US-SA Relations: Not a great start at all by Washington's top envoy in Pretoria

MAZWI XABA|Updated

US Ambassador-designate Leo Brent Bozell III faces scrutiny for his undiplomatic remarks, prompting calls for accountability from South Africa's Economic Freedom ...

Trump says Iran welcome at 2026 World Cup despite Middle East war

AFP|Updated

The war, triggered by US-Israeli strikes on February 28, has thrown into doubt Iran's participation at this summer's men's football World Cup, jointly hosted by ...

Elon Musk: Richest person ever eyes $1 trillion milestone

AFP|Updated

Elon Musk again topped the Forbes World's Billionaires list as the world’s richest person, with his net worth reaching a record-breaking $839 billion in March 2026. ...

Iran rejects negotiations, pledges ongoing strikes as Trump sees war ending soon

AFP|Updated

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that the country will continue fighting indefinitely, contradicting US President Trump's claims of a swift resolution ...

From Chains to Renaissance: Ambassador advocates for Haiti's full membership of the AU

MAZWI XABA|Updated

Haitian Ambassador Jean Robert Pillard passionately calls for Haiti, 'Africa’s first daughter', to reclaim its rightful place within the African Union, challenging ...

Ukraine's Diplomatic Impunity in Pretoria

Gillian Schutte|Updated

Gillian Schutte unravels the intricate web of diplomacy as Ukraine's ambassador in South Africa publicly refuses to sign a condolence book for Iran's fallen leaders, ...

AACIS’26 Opens a $40 Trillion Gateway for South African Investors in Abuja

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Discover how AACIS'26 is set to bridge Africa and the Caribbean, unlocking a $40 trillion market for South African investors. Are you ready to seize this opportunity? ...

Bitcoin surges amid relief rally and Trump’s intervention

BR Reporter|Updated

Bitcoin has surged 8% to $73,777, its highest level in a month. What factors are driving this rebound, and how is Trump's support for digital assets influencing ...

EXCLUSIVE: Henke Pistorius says son Oscar is a 'quality man' as he reflects on Reeva Steenkamp tragedy

Xolile Mtembu|Updated

In raising Oscar, the qualities that I tried to instill in him were all learned successfully," Henke Pistorius, the father of disgraced Paralympian Oscar Pistorius ...

Iran ready to assist South Africans in evacuating from the escalating Middle East conflict

Karabo Ngoepe|Updated

Iran stands ready to assist in evacuating South Africans stranded in the Middle East as violence escalates, with Ambassador Mansour Shakib Mehr urging immediate ...

'We will continue to fight against Israel and US' - Iran’s ambassador to South Africa

Karabo Ngoepe|Updated

Iran reaffirms its determination to confront the US and Israel, claiming self-defence against what it labels an unprovoked attack.

Beyond the Panels: What Davos 2026 Revealed About Africa’s Next Decade

Josh Wilson|Updated

At Davos 2026, Africa showcased its confidence and presence. But can this visibility translate into meaningful outcomes for the continent's future?

Trump Commerce chief Howard Lutnick agrees to testify in congressional Epstein probe

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US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's upcoming testimony in the Jeffrey Epstein inquiry raises questions about his past associations and the implications for the ...

Trump vows trade cut-off after Spain blocks Iran strikes

RT News|Updated

Trump has threatened to suspend all trade with Spain after Madrid refused to allow US forces to use its military bases for strikes against Iran.

The state of South Africa–Iran trade: A decade after halting oil imports

Nicola Mawson|Updated

South Africa’s trade with Iran remains limited, with exports falling from $19.6 million in 2024 to $6.1 million in 2025 and imports at $3.7 million last year. The ...

President Xi calls on China, Germany to be reliable, innovative, cultural partners

CGTN|Updated

During talks with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping pointed out that China and Germany are the world's second and third largest ...

Oil prices jump as Middle East war rattles markets

AFP|Updated

The US and Israeli attacks on the Islamic republic have upended regional energy flows, with the crucial Strait of Hormuz -- through which about a fifth of global ...

Iran war is a watershed moment. Here’s why

RT News|Updated

The fundamental restraining elements of international relations are being dismantled today. The war against Iran will only accelerate this process and deepen the ...

Oil prices surge as Middle East tensions escalate: risks higher fuel prices

AFP|Updated

OIL prices are rising sharply amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, as the US and Israel intensify their military actions against Iran, leading to fears of ...