The 31st UN Climate Change Conference has opened in Antalya, Türkiye bringing together representatives from nearly 200 countries for climate talks against a backdrop of record-breaking temperatures, escalating climate impacts and growing energy insecurity.

World leaders and activists say COP31 is a critical opportunity for countries to accelerate climate action and strengthen cooperation.

Nhlanhla Mahlangu reports.

The 31st UN Climate Change Conference has opened in Antalya, T&uuml;rkiye bringing together representatives from nearly 200 countries for climate talks against a backdrop of record-breaking temperatures, escalating climate impacts and growing energy insecurity.
World leaders and activists say COP31 is a critical opportunity for countries to accelerate climate action and strengthen cooperation.
Nhlanhla Mahlangu reports.

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UN Climate Summit opens amid record heat

Thousands of displaced families in Gaza are spending nights in the open after heavy rains flooded tens of thousands of tents.

 Aid groups say about 90% of the population has been left homeless since the war began three years ago, with access to shelter and aid under growing strain.

For more on the humanitarian situation and the reality on the ground, Mpho Sithole spoke to Palestinian journalist and humanitarian worker Akram Al-Sattari in the Gaza Strip.

Thousands of displaced families in Gaza are spending nights in the open after heavy rains flooded tens of thousands of tents.
&nbsp;Aid groups say about 90% of the population has been left homeless since the war began three years ago, with access to shelter and aid under growing strain.
For more on the humanitarian situation and the reality on the ground, Mpho Sithole spoke to Palestinian journalist and humanitarian worker Akram Al-Sattari in the Gaza Strip.

Gaza families left exposed by floods

The African National Congress's (ANC) loss of electoral dominance has sparked an intense debate about whether this is the beginning of the end or a moment for renewal.

Author Yonela Diko argues that the ANC's decline cannot be understood only through governance failures, but also through its inability to shape the broader centres of power in society, while abandoning a tradition of competent leadership that once defined the movement.

Mpho Sithole now explores whether this represents a temporary setback or a defining crossroads for the ANC with Yonela Diko.

The African National Congress's (ANC) loss of electoral dominance has sparked an intense debate about whether this is the beginning of the end or a moment for renewal.
Author Yonela Diko argues that the ANC's decline cannot be understood only through governance failures, but also through its inability to shape the broader centres of power in society, while abandoning a tradition of competent leadership that once defined the movement.
Mpho Sithole now explores whether this represents a temporary setback or a defining crossroads for the ANC with Yonela Diko.

ANC's electoral setback sparks debate

Nine foreign nationals are expected to appear in a South African Court after being arrested in a Hawks-led operation over allegations that they were preparing to leave South Africa to participate in the Russia-Ukraine war.The arrests followed a multinational intelligence-driven investigation involving INTERPOL, the Hawks, SAPS Crime Intelligence and other international law enforcement agencies.

The suspects, aged between 20 and 26, are expected to face charges under South Africa's Regulation of Foreign Military Assistance Act.

To unpack the security, legal and geopolitical implications of this case, Mpho Sithole spoke to independent security analyst Azaniah Mnisi.

Nine foreign nationals are expected to appear in a South African Court after being arrested in a Hawks-led operation over allegations that they were preparing to leave South Africa to participate in the Russia-Ukraine war.The arrests followed a multinational intelligence-driven investigation involving INTERPOL, the Hawks, SAPS Crime Intelligence and other international law enforcement agencies.
The suspects, aged between 20 and 26, are expected to face charges under South Africa's Regulation of Foreign Military Assistance Act.
To unpack the security, legal and geopolitical implications of this case, Mpho Sithole spoke to independent security analyst Azaniah Mnisi.

UN Climate Summit opens amid record heat

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