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Public outcry follows murder of South African student as suspect killed in police shootout

A suspect wanted for the murder of a South African university student has been killed in a police shootout, igniting public outrage and calls for justice. Olorato Mongale's body was discovered on Sunday in Lombardy, situated north of Johannesburg, just two hours after she was reported missing following......

South Africa faces diplomatic setback in UN Security Council reform efforts

In the midst of an escalating global debate surrounding the reform of the United Nations Security Council, South Africa has encountered a significant diplomatic setback within the BRICS bloc. This follows its failure to garner support from fellow African nations for a permanent seat in a potentially......

South Africa's urgent water management crisis demands immediate action

South Africa is facing a severe water management crisis, with government officials revealing alarming details about widespread failures in municipal water treatment and environmental degradation. During a recent water and sanitation conference in Johannesburg, participants emphasized the urgent need......

Corruption remains a pervasive issue in South Africa

Corruption within various institutions in South Africa, particularly in sectors such as policing, business, education, and public entities, continues to pose a significant and endemic challenge, according to a report released by Corruption Watch on Friday. In its 13th report titled "Accountable......

The controversy surrounding 'Kill the Boer' and its political impact

Elon Musk has once again entered South Africa’s political debate, claiming that a major political party in the country is actively promoting "white genocide." His statement followed a video of Julius Malema, leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), singing the anti-apartheid song......

South African ambassador expelled from Washington returns to Cape Town

The South African Ambassador, Ebrahim Rasool, who was expelled from the United States, returned home on Sunday. He expressed no regret over the decision made by the U.S. administration in a statement to the press in Cape Town, where a lively crowd greeted him. The United States had ordered Rasool to......

South Africa faces diplomatic setback amid foreign policy criticism

In a significant diplomatic setback for South Africa, the expulsion of its ambassador to the United States, Ebrahim Rasool, has ignited intense debate over the failures of the foreign policy pursued by the African National Congress (ANC), the ruling party since 1994. Experts have critically analyzed......

South Africa expresses regret over ambassador's expulsion, reaffirms US ties

South Africa has conveyed its regret regarding the expulsion of its Ambassador to the United States while emphasizing its commitment to fostering a beneficial relationship with Washington despite recent diplomatic tensions. Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool was expelled following remarks he made that were deemed......

South Africa faces significant budgetary challenges amid sluggish economic growth

South Africa is grappling with a substantial budgetary challenge in a climate of slow economic growth, as highlighted by economic experts during a recent conference in Johannesburg focused on commodities. According to analysts, this year's budget has experienced a slight short-term budgetary slip,......