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Watch VideoAfrikaner 'refugee' in the US: 'I left my five-bedroom house, dogs and mother behind'

An Afrikaner man recounts the heart-wrenching decision to leave his mansion behind while fleeing racial persecution in South Africa.

News Politics
Xolile Mtembu|Published

IOL exposé forces Renaldo Gouws to apologise for racist slurs in SAHRC hate speech settlement

An explosive IOL investigation that exposed Renaldo Gouws’s racist online rant has culminated in a hate speech settlement with the SA Human Rights Commission. The former DA MP has been ordered to apologise publicly, marking a significant victory for media accountability and public justice.

News Politics
Xolile Mtembu|Published

Who is Pieter Kriel? Young activist shakes up SA's political landscape with controversial views on race

At just 21, Pieter Kriel is challenging South Africa's political landscape with his provocative views on race. His journey from idealism to controversy is reshaping the discourse on equality and activism.

News Politics
Xolile Mtembu|Published

Afrikaners fleeing to the US: Defining 'refugee' one first-class ticket at a time

What does it mean to be a refugee? This article examines the case of Afrikaners relocating to the US and the implications of the UN's definition.

News Politics
Xolile Mtembu|Published

South Africans laugh at Donald Trump's 'folly' over taking in Afrikaner 'refugees'

49 Afrikaners left South Africa for the US, with Trump claiming they are fleeing persecution. South Africans express disbelief over his remarks, labelling the situation as a case of privilege rather than victimhood.

News Politics
Xolile Mtembu|Published

Mantashe's Freedom Day address: Rejecting the exploitation of apartheid history

In his Freedom Day address, Acting President Gwede Mantashe warns against the political exploitation of apartheid wounds, urging unity and caution against rekindling racial tensions.

News South Africa
Manyane Manyane|Published

Freedom Front Plus defends Orania amid EFF's calls for review

In a heated political clash, the Freedom Front Plus defends Orania against the Economic Freedom Fighters' demands for its eradication,

News Politics
Xolile Mtembu|Published

Trump questions attending G20 summit in South Africa amid claims of 'white genocide'

Trump's latest claims about South Africa's 'white genocide' and land grabs raise questions about his participation in the G20 summit.

News Politics
Xolile Mtembu|Published

Police investigate viral assault of black female employee at McDonald's

Police are investigating a viral incident at McDonald's South Africa, where a black female employee was assaulted by a white male customer, highlighting ongoing issues of racial and gender-based violence.

News Crime and Courts
Genevieve Serra|Published

WATCH: Nota Baloyi apologises for inflammatory comments about white people

Following public outrage and complaints to the South African Human Rights Commission, Baloyi has issued a heartfelt apology, expressing his commitment to fostering respectful dialogue and reconciliation.

Entertainment Celebrity News
Alyssia Birjalal|Published

Donald Trump's refugee offer | Afrikaner couple share their fears of living in South Africa

An Afrikaner couple's viral video pleading for Donald Trump's help due to safety fears in post-apartheid South Africa has sparked intense debate, with many accusing them of alarmism and racism.

News Politics
Xolile Mtembu|Published

Watch VideoLa Liga confront struggles with racism

La Liga, in partnership with EA Sports FC, is launching the fourth edition of the ‘La Liga vs Racism’ campaign, a powerful initiative aimed at eradicating hate in football and beyond.

Sport Soccer La Liga
Obakeng Meletse|Published

Controversial 'Afrikaner Act' in US Congress offers refugee pathway for white South Africans

Republican Congressman Troy Nehls has introduced the 'Africaner Act' that would grant Priority-2 refugee status to white South Africans, removing entry quotas and waiving requirements to personally prove persecution claims.

News Politics
Xolile Mtembu|Published

Retailer rubbishes false claims about racial discrimination in food donations

Woolworths strongly refutes viral social media claims that it racially discriminates in food donations, revealing how an anonymous account's false allegations reached over 130,000 people despite being blocked from responding.

News South Africa
Xolile Mtembu|Published

Racial bullying leads to teen's arrest at De Kuilen High School amid rising cases in Western Cape

Following a surge in reported bullying incidents in Western Cape schools, a 17-year-old student has been arrested for racial bullying at De Kuilen High School. This alarming trend raises questions about school safety and the effectiveness of current measures to combat bullying.

Cape Argus News
Genevieve Serra|Published

ActionSA calls for rejection of Phil Craig's citizenship application

Will ActionSA succeed in blocking Phil Craig's citizenship application? The leader of the Cape Independence Advocacy Group faces mounting pressure.

News Politics
Xolile Mtembu|Published

Petition to deport Cape Independence's Phil Craig for 'attempting to divide South Africa' gains traction

Phil Craig, leader of the Cape Independence Advocacy Group, faces backlash as a petition to deport him gains nearly 50,000 signatures, accusing him of sowing division within South Africa.

News Politics
Xolile Mtembu|Published

Racism and Its Discontents: A Global Struggle for Racial Justice

As the phrase 'Make Apartheid Great Again' resurfaces, we must confront the troubling global retreat from racial equality. What does this mean for the future of justice?

News Opinion
Opinion|Published

‘Don’t go there!’: Traveller's experience in 'sundown town' ignites global debate on racial exclusion

Discover the unsettling reality of 'sundown towns' in America through the eyes of a TikTok traveller, as she shares her disquieting experience and the historical context of racial exclusion that still affects communities today.

Travel Travel News
ZamaNdosi Cele|Published

Errol Musk: 'My son Elon can't be racist, he was friends with our black servants'

"In a Washington Post interview, Errol Musk defended his billionaire son Elon against racism allegations, claiming their 'black servants' were his childhood friends - the latest in a series of controversial defences of his son's statements about South Africa.

News South Africa
Kim Kay|Published

Dan Roodt faces backlash after racial comments about deceased SA Air Show pilot

Author Dan Roodt sparked national outrage after suggesting pilot James O'Connell's fatal crash was related to race-based hiring policies - only to backtrack when he discovered the pilot was white with 36 years of experience.

News South Africa
Xolile Mtembu|Published

Debunking Elon Musk's statements on Starlink's absence in South Africa

Elon Musk's recent comments on Julius Malema's 'Kill the Boer' song spark controversy as he claims Starlink's absence in South Africa is due to his race.

News Politics
Xolile Mtembu|Published

McDonald's SA probes customer assault on female employee in Kenilworth

An investigation is underway at McDonald’s South Africa following a viral video showing a customer assaulting an employee at the Kenilworth branch, prompting reactions from the public and officials.

Cape Argus News
Genevieve Serra|Published

White Capital Holds Black People Hostage Through Banks

Discover how South Africa's financial system perpetuates racial inequality, as the uMkhonto weSizwe Party exposes the colonial roots of the banking sector and its impact on black entrepreneurs.

News Opinion
Sipho Tshabalala|Published

Kanye West’s ‘Hooligan Choir’ post sparks outrage over racist and swastika requirements

Kanye West's latest casting call for a 'Hooligan Choir' has ignited outrage on social media, with many condemning the racist and swastika requirements.

Entertainment Celebrity News International
Sarene Kloren|Published