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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,......

US expels South Africa’s ambassador over Trump comments

South Africa’s ambassador to the United States, Ebrahim Rasool, has been declared “no longer welcome” in the US by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. This announcement marks a significant diplomatic fallout following Rasool’s critical remarks about former President Donald Trump. In......

South Africa still seeks answers in the disappearance of Joshlin Smith

The disappearance of six-year-old Joshlin Smith continues to captivate South Africa, a country struggling with rampant crime, femicide, and violence, where many citizens feel unsafe. Despite the country's notoriety for kidnappings, particularly involving businesspeople and foreigners, the tragedy......