Help us create more content like this
Already a member? Sign in.
South Africa
Gang violence in Cape Town force parents to seek former white-only schools
Crime and gang violence fears in the notorious townships on the outskirts of the South African city of Cape Town have reportedly forced some parents to enroll their children in former white-only schools. “Thugs would go into the school carrying guns threatening teachers, forcefully taking their laptops in front of the learners,” a mother named…
-
China, 53 African nations urge US to embrace fair trade amid soaring tariffs
China and 53 African countries have jointly urged the United States to abandon its increasingly...
-
Deadly floods and snow batter South Africa, leaving seven dead and children missing
A fierce winter storm has brought widespread tragedy to parts of South Africa, with at least...
-
South African Rand gains value ahead of key budget decision in parliament
The South African rand gained some ground on Wednesday morning as investors looked ahead to...
-
Second group of white South African refugees arrives in U.S. under Trump-backed resettlement plan
A new group of white South African refugees has touched down in the United States, as part of a fast-tracked and controversial immigration initiative championed by the Trump administration. According to...
-
At just 17, South Africa’s Mongiwa Hazel Ntuli completes actuarial science degree
South Africa’s Mongiwa Hazel Ntuli has made history as one of the University of Pretoria’s youngest-ever graduates, earning a degree in Actuarial Science. She completed her degree at age 17...
-
Mother, two others sentenced to life in chilling South African child trafficking case
A heartbreaking case that once gripped the South African public reached its legal conclusion Thursday, as three individuals, including the child’s mother, were handed life sentences for human trafficking...
-
India reaffirms anti-terror commitment during key diplomatic visit to South Africa
An Indian parliamentary delegation, comprising representatives from all major political parties and led by Supriya Sule of the NCP (Sharad Pawar faction), has completed a series of high-level meetings...
-
South Africa minister denies easing Black ownership rules to favor Elon Musk’s Starlink
South Africa’s Communications Minister, Solly Malatsi, has rejected claims that a draft policy relaxing Black ownership requirements for foreign tech firms was crafted to benefit Elon Musk’s...
-
AfDB to elect new president amid looming $555m funding cut from the U.S
The African Development Bank (AfDB) will elect a new president this week during its annual summit in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, as it faces a major funding cut from the United States. The U.S. government plans...
-
South Africa police minister rebukes Trump over misrepresented protest video and genocide rhetoric
South Africa’s top law enforcement official has strongly condemned U.S. President Donald Trump’s portrayal of a viral video shown during a White House meeting, saying it misrepresents a protest...
-
Inside Ramaphosa’s conversation with Trump: What the South African president told reporters after the meeting
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has opened up about his much-anticipated Oval Office meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, addressing reporters after what many back home feared would be a diplomatic...
