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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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 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 […]
Two South Africans Killed After Recruitment Ruse Linked to Russia-Ukraine War
At least two South Africans have died while fighting for Russia in the war in Ukraine after being deceived by a recruitment scheme, Foreign Minister […]
South Africa Raises Alarm Over Mysterious Palestinian Arrivals
South Africa on Monday, November 17, expressed deep concern over the unexpected arrival last Thursday of 153 Palestinians at Johannesburg’s airport, describing the incident as […]
US Secretary of State Skips G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in South Africa Amid Tensions
South Africa is set to host the G20 Foreign ministers’ meeting this week in Johannesburg, but the United States will notably be absent from the […]
Sudan: Embassy in South Africa urges regional countries to further support army against RSF
Since the conflict in Sudan erupted in April 2023, it has claimed tens of thousands of lives and displaced over 11 million people. In a […]
South Africa wants to decriminalize prostitution
The South African government has introduced a proposal to decriminalize prostitution in an effort to combat the growing violence against women. The offer and use […]
Pretoria seeks extradition of Gupta brothers from Dubai
Businessmen Atul and Rajesh Gupta, arrested in June in Dubai, were wanted on fraud and money laundering charges. South Africa on Monday formally requested the […]