Another African Charity Tied to Prince Harry Faces Criticism
A charity tied to the British royal confirmed that the government of Chad has cut ties with the group, after allegations of mismanagement.
South Africa
South African Politician Julius Malema, Subject of Trump Attacks, Is Convicted of Gun Charge
The verdict against Julius Malema came a month after a separate court convicted him of hate speech. This year, President Trump played a video montage at the White House of Mr. Malema leading chants of “Kill the Boer,” a protest song.
Delayed US report on global human trafficking is released
Release comes after a Guardian investigation revealed US pullback on anti-trafficking efforts, which Trump officials deniedUS politics – latest updatesThe US Department of State has released a long-delayed, legally required report on human trafficking …
South African Ambassador to France Is Found Dead in Paris
The police are investigating the death of the ambassador, Nkosinathi Emmanuel Mthethwa, as a possible suicide.
India-South Africa Conclude 13th Navy Staff Talks, Discuss Maritime Security Across Indian Ocean
India and South Africa successfully concluded the 13th Navy Staff Talks from September 24–26, 2025. The deliberations were aimed at deepening operational collaboration, expanding avenues of naval cooperation, and addressing critical issues of maritime security across the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). The Indian Navy stated that the talks serve as a platform to reinforce longstanding maritime
India-Brazil-South Africa (IBSA) Nations Condemn Israeli Attacks, Back Palestinian Statehood
The 13th IBSA Trilateral Ministerial Commission meeting, held on the sidelines of the 80th UN General Assembly in New York on September 26, 2025, brought together India, Brazil, and South Africa. The three nations expressed grave concern over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, condemning what they described as continued Israeli attacks on civilians.The joint statement issued after the meeting
World must deny Israel ‘tools of genocide’, says growing alliance of activist states
New York meeting of Hague Group warns of shared responsibility to prevent genocide and proposes steps to isolate IsraelThe international community has a legal and moral duty to deny Israel “the tools of genocide”, the Malaysian foreign minister, Mohama…
Elon Musk’s Father, Errol Musk, Accused of Child Sexual Abuse
Errol Musk has been accused of sexually abusing five of his children and stepchildren since 1993, a Times investigation found. Family members have appealed to Elon Musk for help.
Lesotho villagers complain of damage from water project backed by African Development Bank
About 1,600 people file complaint to AfDB demanding transparency over forced relocations and compensationEighteen rural communities in Lesotho have filed a complaint with the African Development Bank (AfDB) over its funding of a multibillion-pound wate…
South Africa to reopen Steve Biko inquest 48 years after death in police custody
Death of anti-apartheid activist in 1977 after police beat him into a coma sparked outrage across the worldSouth African prosecutors will reopen an inquest into the death of the prominent anti-apartheid activist Steve Biko, nearly 50 years after he die…