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South African president appoints Roelf Meyer as next ambassador to US - Reuters
South African president appoints Roelf Meyer as next ambassador to US Reuters
April 14, 2026US has let in 4,499 refugees since October - all but three were South African
Trump has given priority to Afrikaners, a white minority group he says is being persecuted. South Africa has objected to his characterisation.
April 10, 2026Ladysmith Black Mambazo's 'wise elder' dies aged 77
Albert Mazibuko sang in the iconic South African choral group for more than 55 years.
April 6, 2026South African army arrive in crime hotspots to help tackle gangs
The army has been deployed to five of South Africa's nine provinces for a year-long operation.
April 1, 2026Semenya vows to fight against IOC's gene-screening policy - Reuters
Semenya vows to fight against IOC's gene-screening policy Reuters
March 31, 2026South Africa's exclusion from G7 summit no surprise, says Ramaphosa
Reports say the US pressured France to rescind Ramaphosa’s invitation after Trump threatened to boycott the summit.
March 27, 2026South Africa's police chief to appear in court over controversial health contract
South African authorities declined to disclose the charges he will face when he stands in the dock.
March 25, 2026South Africa's gold producers stay in the shallows as prices surge - Reuters
South Africa's gold producers stay in the shallows as prices surge Reuters
March 24, 2026South Africans say criminal gangs are exploiting the water crisis
Residents of some areas have been without mains water for weeks.
March 19, 2026South Africa rejects US pressure to distance itself from Iran - Reuters
South Africa rejects US pressure to distance itself from Iran Reuters
March 16, 2026Whistleblower murder suspect is former elite officer, South African police say
Marius van der Merwe was shot dead three weeks after accusing police officers of killing a robbery suspect.
March 16, 2026New US ambassador to South Africa summoned over 'undiplomatic remarks'
Leo Brent Bozell apologises after weighing in on a dispute rooted in the country's apartheid past.
March 11, 2026South Africa calls in new US ambassador over 'undiplomatic remarks' - Reuters
South Africa calls in new US ambassador over 'undiplomatic remarks' Reuters
March 11, 2026South Africa team, stranded in India, to fly home from Wednesday - Reuters
South Africa team, stranded in India, to fly home from Wednesday Reuters
March 11, 2026South Africa's long-serving former defence minister and former Robben Island prisoner dies
Mosiuoa Lekota was imprisoned with former South African President Nelson Mandela on Robben Island.
March 4, 2026South Africa offers to mediate in Middle East conflict if asked - Reuters
South Africa offers to mediate in Middle East conflict if asked Reuters
March 4, 2026South Africa's Lekota, who led breakaway from ANC, dies at 77 - Reuters
South Africa's Lekota, who led breakaway from ANC, dies at 77 Reuters
March 4, 2026Maersk reroutes some sailings around Africa due to 'unforeseen constraints' in Red Sea - Reuters
Maersk reroutes some sailings around Africa due to 'unforeseen constraints' in Red Sea Reuters
February 27, 2026Girl, 14, shot dead as South Africa's 'taxi wars' hit school
Violence has plagued South Africa's highly competitive and lucrative taxi industry for decades.
February 26, 2026Ramaphosa thanks Putin for release of South Africans lured into Russia-Ukraine war
The men believed they were going to Russia for training as bodyguards but ended up on the front line.
February 24, 2026South Africa says most of a group of 17 men lured into fighting for Russia set to return home - Reuters
South Africa says most of a group of 17 men lured into fighting for Russia set to return home Reuters
February 24, 2026Robert Mugabe's son charged with attempted murder in South Africa
Bellarmine Mugabe and one other man have not commented on the charges after a 23-year-old was shot.
February 23, 2026Mugabe's son appears in South African court on attempted murder charge - Reuters
Mugabe's son appears in South African court on attempted murder charge Reuters
February 23, 2026South Africa thump India to assert T20 World Cup title credentials - Reuters
South Africa thump India to assert T20 World Cup title credentials Reuters
February 22, 2026Son of Robert Mugabe arrested in South Africa on suspicion of attempted murder
Bellarmine Mugabe is in custody after a man who worked at the place where he was staying was shot and injured.
February 19, 2026