US Oil Tanker Reportedly Hit by Iran in Strait of Hormuz as Middle East War Escalates
Iranian state media claim a US oil tanker has been struck and…
Israel Criticises South Africa for Co-Chairing Hague Group Meeting on Palestine
Israel has criticised South Africa after Pretoria co-chaired a Hague Group meeting…
Russia Accuses US of Using False Pretext to Attack Iran, Condemns Calls for Iranians to Seize Power
Russia has accused the United States of attacking Iran under a false…
Donald Trump Faces Republican Backlash After US Troops Killed in Iran Conflict
Donald Trump is facing criticism from Republicans and Democrats after three US…
Herman Mashaba Vows Tough Action Against Undocumented Foreign Nationals
ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba says undocumented foreign nationals will face tough measures…
UK Government Considers Law to Remove Prince Andrew from Royal Line of Succession
The UK government is considering legislation to remove Prince Andrew from the…
China to scrap tariffs for most African countries from 1 May, boosting trade ties
China will remove tariffs on imports from 53 African countries from 1…
Bantu Holomisa warns criminals “no more nonsense” after SANDF deployment announcement
Deputy Defence Minister Bantu Holomisa has warned criminals there will be “no…
Cyril Ramaphosa Threatens Jail for Water Failures as 56 Municipalities Face Criminal Charges
President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned municipal managers they could face personal criminal…
Ramaphosa Warns Against Blocking Foreigners from Services, Vows Crackdown on Illegal Immigration
President Cyril Ramaphosa says illegal immigration will face tougher enforcement but warns…
Zimbabwe’s Mnangagwa Defends Land Seizures From White Farmers Amid Sanctions Debate
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has defended land seizures from white farmers, blaming…
Collen Malatji Slams DA as ‘Festival of Corrupt White Males’ Led by Helen Zille
ANC Youth League president Collen Malatji has launched a scathing attack on…
Malema Urges Voters to Punish ANC and DA Ahead of Local Government Elections
EFF leader Julius Malema has called on voters to punish both the…
Donald Trump Signs Last-Minute AGOA Extension, Preserving Duty-Free African Exports
US President Donald Trump has signed a one-year extension of AGOA, restoring…
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UK’s Peter Mandelson to Resign from House of Lords Amid Epstein Investigation
British politician Peter Mandelson will resign from the House of Lords as…
Russian Intelligence Alleges France Approved Removal of ‘Unwanted Leaders’ in Africa
Russia’s foreign intelligence agency has accused French President Emmanuel Macron of approving…
South Africa Declares Israel’s Chargé d’Affaires Persona Non Grata, Orders Exit Within 72 Hours
South Africa has formally declared Israel’s chargé d’affaires, Ariel Seidman, persona non…
Julius Malema Slams Donald Trump at EFF Plenum, Accuses US of Global Imperialism
EFF leader Julius Malema used the EFF Plenum 2026 to criticise US…
Ramaphosa Acts on Madlanga Commission Findings as Charges Follow Against Senior Police Officials
President Cyril Ramaphosa has accepted the Madlanga Commission’s interim findings, triggering criminal…
US Catholic Cardinals Warn Trump Over Greenland Threats and Use of Military Force
Three senior US Catholic cardinals have warned President Donald Trump that threats…
