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SADC to cover costs for SANDF troop withdrawal from DRC
Amid ongoing peacekeeping operations, SADC commits to funding the withdrawal of SANDF troops from DRC, highlighting regional cooperation.
Israel cabinet approves plan for Gaza 'conquest'
An Israeli official said the expanded operations "will include, among other things, the conquest of the Gaza Strip and the holding of the territories, moving the Gaza population south for their protection".
US-Iran nuclear talks: high-stakes diplomacy in Oman amid military threats
The United States and Iran begin critical nuclear talks in Oman, with President Trump explicitly threatening military action if negotiations fail.
Rain complicates recovery in quake-hit Myanmar as death toll rises
The shallow 7. 7-magnitude earthquake on March 28 flattened buildings across Myanmar, killing more than 3,000 people and making thousands more homeless.
Constitutional Court dismisses AfriForum’s leave to appeal bid in ‘kill the boer’ saga
In a ruling handed on Thursday, the Constitutional Court said AfriForum's application bears no reasonable prospects for success.
Workers save Buddha as South Korea's wildfires raze ancient temple
At least 18 people have been killed in one of South Korea's worst wildfire outbreaks, with multiple blazes burning and causing "unprecedented damage", the acting president said.
Palestine Solidarity Alliance calls for urgent action from South Africa as Gaza death toll surpasses 50,000
The Palestine Solidarity Alliance has called on South Africa to take decisive action against Israel amid escalating violence in Gaza that has claimed over 50,000 Palestinian lives. Invoking South Africa's anti-apartheid legacy, the PSA demands economic disengagement from Israel and enforcement of International Court of Justice rulings, while condemning recent US proposals.
Kill The Boer: The law permits it, there is nothing that stops Julius Malema from chanting
The Equality Court has ruled that Julius Malema's controversial 'Kill The Boer' chant is protected as political speech, not hate speech. Despite international outcry and criticism from various quarters, South African law permits Malema to continue using the chant as a form of political expression. This article explores the legal reasoning behind this ruling and the ongoing debate surrounding it.
UN urges African nations to harness AfCFTA for economic resilience amid global tensions
The UN Economic Commission for Africa's latest report urges African governments to implement the African Continental Free Trade Area agreement as a strategic response to global economic fragmentation. The report highlights how the AfCFTA could raise Africa's GDP by 1. 2% by 2045, boost intra-African trade by 45%, and create opportunities in manufacturing, agriculture, renewable energy, and digital trade.
Mourning Statistics: the consequences of Trump's policies on global health
Explore the profound implications of mourning in society, as Dr Pali Lehohla reflects on the intersection of personal loss and the global impact of Donald Trump's policies on health data
Child trafficking crisis escalates globally
A shocking UN Human Rights Council report reveals an alarming surge in child trafficking worldwide, with four in 10 victims being children. Despite government efforts, trafficking networks are growing more sophisticated, using artificial intelligence to evade detection.
UN warns about child trafficking crisis that's escalating globally
A shocking UN Human Rights Council report reveals an alarming surge in child trafficking worldwide, with four in 10 victims being children. South Africa faces particular challenges, with approximately 30 000 children trapped in exploitation networks. Despite government efforts, trafficking networks are growing more sophisticated, using artificial intelligence to evade detection.
UN warns: child trafficking crisis escalates globally
A shocking UN Human Rights Council report reveals an alarming surge in child trafficking worldwide, with four in 10 victims being children. South Africa faces particular challenges, with approximately 30 000 children trapped in exploitation networks. Despite government efforts, trafficking networks are growing more sophisticated, using artificial intelligence to evade detection.
WHO chief urges Trump to reconsider cuts to global health funding amid warnings of crisis
The WHO chief warned that US funding cuts, especially for HIV and Malaria programmes, could undo decades of global health progress and lead to millions of preventable deaths.
UN judge convicted after tricking Ugandan woman to come to the UK where she used her as a slave
The UN judge who is also from Uganda, was studying for her PHD in law at the University of Oxford when the crimes occurred.
The change from Taipei Liaison Office to Taipei Commercial Office
Discover how South Africa's renaming of the Taipei Liaison Office to Taipei Commercial Office reflects its commitment to independent foreign policy and the One-China Principle.
Men urged to take charge of HIV treatment in South Africa
Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi launches a campaign to encourage men to engage in HIV treatment, addressing stigma and healthcare attitudes that hinder access.
G20 Summit | Lamola highlights urgent African conflicts and humanitarian challenges
South African Minister Ronald Lamola prepares to spotlight Africa's escalating humanitarian crises at the G20 Foreign Ministers' meeting, focusing on urgent conflicts in Sudan and DRC while emphasising multilateral solutions amid global tensions.
Israel launches major West Bank crackdown following bus bombing
In an immediate response to three bus explosions in central Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered extensive counterterrorism operations across the West Bank.
Cyril Ramaphosa urges G20 to amplify African voices on climate and inequality
President Cyril Ramaphosa calls for urgent global collaboration to address Africa's unique challenges of climate change, inequality, and sustainable development at the G20 meeting.
DR Congo unrest sparks biggest refugee wave to Burundi in 25 years
Burundi grapples with its largest refugee influx in 25 years as families escape the escalating violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where Rwandan-backed M23 fighters have seized key cities, raising alarms at the UN Security Council.
UN decries 'summary executions' of children by M23 in DR Congo
The UN has exposed horrific human rights violations in eastern DR Congo, where Rwanda-backed M23 rebels are executing children and terrorising civilians in Bukavu.
Israel defies Lebanon withdrawal deadline, maintains five strategic positions
Tensions escalate as Israel maintains military presence at five strategic points in southern Lebanon, defying an agreed withdrawal deadline.
African Union Summit addresses conflict, colonialism and reparations
At the 38th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, leaders discuss the urgent need for reparations and address the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo, emphasising the importance of dialogue and justice.
African Union summit opens, overshadowed by DR Congo conflict
As Rwandan-backed forces seize control of key cities, the African Union summit opens this Saturday, with the Democratic Republic of Congo's president absent and urgent calls for decisive action.