South African University Launches Theology Initiative Framed Around Justice, Leadership and Social Renewal

By Turkmen Terzi The University of South Africa and Zallywood Media Group have launched a theology education initiative that seeks to position faith leadership as a force for social renewal, ethical leadership and community development in an increasingly fractured global environment. The new short learning programme, unveiled at Unisa’s main campus...

AI, Taiwan and Iran: Inside the High-Stakes Trump–Xi Summit in Beijing

*By Mirna Fahmy For nearly a decade, the United States and China — the world's two dominant technological and geopolitical powers — haven’t been on pal, but more in a state of deepening rivalry. Their competition extends well beyond technology, encompassing trade, defence, and growing...

100 million African children are not in school. What’s driving the trend and how to reverse it

Many countries across Africa have embraced universal basic education policies in recent decades. But recent data has revealed that more than 100 million children and adolescents remain out of...

Investment pledges could create 230 000 jobs, says President Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa says investment commitments secured through the South Africa Investment Conference (SAIC) are projected to create around 230 000 direct permanent jobs over time, as government intensifies...

Investment pledges could create 230 000 jobs, says President Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa says investment commitments secured through the South Africa Investment Conference (SAIC) are projected to create around 230 000 direct permanent jobs over time, as government intensifies efforts to tackle the country’s structural unemployment crisis.  Responding to oral questions in the National Assembly on Thursday, President Ramaphosa said...

AI, Taiwan and Iran: Inside the High-Stakes Trump–Xi Summit in Beijing

*By Mirna Fahmy For nearly a decade, the United States and China — the world's two dominant technological and geopolitical powers — haven’t been on pal, but more in a state of deepening rivalry. Their competition extends well beyond technology, encompassing trade, defence, and growing...

100 million African children are not in school. What’s driving the trend and how to reverse it

Many countries across Africa have embraced universal basic education policies in recent decades. But recent data has revealed that more than 100 million children and adolescents remain out of...

Julius Malema: South Africa’s performative revolutionary is facing his biggest battle

Julius Malema, the leader of South Africa’s fourth-largest party, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), is a divisive figure: loved by some, hated by others. Malema made headlines in April 2026...
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Authentically Taiwan with all the flavours and finesse

By Virginia Keppler-Young Referring to himself as an authentic product from Taiwan, Representative Oliver Liao, a career diplomat of the Republic of China (Taiwan), not only presented authentic Taiwanese dishes, but he is a pro at flipping an oyster omelette. And he definitely knows how to make the tastiest Bubble tea,...

SA government, OPEC Fund sign US$150 million development policy loan agreement

South Africa has secured a US$150 million development policy loan agreement from the OPEC Fund for International Development (OPEC Fund), the National Treasury has...

Zambia reaffirmed its support for Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara 

The Republic of Zambia has reaffirmed its unwavering support for Morocco's territorial integrity and sovereignty over Western Sahara, calling the Kingdom's autonomy initiative the...
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Julius Malema: South Africa’s performative revolutionary is facing his biggest battle

Julius Malema, the leader of South Africa’s fourth-largest party, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF),...

SA government, OPEC Fund sign US$150 million development policy loan agreement

South Africa has secured a US$150 million development policy loan agreement from the OPEC...

Turkey preparing maritime jurisdiction bill that could heighten tensions with Greece, Cyprus: report

Turkey is drafting legislation to assert maritime jurisdiction in disputed areas of the Aegean...

President Cyril Ramaphosa says he “will not resign” in his address to the nation

By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider President Cyril Ramaphosa gave an address to the nation last...

Ramaphosa gears up for legal battle amid Phala Phala ruling

By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider The Constitutional Court ruled on Friday to revive the impeachment inquiry...

The Fires of Industry Must Burn Again

By Ayanda Holo* In the cold industrial winds of Saldanha Bay, the furnaces still...

South Africans are far less tolerant of migrants than before – hotspots, drivers and solutions

Anti-immigrant marches in several major South African cities (such as Tshwane and Johannesburg) in early...

Fighting for Scraps: South Africa’s ZEP Policy and the Damage Already Done

*Sacha Knox In recent months, at Johannesburg stations, hundreds of Zimbabweans have queued to board...

Zambia reaffirmed its support for Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara 

The Republic of Zambia has reaffirmed its unwavering support for Morocco's territorial integrity and...

The growing international dynamic in support of the Moroccan Autonomy proposal for Western Sahara

The Moroccan autonomy proposal for Western Sahara is witnessing a succession of international recognitions,...

Nigerian law makers seek to impose sanctions on South Africa due to violent protests 

By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider  Nigerian law makers are planning to visit South Africa in order...

Ramaphosa gears up for legal battle amid Phala Phala ruling

By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider The Constitutional Court ruled on Friday to revive the impeachment inquiry...

Presidency clarifies Zimbabwe visit, urges law enforcement to act without fear

President Cyril Ramaphosa has clarified that he had no prior knowledge of an individual...

Ecuador reaffirmed its support to the Autonomy proposal as the only serious, credible and realistic solution to the Western Sahara conflict

The Republic of Ecuador reaffirmed, this April 2026, its support for the autonomy initiative...
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South Africans are far less tolerant of migrants than before – hotspots, drivers and solutions

Anti-immigrant marches in several major South African cities (such as Tshwane and Johannesburg) in early...

Fighting for Scraps: South Africa’s ZEP Policy and the Damage Already Done

*Sacha Knox In recent months, at Johannesburg stations, hundreds of Zimbabweans have queued to board...

King Charles III visited the US to mend recently strained rifts between the US and the UK because of Iran’s war

By Mirna Fahmy King Charles III and Queen Camilla visited the United States on April...

ConCourt has ordered parliament to start impeachment inquiry for Ramaphosa amid Phala Phala scandal

By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider  The Constitutional Court hearing has ruled in favour of the Economic...

Propaganda machine to public good: a brief history of 50 years of TV in South Africa

How does a medium once branded “the devil’s own box” become the fireplace around...

King Charles III visited the US to mend recently strained rifts between the US and the UK because of Iran’s war

By Mirna Fahmy King Charles III and Queen Camilla visited the United States on April...

Propaganda machine to public good: a brief history of 50 years of TV in South Africa

How does a medium once branded “the devil’s own box” become the fireplace around...

Mozambique’s economy is failing: the tough policy choices that need to be made urgently

Mozambique is not in total crisis – but it is faltering. There has been no currency...

The Republic of Sao Tome and Principe and the Republic of Gabon both reaffirmed their support of Morocco sovereignty over Western Sahara

The Republic of Sao Tome and Principe and the Republic of Gabon reiterated, in...

Western Sahara: Honduras suspends its recognition of Sahrawi democratic Arab Republic 

The Republic of Honduras has decided, this April 2026, to suspend its recognition of...

Canada affirms the recognition of Morocco’s autonomy plan as a basis for Solution to the Western Sahara conflict

Canada has affirmed its recognition of Morocco’s autonomy plan as a "basis for a...

Austria express its support for the autonomy plan for Western Sahara in line with the Resolution of the Security Council 2797

Austria announced, late April 2026, its support for United Nations Security Council Resolution 2797...

The President announces that municipal elections are to take place 4 November

By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider The date for the upcoming municipal elections have been announced by...

Nigeria has summoned South Africa’s special envoy

By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, who serves as the Nigerian Minister of Foreign Affairs,...