Madlanga Commission: IDAC Deputy Head advocate Peter Sekunye testifies at commission

By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider  The Madlanga Commission resumed proceedings today as senior officials from the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) are set to face pressure regarding allegations of controversial decision making and investigations.  Deputy head advocate, Peter Sekunye, is testifying today at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry days after former IDAC...

March and March rules out possibility of being a political party

By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider  Anti-illegal Immigrant movement, March and March, has stated that they have no intention of becoming a political party and they have instead announced that they will serve as a “Afriforum for Black South Africans”.  Leader of March and March, Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, said...

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 world’s most unequal countries. The democratic transition has not produced the transfer in wealth and ownership from a white...

Madlanga Commission planning to provide protection Ramsamy following her revealing testimony

By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider  The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has stated that they are intending to provide security for Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) prosecutor, Drushanta Ramsamy, due to her...

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 Throne Day, President of the United States of America Donald J. Trump reiterates the USA’s recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over the Sahara and its support for the Moroccan Autonomy Proposal “as the only basis for...

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 world’s most unequal countries. The democratic transition has not produced the transfer in wealth and ownership from a white minority to Black majority population that many had hoped for. Land is at the centre of...

Middle East Remains on Edge Despite Weakened Iranian Proxies, Analyst Warns

Several of Iran's proxies and allies have been weakened, but expectations of regional de-escalation may be still premature. Speaking to Diplomatic Insider, Manish Rai sheds light on the fact...

Africa shaped the global 2030 development agenda. How it can influence what comes next

All United Nations member states adopted the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015. They cover poverty, health, education, inequality, climate change, peace and other global issues. The goals are...
ZAR - South African Rand
EUR
18.8967
GBP
22.0330
USD
16.3871
TRY
0.3447
CNY
2.4264

Exclusive
Diplomatic Insider Interview

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,...

“Donald J. Trump Highway” linking Tiznit to Dakhla is the Perfect Illustration of Deep Mutual Esteem Between the Moroccan King & President Donald J....

The King Mohammed VI informed, in a letter dated July 2, 2026, the U.S. President of his decision to name the Tiznit-Dakhla expressway the...

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, had allegedly advised prosecutor Drushantha Ramsamy, to leave the country...
spot_img

Middle East Remains on Edge Despite Weakened Iranian Proxies, Analyst Warns

Several of Iran's proxies and allies have been weakened, but expectations of regional de-escalation...

Africa shaped the global 2030 development agenda. How it can influence what comes next

All United Nations member states adopted the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015. They...

SADC gathering calls for industrial transformation across the region

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is facing the risk of further deindustrialisation after...

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,...

Professor Dube: ICC Cannot Investigate South Africa Without Evidence of Systematic Crimes

By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider Professor Angelo Dube, who serves as an expert in international law...

How Ethiopia can make COP32 the summit that actually delivers

The world’s governments will arrive in Addis Ababa in late 2027 for COP32, the first...

South Sudan’s first elections won’t be perfect – but another delay could be even riskier

South Sudan is expected to hold an election on 22 December 2026, the first in...

South Africa Cannot Host BRICS Business on Prestige and Run Small Business on Confusion

If November brings a Presidential MSME event and a major BRICS-facing business engagement, the government...

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...

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...
spot_img

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...

How Ethiopia can make COP32 the summit that actually delivers

The world’s governments will arrive in Addis Ababa in late 2027 for COP32, the first...

Blade Nzimande urges for mineral beneficiation to be at the centre of African economic empowerment 

By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider  Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Blade Nzimande, has stated that...

Nigeria puts pressure on SA to de-escalate xenophobic attacks 

By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider  President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, has been actively pursuing compensation for...

Gayton Mckenzie presents bid to halt probe into R3m raised during his time as mayor

By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider  The MEC of the Western Cape Local Government, Anton Bredell, has...

Deep insights into the latest NATO summit in Ankara

The recently held summit in Ankara, Türkiye as Ekin Keleş unveils, offers important insights...

A sharp fall in gas supplies in 2028 threatens South Africa’s economy: how to manage the fallout

South Africans are getting used to the term “gas cliff” as pressure ramps up...

China is funding African farmers but not food processing and storage: why it’s a problem

China has become one of Africa’s largest development financiers. Since 2000, Chinese and other state-backed...

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,...

The Inter-ministerial committee on Migration respond to immigration concerns

By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider The Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC)  on Migration hosted a press briefing in...

ECOWAS Member States Endorse Nigeria-Morocco African Atlantic Gas Pipeline by Signing Intergovernmental Agreement

The Summit of Heads of State and Government of the member countries of the...

The 15th Morocco-France High Level Meeting hold under the sign of Reinforced Exceptional Partnership between the two countries

Morocco and France signed 14 cooperation agreements on 16 July 2026 during French Prime...

Guinea-Bissau Renews Support for Morocco’s Western Sahara Position

Guinea-Bissau has renewed last week its support for Morocco’s position on Western Sahara, once...