South Africa’s National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has announced plans to charge National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola in connection with a controversial $20 million (approximately R370 million) health services tender, intensifying a corruption scandal that has shaken the country’s law enforcement leadership. Court Summons Issued According to NPA spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago,…
Presidents Cyril Ramaphosa and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva have jointly called for peace in the Middle East during high-level talks held Monday in Brasília. The meeting took place against the backdrop of escalating violence linked to the ongoing conflict involving the United States and Israel against Iran, a war…
South Africa is preparing for an expanded domestic military deployment as President Cyril Ramaphosa moves to confront spiraling violent crime, entrenched gang activity, and the growing threat of illegal mining networks. Earlier this month, President Ramaphosa announced that the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) would be deployed to high-crime…
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday expressed gratitude to Russian President Vladimir Putin for assisting in the repatriation of 17 South African citizens who were allegedly duped into joining the war in Ukraine under the guise of bodyguard training. The Return of Trapped Citizens Ramaphosa confirmed that: The group…
Pretoria, South Africa – Diplomatic relations between South Africa and Israel took a dramatic turn on Friday, January 30, 2026, as South Africa expelled Israel’s chargé d’affaires, Ariel Seidman, citing “unacceptable violations of diplomatic norms and practices.” Seidman was declared persona non grata and given 72 hours to leave the…
Johannesburg, South Africa – Hundreds of demonstrators marched to the American consulate in Sandton on Saturday to protest US intervention in Venezuela and the capture of former president Nicolas Maduro. Organized by Trade Unions and Communist Party The protest was led by members of the South African Communist Party and…
South Africa has agreed not to obstruct a U.S. refugee program allowing white South Africans to emigrate, according to a summary of an internal meeting reviewed by Reuters. The assurance came during a closed-door session on December 23, following heightened diplomatic tensions after South African authorities raided a U.S. refugee…
South Africa has announced it will no longer accept chartered flights carrying Palestinians, following the disputed arrival of 153 passengers from Gaza earlier this month. Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola described the flight as part of “a clear agenda to cleanse Palestinians out of Gaza and the West Bank.” Israeli authorities…
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Friday that South Africa will symbolically hand over the G20 presidency to an “empty chair” at next week’s summit, following the decision by the United States to skip the event. Ramaphosa also emphasized the importance of maintaining and repairing trade relations with Washington. U.S. President…
The South African government has confirmed receiving urgent requests for assistance from 17 citizens who joined mercenary forces fighting in Ukraine’s Donbas region, appealing to be brought back home. In a statement released on Thursday, the Presidency said the men aged between 20 and 39 are currently trapped in the…