Political strongmen’s bullying, big threat to global democracy
I struggle to believe that the current crop of leaders is invested in the world’s well-being, never mind the well-being of their own countries.
By Zukiswa Pikoli
Feb. 14, 2025
Reject water privatisation, Byo residents urged
He said privatisation of water was likely to expose women and girls to abuse.
By Patricia Sibanda
Feb. 14, 2025
Trump signs order to cut funding for South Africa over land policy, ICJ case
The United States allocated nearly $440 million in assistance to South Africa in 2023, the most recent U.S. government data shows.
By Reuters
Feb. 8, 2025
Trump attack on South Africa exposes divisions over race, land
Trump’s attack was echoed by his South African-born billionaire backer Elon Musk
By Reuters
Feb. 3, 2025
South Africa's Ramaphosa to engage Trump over aid suspension
Ramaphosa signed into law a bill last month to make it easier for the state to expropriate land in the public interest, despite objections by some parties in his coalition government.
By Reuters
Feb. 3, 2025
Sadc leaders must be serious in resolving DRC crisis
Rwandan President Paul Kagame is itching for a fight with his South African counterpart, Cyril Ramaphosa, judging by his comments.
By Newsday
Feb. 1, 2025
Rights group in bid to strengthen Traditional Leaders Act
According to the MIHR director, Khumbulani Maphosa, the amendment of the Act faced a setback after petitions were banned during elections in 2023.
By Patricia Sibanda
Jan. 29, 2025
Mnangagwa in rude awakening as regional peers snub summit
It was one of Mnangagwa’s first major assignments since taking over as chairman in August.
By Miriam Mangwaya and Tinashe Kairiza
Nov. 22, 2024
Former Reserve Bank governor and Finance Minister Tito Mboweni dies at 65
Mboweni passed away in a Johannesburg hospital, surrounded by his loved ones.
By Iol News
Oct. 13, 2024
Bulawayo police crack down on Entumbane drug syndicate
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By Bongile Moyo and Peter Dube
Feb. 21, 2025