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Trump cancels U.S. participation in G20 Summit in South Africa over “Human Rights Concerns”

President Donald Trump announced on Friday that no U.S. government official will attend the upcoming G20 Summit in South Africa, citing what he described as “ongoing human rights abuses” in the country. In a statement shared on Truth Social, Trump condemned......

Ramaphosa doubles down on Sahara 'self-determination' stance at UNGA

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa used his address at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to reaffirm his country’s support for the Polisario Front’s “self-determination” narrative concerning Sahara. His remarks highlighted Pretoria’s continued opposition to......

South Africa’s frustration over Zuma’s Morocco visit deepens amid Sahara dispute

South Africa remains embroiled in controversy surrounding former President Jacob Zuma’s visit to Morocco, where he broke with Pretoria’s stance by supporting Morocco’s sovereignty over Sahara. The visit, which marked a historic shift in South Africa’s typically hostile position......

South African court allows men to take their wife’s surname

South Africa’s Constitutional Court ruled on Thursday that men are legally allowed to adopt their wife’s surname, striking down a law that had previously restricted this option to women. The court described the prohibition as discriminatory and incompatible with constitutional principles......

South Africa: Five suspects killed in shootout with police

Five suspects were shot dead on Monday morning during a gun battle with police in Chatsworth, south of Durban, according to authorities. Police spokesperson Robert Netshiunda said officers had launched a targeted operation against a group linked to murders, burglaries and extortion in the areas of Mpumalanga,......

South African minister probed over racial slurs on social media

South Africa’s Human Rights Commission has launched an investigation into Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie after old social media posts resurfaced showing him using a highly offensive racial slur. The case has reignited a national debate about racism, identity, and the legacy of......

Millions of South Africans face statelessness crisis

Johannesburg, August 19, 2025 – Millions of South Africans are grappling with the consequences of statelessness, three decades after the end of apartheid, facing major challenges in accessing basic services, according to government officials and NGOs. Authorities have warned about what they describe......

South Africa’s last stand: ANC intensifies support for Polisario as Morocco gains ground

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is leading a renewed effort to bolster the Polisario Front, even as the group’s influence and support wane across Africa. Backed by loyal allies in the African National Congress (ANC), Ramaphosa has orchestrated high-profile meetings with Polisario representatives......

Ramaphosa launches national dialogue to mend a “broken” South Africa

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday inaugurated a “national dialogue” in Pretoria, aiming to address what he described as the many “broken” aspects of the country. The initiative comes just over a year after the general elections of May 2024. Ramaphosa highlighted......