Eusebius McKaiser, Acerbic South African Political Analyst, Dies at 44
Adamantly progressive, openly gay and politically fearless, he cast a sharp eye on the country’s post-apartheid politics and culture.
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South Africa grants Putin and Brics leaders diplomatic immunity for summit
ICC warrant for Russian president’s arrest issued in March over alleged war crimes in UkraineSouth Africa has issued blanket diplomatic immunity to all leaders attending an August summit, meaning Vladimir Putin might be able to travel to Johannesburg a…
Rwandan ex-police chief arrested in South Africa over 1994 genocide
Fulgence Kayishema, 62, charged with playing leading role in church killing of more than 2,000 peopleOne of the world’s most wanted genocide suspects, a Rwandan former police chief, Fulgence Kayishema, has been arrested in South Africa and charged with…
Injectable HIV-prevention drug to be made in South Africa for the first time
Indian drug company to make cheaper generic version of CAB-LA, potentially protecting millions of people in Africa from the virusAn affordable version of a groundbreaking HIV-prevention drug will be made in South Africa for the first time, potentially …
South Africa summons US ambassador over claims it armed Russia
Foreign ministry says ‘no record of approved arms sale by state’ after claims from Reuben BrigetySouth Africa’s foreign ministry has summoned the US ambassador over allegations he made that the country had provided arms and ammunition to Russia for its…
U.S. Ambassador Accuses South Africa of Providing Weapons and Ammunition to Russia
If South Africa is found to be giving Russia military aid, it threatens to fracture the relationship between the United States and a key partner in Africa.
US accuses South Africa of providing arms to Russia
Ambassador says weapons were brought to Russia on cargo ship from Simon’s Town naval base, local media reportsThe US ambassador to South Africa has accused the country of covertly providing arms to Russia – a charge that drew an angry rebuke from Preto…
Top U.S. Official Accused South Africa of Providing Weapons to Russia
The American ambassador to South Africa told reporters that Washington is confident a Russian ship picked up a load of weapons and ammunition near Cape Town in December.
Colonialism and controversial guests inform Africa’s reaction to Charles’s coronation
While some paid tribute to the British monarch, the presence in London of certain guests proved less than welcomeIn South Africa, as across the African Commonwealth countries, Saturday’s coronation of King Charles III prompted mixed reactions.There was…
South Africa Allowed Russian Plane Under U.S. Sanctions to Land at Base
The move could increase tensions between South Africa and the United States as it moves to isolate Moscow over the war in Ukraine.