South Africa
Trump administration orders South African ambassador to leave U.S. by Friday
The Trump administration has ordered South Africa’s ambassador to the United States, Ebrahim Rasool, to leave the country by Friday after being declared “persona non grata” last week, the State Department confirmed. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the decision on social media Friday, stating that Rasool was no longer welcome in the U.S. South…
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio describes South African ambassador as ‘race-baiting politician’; declares he is ‘no longer welcome’ in U.S.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has labeled South Africa’s ambassador to Washington,...
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Trump offers expedited citizenship to white South African farmers while he deports Black and Brown migrants
Despite his administration’s ongoing crackdown on immigration affecting Black and Brown...
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‘We are not going anywhere’ – some white South Africans reject Trump’s resettlement offer amid oppression claims
Some white South Africans have rejected an offer from President Donald Trump to resettle in...
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1,772 Black South African servicemen who died in WWI finally honored
After more than a century of neglect, 1,772 Black South African servicemen who died in World War I have finally been honored with a memorial in Cape Town. These men, members of the Cape Town Labor Corps,...
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100 illegal miners reportedly dead after being trapped for months in South African mine
At least 100 men mining illegally in an abandoned gold mine in South Africa have reportedly died from starvation and dehydration after being trapped underground for months, according to the Mining Affected...
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Check out the top 10 most visited countries in Africa in 2024
Africa has become a growing hub for tourism, with its diverse landscapes, rich cultures, and historical landmarks attracting millions of visitors annually. According to the UN Tourism Barometer, Africa...
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Meet Ramphadi and Sithole, who are now first Africans to win Paralympic medal in wheelchair tennis
Donald Ramphadi and Lucas Sithole are the first Paralympic wheelchair tennis duo to win a medal for South Africa and the African continent. In the quad doubles bronze medal event at the Paris Paralympics...
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‘This crown is not just for beauty’ – How a rejected South African beauty queen was crowned Miss Universe Nigeria
Chidimma Adetshina, who had to withdraw from the Miss South Africa contest due to scrutiny over her nationality, has now been crowned Miss Universe Nigeria. She expressed her joy and relief with tears...
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How an asylum seeker rose from a car guard to a lecturer and PhD candidate
Fabrice Kapya has come a long way in his quest for success. “After my father’s death, we lost practically everything,” Kapya, who received his first degree in Chemical Engineering from...
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How South Africa’s Siphenkosi Nqoro went from fuel attendant to attorney
Siphenkosi Nqoro’s journey to success involved balancing a job as a fuel station attendant with his studies at the university for his LLB. “Law is something I have always wanted to do, and...
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South Africa mourns football star Luke Fleurs shot dead in car hijacking at petrol station
South African footballer Luke Fleurs has been killed in a car hijacking at a petrol station in Johannesburg. The 24-year-old Kaizer Chiefs player was ambushed by unknown gunmen who asked him to step out...
