Adams admits to Madlanga Commission that he received communication from the inquiry

By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider  MP of the National Coloured Congress, Fadiel Adams, admitted to the Madlanga Commission of inquiry that he did receive correspondence from the commission to testify and that he had misled them when he stated that he did not receive a summons for 3 October 2025. Adams had...

South Africa’s top court blocked Shell’s Wild Coast oil search: why it matters for climate justice

South Africa’s Constitutional Court – the country’s highest court – handed down a landmark judgment for climate change and environmental justice in mid-August 2026. The companies had planned to use seismic surveys in the waters off the country’s Wild Coast. These surveys use powerful sound waves to map underground...

US rebukes Israel after strike on Syrian airbase linked to Turkish military plans

The United States on Tuesday rebuked Israel over airstrikes on a Syrian airbase Turkey was reportedly helping restore, warning the attack risked destabilizing the region. US Ambassador to Turkey and...

Millions of Africans are displaced without crossing a border – and their needs are often overlooked

The eruption of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo in May 2026 sparked a major crisis. Transmissions and deaths are skyrocketing, and no vaccine...

US rebukes Israel after strike on Syrian airbase linked to Turkish military plans

The United States on Tuesday rebuked Israel over airstrikes on a Syrian airbase Turkey was reportedly helping restore, warning the attack risked destabilizing the region. US Ambassador to Turkey and Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack called the strikes on Abu al-Duhur Airbase an “unnecessary escalation” and urged dialogue. He said President...

South Africa’s top court blocked Shell’s Wild Coast oil search: why it matters for climate justice

South Africa’s Constitutional Court – the country’s highest court – handed down a landmark judgment for climate change and environmental justice in mid-August 2026. The companies had planned to use seismic surveys in the waters off the country’s Wild Coast. These surveys use powerful sound waves to map underground...

Millions of Africans are displaced without crossing a border – and their needs are often overlooked

The eruption of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo in May 2026 sparked a major crisis. Transmissions and deaths are skyrocketing, and no vaccine...

SADC Organ Troika warns Eastern DRC crisis remains critical to regional stability

The deteriorating security situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the restoration of constitutional order in Madagascar and the fight against terrorism in Mozambique have come under...
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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,...

Madlanga Commission venue evacuated due to possible fire

By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider The venue holding the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry had to be evacuated due to reports of a fire on Monday morning. Vusimuzi...

DA set to lay charges on 10 municipal managers

By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider The Democratic Alliance (DA) are gearing up to lay criminal charges on 10 municipal managers from nine municipalities due to consistent...
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A disconnect emerging between SAPS and SANDF in Cape Flats operation

By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider  A gap between the South African National Defense Force (SANDF) and...

March and March to discuss advocacy tactics in high level meeting 

By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider  Leader of anti-illegal immigrant group March and March, Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, has...

Madlanga Commission venue evacuated due to possible fire

By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider The venue holding the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry had to be...

DA set to lay charges on 10 municipal managers

By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider The Democratic Alliance (DA) are gearing up to lay criminal charges...

SADC Organ Troika warns Eastern DRC crisis remains critical to regional stability

The deteriorating security situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the restoration...

We asked ChatGPT, Claude and Perplexity for financial advice: what we got was practical, but with big blind spots

Ever used or thought of using artificial intelligence (AI) for financial advice? Is it...

Refugees, lost trade and security costs: how conflict in one African country drives up debt for its neighbours

Conflicts in Africa vary in scope and intensity. They range from large-scale civil wars...

China’s planning model attracts interest among African experts and decision-makers

By Thobile Jiwulane There is an ongoing discussion among experts and decision-makers in Africa regarding...

DA set to lay charges on 10 municipal managers

By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider The Democratic Alliance (DA) are gearing up to lay criminal charges...

Madlanga Commission set to lay charge against Suliman Carrim

By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry have expressed that they intend to...

Unisa puts African music preservation centre stage

The University of South Africa (Unisa) is strengthening its role in preserving African musical...

South African specials forces murdered top detective and evidence has been uncovered

By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider Frans Mathipa who served as Hawks Lieutenant was tragically murdered and...

Cyril Ramaphosa addresses GBV during the commemoration of Woman’s day

By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider This was known as the Anti-Pass Campaign, which saw these women...
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We asked ChatGPT, Claude and Perplexity for financial advice: what we got was practical, but with big blind spots

Ever used or thought of using artificial intelligence (AI) for financial advice? Is it...

Refugees, lost trade and security costs: how conflict in one African country drives up debt for its neighbours

Conflicts in Africa vary in scope and intensity. They range from large-scale civil wars...

Madlanga Commission set to lay charge against Suliman Carrim

By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry have expressed that they intend to...

Naledi Pandor has condemned talks of an Afrikaans university

By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider  Former Minister and ANC stalwart Dr. Naledi Pandor has expressed that...

HRW urges Congress to block Turkey’s proposed cluster munition transfer to Ukraine

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urged the US Congress to block a proposed $256...

Zambia votes: who’s who and what issues are shaping the elections?

Zambia’s election, scheduled for 13 August, has shaped up into a battle between two alliances....

Wind and solar projects in Kenya and South Africa don’t always benefit the communities that host them – study

Private investment in clean energy projects is growing: in sub-Saharan Africa, it’s approaching US$40 billion...

Why Ukraine’s Black Sea Corridor Matters to the Global South

Andrii Kovalenko The escalating Russian attacks against Ukraine’s maritime infrastructure in July 2026 are no...

Colombia recognizes Morocco’s Sovereignty over its Sahara

Colombia has announced, on the 08 August 2026, the change of its position on...

Weapons and vapes found at Gauteng school during safety operation

By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider  A stop and search operation at Badirile Secondary School in Khutsong,...

Trump Reaffirms US’ Recognition of Moroccan Sovereignty over Sahara in a message to the Moroccan King in the occasion of Throne Day

In a message addressed to the Moroccan King Mohammed VI on the occasion of...

New evidence comes to light against Andrea Johnson at the Madlanga Commission

By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider Former head of the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC), Andrea Johnson,...

The Vision of a New Moroccan Economy Driven by Investment and Industry at heart of the King Mohammed VI’s 2026 Throne Speech

In the Royal Speech delivered on the occasion of the 27th anniversary of Throne Day, the King...