Cape Town, South Africa – The annual Mining Indaba conference opened on Tuesday under the theme “Stronger Together”, bringing together leaders from government and industry to shape the priorities of Africa’s vital mining sector. Keynote Address by Zambia’s President Delivering the keynote, Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema emphasized the importance of…
Pretoria, South Africa – President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that South Africa will withdraw its troops from the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO) before the end of 2026. In a statement released on Saturday, February 8, 2026, the Presidency confirmed that Ramaphosa had…
Pretoria, South Africa – The country is facing its worst outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in decades, but the first locally-produced vaccine in over 21 years could become a major ally in fighting the crisis. For livestock farmers, recent months have been marked by mounting losses as herds were infected…
Lusaka, Zambia – Eight months after the death of former Zambian president Edgar Lungu, the question of where he will be buried remains unresolved, despite clear court rulings and mounting public interest. Lungu, who served as Zambia’s leader from 2015 to 2021, died of an undisclosed illness in a South…
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Johannesburg, South Africa – South Africa’s leading cinema chains have abruptly withdrawn the documentary “Melania”, centered on US First Lady Melania Trump, just days before its scheduled international release. The film, which was set to premiere on January 30, was removed from listings on both Nu Metro and Ster Kinekor…
Vereeniging, South Africa – Dozens of mourners gathered at a sports complex in Vereeniging on Sunday to bid farewell to three schoolchildren who lost their lives in a tragic school bus crash earlier this week. The memorial service drew government ministers, pupils from several schools, and members of the public,…
A South African court has rejected an attempt by the country’s heritage authority to stop the sale and export of items linked to Nelson Mandela, ruling that the agency lacked legal grounds to intervene. Supreme Court of Appeal Decision The Supreme Court of Appeal found that the South African Heritage…
South Africa’s finance minister, Enoch Godongwana, has confirmed that the country will temporarily step back from its G20 engagements during the United States presidency of the grouping, describing the move as a “temporary setback.” Speaking at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos on Thursday, Godongwana explained that the decision…
Wildfires burning in Franschhoek, east of Cape Town, flared up again on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, leaving fire crews scrambling to contain the blaze in the Cape Winelands district. Winds Fuel the Flames Local reports indicate that fierce winds of up to 50 km/h have worsened the situation, spreading flames…