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Metro

South African Officials Criticized After 150 Palestinians Left Stranded on Aircraft

South African authorities are facing significant scrutiny following the detention of over 150 Palestinians at O.R. Tambo International Airport. This incident occurred after...

Economy

South Africa and Nigeria Taken Off International Financial Crime Monitoring List

In a pivotal advancement for Africa’s financial sector, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has delisted South Africa, Nigeria, Mozambique, and Burkina Faso...

World

U.S. Navy Helicopter and Fighter Jet Collide in South China Sea; All Crew Members Rescued

Two U.S. Navy aircraft operating from the USS Nimitz crashed into the South China Sea in separate incidents about 30 minutes apart. Fortunately,...

Economy

South Africa and Nigeria Stripped from FATF ‘Grey List’ Following Enhanced Anti-Money Laundering Measures

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has officially removed South Africa, Nigeria, Mozambique, and Burkina Faso from its “grey list” of countries under...

Metro

Privé Jets Recognized as South America and the Caribbean’s Top Private Jet Charter of 2025 by World Travel Awards

Privé Jets has achieved recognition at the 2025 World Travel Awards, winning accolades as both South America’s and the Caribbean’s Leading Private Jet...

Politics

Lamola from South Africa Highlights ‘Positive Sentiment’ Regarding AGOA

During the FT Africa Summit in London, South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, expressed optimism about the renewal of...

Metro

South Africa Embraces $115M US Initiative to Support HIV Programs for Six Months

South Africa has received a $115 million bridging plan from the United States to support its HIV treatment and prevention programs until March...

Metro

South Africa’s Health Minister Celebrates New HIV Prevention Vaccine but Cautions About Limited Availability

South Africa’s Health Minister, Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi, has announced plans to introduce lenacapavir, an innovative long-acting HIV prevention injection, by March 2026. This...

Metro

Bus Accident in South Africa’s Mountainous Area Claims at Least 42 Lives.

A tragic bus accident on Sunday evening, October 12, 2025, in northern South Africa led to the deaths of at least 42 people,...

Crime & conflict

South African opposition chief Julius Malema convicted on firearm offenses, could face 15 years in prison; sentencing scheduled for January 2026.

Julius Malema, leader of South Africa’s Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has been convicted on multiple firearm-related charges from a 2018 incident during an...