South Africa Stories

What is apartheid? New book for young readers explains South Africa’s racist system
The Conversation  |  Mar 23, 2025

In separating people by race, apartheid created so-called independent self-governing states known as Bantustans or homelands for African people and th...

South Africa says envoy expulsion 'regrettable' but ties with US remain strong
Amina Wako  |  Mar 15, 2025

The US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, announced on Friday that Rasool was "no longer welcome," accusing him of being a "race-baiting politician" cri...

US declares South African ambassador persona non grata amid rising tensions
Mwangi Maina  |  Mar 15, 2025

The US State Department and the South African Embassy in Washington have yet to issue official responses.

South Africa rejects Elon Musk claim that Starlink can't operate there because he's not Black
Reuters  |  Mar 08, 2025

Starlink operates in many African countries, but in addition to South Africa, it has faced obstacles in places like Cameroon and Namibia due to licens...

Kenyan youth ranked among world's most mentally strong, better than many in Western nations
Amina Wako  |  Mar 07, 2025

The study, which analysed more than one million responses from internet-enabled populations in 76 countries, reveals a stark contrast between Africa a...

Dennis Mwanja hails Kenya Lionesses’ team spirit ahead of HSBC Challenger Series second leg
Michael Kirwa  |  Mar 06, 2025

The Lionesses face Belgium (4:55 pm EAT) and Uganda (8:36 pm EAT) on Friday.

Kenya Lionesses dominate Pool D to set up cup semi-final clash with South Africa
Erick Kariuki  |  Mar 01, 2025

The team set the tone early with a commanding 20-5 victory over Samoa, led by a stellar performance from captain Grace Okulu and moments of individual...

Kenya Lionesses kick off Challenger Series with dominant win over Samoa
Erick Kariuki  |  Mar 01, 2025

A crucial tackle from Okulu disrupted Samoa's momentum, allowing Kenya to regain possession through a scrum fed by Judith Okumu.

South African President Ramaphosa wants to do a deal with Trump to resolve dispute
Reuters  |  Feb 27, 2025

Trump cut U.S. financial assistance to South Africa in an executive order this month, citing disapproval of its approach to land reform and the Intern...

Absences, disputes mar G20 meet on global poverty
Reuters  |  Feb 26, 2025

After U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed he would not attend, finance ministers from Japan, India and Canada also pulled out.

South Africa's white farmers would be among victims if Trump ends growth bill
Reuters  |  Feb 19, 2025

Some Republicans want to punish South Africa for land reform, its genocide case against Israel and other actions such as naval exercises with Russia a...

South African scientists were testing a promising HIV vaccine. Then came Trump’s aid cuts
Reuters  |  Feb 19, 2025

Trump in January ordered a 90-day pause in all foreign development assistance pending assessment of its consistency with his "America First" foreign p...

South Africa says silence from US on bid for talks, China pledges support
Reuters  |  Feb 18, 2025

Trump cut U.S. financial assistance to the country this month, citing disapproval of its land reform policy and genocide case against Israel at the In...

South Africa mourns first black female nuclear scientist Senamile Masango
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 11, 2025

Masango made history as the first African woman to conduct experiments at the European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN), the world’s most adva...

South Africa's military reinforces besieged DRC mission
Reuters  |  Feb 10, 2025

South Africa is believed to have around 3,000 troops deployed in Congo, both as part of a U.N. peacekeeping mission and a Southern African regional fo...

South African party accuses white group of treason over Trump attack
Reuters  |  Feb 10, 2025

The expropriation act empowers the government to seize land owned by white farmers, in rare cases without compensation, in order to redistribute it to...

South Africa's land act targets a stark divide, Trump and Musk oppose it
Reuters  |  Feb 09, 2025

That law, which allows the government to confiscate land - in rare cases without compensation - has reignited racial tensions that have dogged Africa'...

'No thanks': White South Africans turn down Trump's immigration offer
Reuters  |  Feb 09, 2025

The law seeks to address racial land ownership disparities - which has left three-quarters of privately owned land in the hands of the white minority...

Trump halts aid to South Africa over land reforms, Israel ICJ case, and Iran ties
Mwangi Maina  |  Feb 08, 2025

The executive order lists several grievances, accusing Pretoria of policies that Washington deems harmful to US interests.

South Africa will not be bullied, Ramaphosa says as tensions with US escalate
Mwangi Maina  |  Feb 06, 2025

The rift between Washington and Pretoria has been widening for months, but Trump's return to the White House has accelerated diplomatic tensions.

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