South Africa presses for permanent African seat on UN Security Council
South Africa will use the 81st session of the UN General Assembly to press for an expanded Security Council with permanent African representation, its UN […]
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AAD 2026 closes with push for global aerospace and defence partnerships
The 13th Africa Aerospace and Defence exhibition concluded in Pretoria, South Africa, on Sunday, September 20, 2026, after five days of technological showcases and discussions […]
South Africa pushes back against US visa restrictions, calls for respect for sovereignty
South Africa on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, criticized new visa restrictions announced by the United States, calling for respect for its democracy, constitution and sovereignty. […]
South Africa’s New Anti-Corruption Oversight Office Pledges Independent Constitutional Accountability
Retired Judge Takalani Joseph Raulinga, the newly appointed Oversight Judge of South Africa’s Independent Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC), has pledged to uphold independent constitutional oversight […]
Thousands march across South Africa demanding deportation of undocumented migrants
Thousands of protesters took to the streets across South Africa on 30 June 2026, calling for the deportation of undocumented migrants and stricter immigration policies […]
Ramaphosa Calls on Faith Leaders to Help Calm Migration Tensions and Advance National Dialogue
On Wednesday, June 17, 2026, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa urged faith-based organizations to play a stronger role in addressing rising tensions over migration and […]
South Africa eyes expanded trade, energy and defence ties with Japan amid diversification push
South Africa is seeking to deepen trade and investment cooperation with Japan, with a focus on export diversification and new collaboration in energy and defence […]
South Africa Summons US Ambassador Over ‘Undiplomatic’ Remarks on Anti-Apartheid Chant
South Africa has summoned the new United States ambassador to Pretoria, Leo Brent Bozell III, after comments he made about the anti-apartheid chant “Kill the […]
South Africa Offers to Mediate Escalating Middle East War
Cyril Ramaphosa, President of South Africa, says his country is prepared to help mediate the escalating conflict in the Middle East as tensions rise following […]
Ramaphosa Welcomes Return of South Africans Recruited into Russia-Ukraine War
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday welcomed the return of nationals who were reportedly lured into the Russia-Ukraine war, following diplomatic engagement between Pretoria […]