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Trump's accusations against South Africa spark 'white privilege' self-mockery

Trump's accusations against South Africa spark 'white privilege' self-mockery

White South Africans, who make up less than 10% of the population, still own most of the country's farmland.
Fri Feb 14 2025
'No thanks', white South Africans turn down Trump's immigration offer

'No thanks', white South Africans turn down Trump's immigration offer

White people represent 7.2% of South Africa's population of 63 million, statistics agency data shows.
Mon Feb 10 2025
Musk's dad says he arranged son's call with South African leader

Musk's dad says he arranged son's call with South African leader

Trump's post claiming South Africa is "confiscating land" and mistreating "certain classes" triggers sudden flurry of backdoor diplomacy.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Congo rebels close in on eastern city, forcing thousands to flee

Congo rebels close in on eastern city, forcing thousands to flee

Thousands of civilians flee as govt forces battle to stop rebels from seizing the city, forcing flights to be halted at the local airport.
Mon Jan 27 2025
South Africa accused of 'horrific' crackdown as 78 corpses pulled from illegal mine

South Africa accused of 'horrific' crackdown as 78 corpses pulled from illegal mine

A total of 246 survivors, some emaciated and disorientated, have been brought to surface and arrested for illegal mining and immigration.
Thu Jan 16 2025
Mandela’s grandson arrested for hijacking, unlicensed firearm in South Africa

Mandela’s grandson arrested for hijacking, unlicensed firearm in South Africa

Police from the JMPD tactical response unit receive information about the location of a hijacked vehicle from a car-tracking company.
Thu Jan 09 2025
Brazil takes over BRICS Presidency, focusing on Global South cooperation

Brazil takes over BRICS Presidency, focusing on Global South cooperation

Brazil assumed the rotating presidency of the BRICS group (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) on Wednesday. The agenda will focus on strengthening cooperation among Global South nations
Thu Jan 02 2025
BRICS is approaching G20 format, says Brazilian foreign minister

BRICS is approaching G20 format, says Brazilian foreign minister

Starting January 1, we will chair BRICS and hold major ministerial meetings, says Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira.
Sat Dec 21 2024
South African scientists unveil fragment of motorcycle-sized meteorite

South African scientists unveil fragment of motorcycle-sized meteorite

Friction with the atmosphere created a spectacular fireball and caused it to break up in flight, said a professor.
Wed Sep 04 2024
South Africa lion breeders face uncertain future after ban

South Africa lion breeders face uncertain future after ban

South Africa has over 8,000 lions living in captivity, the largest captive lion population in the world.
Sun Sep 01 2024
PM discusses BRICS, Palestine issues with ex-South African minister

PM discusses BRICS, Palestine issues with ex-South African minister

Malaysia has conveyed its desire for South Africa to support its entry into BRICS that groups Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
Fri Aug 02 2024
Spain requests to intervene in South Africa's Gaza genocide case against Israel at ICJ

Spain requests to intervene in South Africa's Gaza genocide case against Israel at ICJ

Spain wants to support ICJ in its implementation of measures including an order to Israel to cease its military operation in Rafah.
Thu Jun 06 2024
Palestinians seek to join Gaza genocide case at World Court

Palestinians seek to join Gaza genocide case at World Court

Palestinian authorities have filed an application with the ICJ to join South Africa as a party in its Gaza genocide case against Israel.
Tue Jun 04 2024
Early results in South Africa's election show ANC losing majority

Early results in South Africa's election show ANC losing majority

Based on the early results, the ANC is projected to have roughly 42 pct of the vote when the count is over.
Thu May 30 2024
South Africans vote in most competitive election since end of apartheid

South Africans vote in most competitive election since end of apartheid

More than 27 million South Africans are registered to vote at more than 23,000 polling stations.
Wed May 29 2024
What are the US and Europe doing to counter Houthi strikes in the Red Sea?

What are the US and Europe doing to counter Houthi strikes in the Red Sea?

Here is how the attacks on ships in the Red Sea by Houthis have affected trade for Europe and the US.
Fri Mar 28 2025
North Korea leader Kim Jong Un touts AI suicide drones, early-warning aircraft

North Korea leader Kim Jong Un touts AI suicide drones, early-warning aircraft

Kim Jong Un says unmanned control and AI capability must be the top priorities in modern arms development.
Fri Mar 28 2025
Russia soon to begin to build road bridge to North Korea

Russia soon to begin to build road bridge to North Korea

The bridge was agreed upon during Putin's 2024 North Korea visit, when both nations signed a strategic partnership deal.
Fri Mar 28 2025
Court allows Rosmah to include Govt, police as third parties in missing jewellery lawsuit

Court allows Rosmah to include Govt, police as third parties in missing jewellery lawsuit

Judge says Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor has established a prima facie case to be granted leave to issue the third-party notice.
Thu Mar 27 2025
Najib named as suspect in 1MDB probe due to inflow of funds into personal account - witness

Najib named as suspect in 1MDB probe due to inflow of funds into personal account - witness

Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak was named a suspect after Bukit Aman found a money trail of 1MDB funds entering the ex-PM's accounts.
Thu Mar 27 2025
Lecturer claims trial for committing sexual acts using objects against female students

Lecturer claims trial for committing sexual acts using objects against female students

Ahmad Syahir Sharifudeen is facing five counts of engaging in sexual acts of unnatural intercourse with the 19-year-old female victims.
Thu Mar 27 2025
Hundreds stage Gaza protest against Hamas after conflict resumes

Hundreds stage Gaza protest against Hamas after conflict resumes

Hundreds of Palestinians protest in northern Gaza to demand an end to war, chanting "Hamas out".
Thu Mar 27 2025
Online fraud causes over RM19 million in losses from Jan 1 to March 24 - Bukit Aman

Online fraud causes over RM19 million in losses from Jan 1 to March 24 - Bukit Aman

Datuk Rohaimi Md Isa said during the same period last year, 1,700 cases were reported, resulting in losses amounting to RM13.66 million.
Thu Mar 27 2025
Courting love: Yew Sin and Ohori announce engagement

Courting love: Yew Sin and Ohori announce engagement

We couldn't be more happier to share this with the world, says Malaysian professional men's doubles shuttler Ong Yew Sin.
Thu Mar 27 2025
South Korea battles worst ever wildfires as death toll hits 27

South Korea battles worst ever wildfires as death toll hits 27

More than 33,000 hectares has been charred or were still burning in the largest of the fires that began in the central Uiseong county.
Thu Mar 27 2025