal China Floods 2026: 5 Critical Facts as Crisis Deepens

Thea JacobsAugust 29, 2026

Nepal China Floods 2026 have developed into a major humanitarian disaster, with 633 people confirmed dead and nearly 3,000 still missing after catastrophic flash floods swept through communities along the Himalayan border. Rescue operations continued on Saturday, 29 August, four days after a glacier collapse unleashed a massive torrent of ice, rock, mud and debris...

South Africa Gaza ICJ Dossier 2026 submitted to International Court of Justice

South Africa Gaza ICJ Dossier 2026: 5 Critical Facts

Thea JacobsAugust 29, 2026

South Africa Gaza ICJ developments are back in the spotlight after Pretoria submitted a substantial new dossier concerning the situation in Gaza. The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) announced on Friday, 28 August, that South Africa had submitted the dossier to the ICJ on 25 August 2026. According to DIRCO, the information was...

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EVENTS DIARY

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Ready, Set, Grow! Cape Town event brings leading experts together to empower new and expectant parents

King Harald V Dies at 89 as Norway Mourns Beloved Monarch

Nepal Tibet Flood Disaster: 750 Dead in Devastating Himalayan Catastrophe

Springboks Fight Back to Beat All Blacks 33-26 in Cape Town

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