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 the case of the matter has taken a new turn of events as a BBC World Service investigation has now alleged that the murder of Frans Mathipa was at the hands of South African special...

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 march, some carrying babies on their backs in order to demand that the pass laws be abolished. The march against the pass laws was organized by The Federation of South...

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. The ruling United Party for National Development alliance is backed by 15 smaller parties. The...

SA commemorates 70 years of 1956 Women’s March

President Cyril Ramaphosa has led the nation in commemorating the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Women’s March, describing the occasion as one of the most important days on South...

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 the case of the matter has taken a new turn of events as a BBC World Service investigation has now alleged that the murder of Frans Mathipa was at the hands of South African special...

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 whether China's development planning and implementation model should be applied to address Africa's development challenges. The debate is not about whether the Chinese model is suitable or not; it is about...

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. The ruling United Party for National Development alliance is backed by 15 smaller parties. The...

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 a year. These “green transition” investments in solar and wind power are meant to benefit...
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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,...

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 march, some carrying babies on their backs in order to...

Colombia recognizes Morocco’s Sovereignty over its Sahara

Colombia has announced, on the 08 August 2026, the change of its position on the Westen Sahara issue and affirmed its recognition of the...
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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...

From Tunisia to Today: will the Arab Spring be repeated? 

By Mirna Fahmy Coinciding with the 69th anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic and...

ANC sits at 18% in Johannesburg polls as DA reaches 42%

By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider The African National Congress (ANC) has recently fallen to 18% in...

Floyd Shivambu experiences robbery at V&A Waterfront 

By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider  Western Cape Police are currently in the midst of investigating a...

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...

From Tunisia to Today: will the Arab Spring be repeated? 

By Mirna Fahmy Coinciding with the 69th anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic and...

Opinion: Five years on, China’s Global Development Initiative presents Africa with opportunity – and responsibility

By Nonhlanhla Ndlovu As the world becomes increasingly consumed by geopolitical rivalry, trade disputes and...

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...
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Ramaphosa doubles down on NHI groundwork

By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider  As far as President Cyril Ramaphosa is concerned the National Health...

South Africa Recalls High Commissioner to India Over Zuma–Gupta Meeting

By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider  South Africa’s High Commissioner to India, Anil Sooklal, has been recalled...

Opinion: Five years on, China’s Global Development Initiative presents Africa with opportunity – and responsibility

By Nonhlanhla Ndlovu As the world becomes increasingly consumed by geopolitical rivalry, trade disputes and...

Lamola states that South Africa is not the only country dealing with migration crisis

By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider  Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, has dismissed attempts...

Burundi refugees talk about life in South Africa after their long journey: hope and heartbreak side by side

Over 250,000 people were registered as asylum seekers and refugees – people displaced by force –...

Burundi refugees talk about life in South Africa after their long journey: hope and heartbreak side by side

Over 250,000 people were registered as asylum seekers and refugees – people displaced by force –...

Running for parliament in Malawi costs a fortune: economic crisis undermines democracy

Malawi’s constitutional court annulled the 2019 presidential election. The 2020 re-run brought an extraordinary transfer of...

How white farmers still dominate land ownership in South Africa in spite of land reform – new research

More than 30 years after South Africa achieved democracy it remains one of the...

AK-47 seized during fatal illegal mining shoot-out

By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider Two alleged illegal miners sustained fatal wounds in a shoot-out involving...

Mali reiterates its support for Morocco’s territorial integrity and sovereignty over the Sahara

The Republic of Mali has reiterated its position in favor of Morocco’s territorial integrity...

Ghana considers Morocco’s autonomy plan as the only realistic, lasting solution to resolve the Sahara issue

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Ghana, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, considered,...

Benin Reiterates Steadfast Position in Support Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara

The Republic of Benin has reiterated, the previous week, its firm and steadfast position...

Court Halts Ramaphosa impeachment process

By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider In June, President Cyril Ramaphosa had requested from the court that...

Andrea Johnson requests resignation from Ramaphosa as head of IDAC

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