Global football body Fifa is branding the World Cup 2026 – and global football in general – as a celebration of inclusivity and diversity. It’s presented as a harbinger of peace and hope, and even somehow a saviour of African migrants who drown while attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea.
The humanitarian posturing should...
By Diplomatic Insider
Speaking at the Junior Indaba 2026 mining conference in Johannesburg, Billy Mawasha, CEO of Bokamoso Gold and former AngloGold Ashanti executive, argued that Bitcoin cannot replace gold, describing the precious metal as a trusted store of value that has stood the test of time.
Addressing delegates in Johannesburg...
Threats and deadly conflict over migration are spreading fast in South Africa. This is hugely worrying and could result in widespread injury and killings, as it has in the past.
The region’s investment prospects...
After more than a decade of intense negotiations, historically land-dispossessed communities living around the Kruger National Park can finally put a painful chapter behind them, following a landmark agreement...
By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider
On 6 June 2026, the Cultural consulate of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran took to commemorate the 37th anniversary of the death of Imam Khomeini, who is the founder of the Islamic Republic and the leader of the 1979 Islamic Revolution, at the...
Global football body Fifa is branding the World Cup 2026 – and global football in general – as a celebration of inclusivity and diversity. It’s presented as a harbinger of peace and hope, and even somehow a saviour of African migrants who drown while attempting to cross the...
Threats and deadly conflict over migration are spreading fast in South Africa. This is hugely worrying and could result in widespread injury and killings, as it has in the past.
The region’s investment prospects...
When the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins on June 11, 2026, matches will be played across 16 cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Millions of fans will arrive through...
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,...
South Africa and Kenya are deepening trade, investment and industrial cooperation, as the two countries position themselves to drive Africa's economic transformation.
Speaking at the...
By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider
The South African Police Service (SAPS) seized 3 million rand worth of methamphetamine during an intelligence operation raid in Diepsloot on...
