February 24, 2023
South Africa: Anti-Money Laundering Group Adds South African Nigeria to Grey List, Suspends Russia
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has also added South Africa and Nigeria to its "grey list," a move that can be devastating to a nation's economy. Read more »
February 22, 2023
South Africa: Russia Rules Out Hypersonic Missile Launch Off South Africa
A Russian ship loaded with hypersonic missiles will take part in joint naval drills with China off South Africa's eastern coast this week. But a Russian commander denied there were… Read more »
February 16, 2023
South Africa: Russia-China Naval Exercises Strain Ties With West
Pretoria's Western allies are unhappy about South Africa hosting upcoming joint naval exercises with Russia and China. Historical ties between Moscow and the ruling ANC may explain… Read more »
February 11, 2023
South Africa: South African Rap Star Gunned Down in Drive-By Shooting
Kiernan Forbes, known as AKA, was shot and killed Friday in Durban on South Africa's eastern coast. Read more »
February 01, 2023
Southern Africa: South Africa's Energy Crisis Is Disastrous for the Region, Analysts Say
The prolonged and unprecedented energy crisis that plunges households into darkness for several hours daily has raised the cost of doing business in South Africa too. Read more »
January 23, 2023
Africa: Russia and the Continent - South Africa, Russia Deepen Military Ties
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov was in Pretoria on Monday for talks with one of Moscow's most important allies in Africa. The visit comes as South Africa prepares for joint naval… Read more »
January 10, 2023
Southern Africa: Probe Into Southern African Soldiers Burning Bodies
A 20-second video circulating online depicting soldiers throwing bodies onto a burning pile of rubbish in Mozambique has prompted an investigation. It could amount to war crimes if… Read more »
December 30, 2022
Africa: Africa Buckles Up in Bid to End Road Carnage
Every year, scores of people die or get seriously injured on African roads. The situation becomes notably worse during Christmas and New Year celebrations. Authorities in several… Read more »
December 29, 2022
South Africa: White Men Charged Over 'Racist' Fight At Pool in South Africa
Three white men in South Africa have been charged with crimes, including attempted murder, after an alleged racist attack. The incident has sparked public outrage and a call by the… Read more »
December 26, 2022
South Africa: South Africa - Driver Arrested After Deadly Tanker Blast
Police charged the gas tanker driver with multiple counts of culpable homicide after his truck got stuck beneath a bridge and exploded near Johannesburg. Read more »
December 17, 2022
South Africa: Freak Wave Kills Three At South African Beach
Dozens of people were dragged into the Bay of Plenty, one of Durban's most popular beaches. Read more »
December 05, 2022
South Africa: Ramaphosa Challenges Allegations of Corruption
South Africa's embattled leader Cyril Ramaphosa is seeking to annul a bombshell report in court after calls for his removal grew louder. His ANC party has vowed to back him on any… Read more »
December 02, 2022
South Africa: South Africa's Ramaphosa Fighting for Political Survival
Opposition leaders in South Africa are calling on President Cyril Ramaphosa to resign amid allegations of a robbery coverup. Leaders of his party, the African National Congress,… Read more »
November 30, 2022
South Africa: President Faces Impeachment Debate
An independent panel found enough evidence to warrant a parliamentary debate on President Cyril Ramaphosa's future. It is connected to the alleged cover-up of a robbery at his… Read more »
November 29, 2022
South Africa: Anti-Apartheid Hero's Killer Stabbed in Prison Before Being Released on Parole
Janusz Walus was due to be released on parole after serving nearly 30 years in prison for killing anti-apartheid leader Chris Hani. News of his expected release caused wide… Read more »
South Africa: Kremlin-Backed Russian Broadcaster to Open Media Centre, Seeks Media Partners
RT, the Kremlin-backed international broadcaster, is opening a media center in South Africa and seeking partners on the continent. Russia's disinformation campaign aims for more… Read more »
November 21, 2022
South Africa: German Firm Faces Payback Bill in South Africa
Previous lucrative deals clinched by German software giant SAP in South Africa have returned to haunt the company. A proposal by a graft investigating agency could see SAP forced… Read more »
October 29, 2022
South Africa: South Africa Cements New Zulu King's Rule
King Misuzulu was formally declared the head of the country's most influential traditional monarchy at a ceremony in Durban. The new king will first need to repair royal family… Read more »
October 25, 2022
Ethiopia: Ethiopia-Tigray Peace Talks Open in South Africa
Peace talks aimed at ending the two-year-old conflict in the Tigray regions of Ethiopia have begun in Pretoria. The negotiations follow a surge in violence in recent weeks. Read more »
October 24, 2022
Africa: Tigray, Ethiopian Govt Negotiators Arrive in South Africa for Peace Talks
Tigray rebels and the Ethiopian government have announced their arrival in South Africa for peace talks. It is the most serious effort to date to find a solution to the devastating… Read more »
October 07, 2022
Ethiopia: Cautious Optimism Ahead of Ethiopia-Tigray Peace Talks
Analysts have welcomed peace talks in South Africa between regional leaders of Ethiopia's Tigray region and the federal government but say both sides must get serious this time… Read more »
October 04, 2022
South Africa: German Tourist Shot Dead Near Kruger National Park
Police in South Africa are searching for suspects wanted for the killing of a German tourist who was shot dead while traveling to the world renowned Kruger game reserve. Read more »
September 17, 2022
South Africa: South Africa and U.S. Pledge Further Cooperation
South Africa and the US have vowed to work more closely in areas such as climate change and security, despite disagreement on the war in Ukraine. Read more »
September 11, 2022
South Africa: Dormant Diamond Mine Bursts, Causes Deadly Flood
The burst diamond mine flooded a residential area, causing a power outage in the town of Jagersfontein and the evacuation of several residents. The now dormant mine was once owned… Read more »
August 24, 2022
South Africa: 'We Cannot Breathe' - Workers Protest Rising Cost of Living
Trade union-led protests have called on the government to reign in runaway inflation and rising costs. South Africa is still reeling from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Read more »