A devastating road accident south of Johannesburg has claimed the lives of thirteen schoolchildren, renewing urgent concerns over road safety and the transport of learners in South Africa. Police confirmed that a minibus ferrying pupils to school collided with a truck near the industrial city of Vanderbijlpark, approximately 60 kilometres…
Around 600 tourists and staff were evacuated from South Africa’s iconic Kruger National Park after torrential rains caused widespread flooding across the 22,000-square-kilometer wildlife reserve. Roads and camps were submerged, prompting authorities to temporarily close the park and move visitors to safety. With waters now receding, officials are beginning to…
Cape Town, South Africa — A small group of Ukrainian immigrants residing in Cape Town gathered on Friday at Simon’s Town, home to South Africa’s primary naval base, to protest against Russia’s participation in a multinational naval exercise, “Will for Peace 2026.” The week‑long drill, which runs from January 9–16,…
Chinese and Iranian warships have docked near South Africa’s primary naval base ahead of a multinational maritime exercise scheduled to run from January 9 to 16, an event that could further complicate Pretoria’s relations with the United States. The drills, dubbed “Will for Peace,” are being hosted by South Africa…
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…
The first China-led BRICS joint naval exercise is set to commence on Friday in South African waters, marking a significant development in the bloc’s evolving security and defence cooperation. According to official briefings, the naval drills will be conducted under the theme “Joint Actions to Ensure the Safety of Shipping…
A devastating attack in Pretoria, South Africa, has left 11 people dead, including a three-year-old child, after gunmen stormed a hostel reportedly operating an illegal alcohol outlet. The incident, which occurred in Saulsville township, 18 kilometers west of the capital, is the latest in a series of mass shootings that…
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…