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Politics & Current Affairs
NSFAS Crisis Deepens After R5.1bn Blunder
More than R5.1 billion was incorrectly allocated to over 40,000 students, exposing systemic failures in South Africa’s NSFAS funding system.
Wednesday 19 August 2026 - 07:09am
Politics & Current Affairs
SADC leaders call for deeper regional integration
SADC leaders have called for deeper regional integration, stronger infrastructure and greater cooperation to accelerate industrialisation and economic development.
Tuesday 18 August 2026 - 04:00pm
Politics & Current Affairs
Zambia’s Hichilema wins second term amid opposition fraud claims
Zambia's Hakainde Hichilema wins a second term with 61.4% of the vote as opposition candidate Brian Mundubile raises concerns over electoral irregularities.
Tuesday 18 August 2026 - 03:00pm
Politics & Current Affairs
SA First Lady urges SADC to invest in early childhood development
South Africa’s First Lady Tshepo Motsepe urges SADC leaders to prioritise early childhood development and expand access to learning across Southern Africa.
Tuesday 18 August 2026 - 07:37am
Politics & Current Affairs
Zambian voters cast ballots in peaceful election
Zambian voters turned out peacefully for the general elections as President Hakainde Hichilema sought a second term amid calls for calm.
Friday 14 August 2026 - 04:00pm
Politics & Current Affairs
South African youth urged to verify political content online
South African youth and influencers are urged to verify political content online as misinformation and AI-generated material raise concerns ahead of local elections.
Friday 14 August 2026 - 07:42am
Politics & Current Affairs
Drone attacks target Khartoum, other Sudanese cities amid escalating fighting
Drone attacks hit Khartoum and several Sudanese cities as fighting intensifies across Kordofan and Blue Nile, widening the conflict's geographic reach.
Friday 14 August 2026 - 12:00am
Politics & Current Affairs
SADC ministers meet in Durban as South Africa assumes the chair
SADC ministers meet in Durban as South Africa assumes the regional bloc’s chair, with trade, security, migration, infrastructure and integration on the agenda.
Wednesday 12 August 2026 - 06:24pm
Politics & Current Affairs
Sophie de Bruyn: 1956 march leader warns freedom remains incomplete
Sophie de Bruyn, a leader of South Africa’s 1956 Women’s March, has warned that inequality, violence, poverty and corruption continue to undermine democracy.
Tuesday 11 August 2026 - 08:37am
Politics & Current Affairs
South Africa Marks 70 Years Since Women’s March
South Africa marks 70 years since the 1956 Women’s March, with President Cyril Ramaphosa honouring women’s role in the struggle against apartheid.
Monday 10 August 2026 - 12:00pm
Politics & Current Affairs
Leonardo Attuch Appointed FCCE Vice-President As Brazil Expands Global South Ties
Brazil’s FCCE appoints journalist Leonardo Attuch as vice-president as it seeks stronger trade, investment and institutional ties across the Global South.
Monday 10 August 2026 - 09:05am
Politics & Current Affairs
South Africa repatriates over 77,000 undocumented foreign nationals
South Africa has repatriated 77,184 undocumented foreign nationals since the start of the year, with thousands more awaiting deportation, NATJOINTS says.
Saturday 08 August 2026 - 06:00pm
Politics & Current Affairs
South Africa Seeks United African Migration Strategy
South Africa has called on the African Union to convene a continental migration conference to tackle the root causes of migration through a coordinated African response.
Thursday 06 August 2026 - 02:00pm
Politics & Current Affairs
DRC Ebola Outbreak Nears 3,900 Cases as Response Struggles
The DRC's Ebola outbreak has reached 3,874 confirmed cases as WHO and Africa CDC warn the epidemic is expanding faster than response efforts.
Wednesday 05 August 2026 - 10:00am
Politics & Current Affairs
World Cup Hero Vozinha Joins Chilean Giants Colo Colo
Cabo Verde World Cup goalkeeper Vozinha joins Chilean champions Colo Colo after leading his nation to a historic 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification.
Wednesday 05 August 2026 - 10:00am
Politics & Current Affairs
Westbury Unites Against Gang Violence
Westbury residents gathered in Johannesburg to call for an end to gang violence, urging stronger policing, community action and long-term support for affected families.
Tuesday 04 August 2026 - 03:54pm
Politics & Current Affairs
Brazil's digital sovereignty debate resonates across Global South
Brazil is prioritising digital sovereignty through AI infrastructure, data governance and technology regulation, offering lessons for Africa's growing digital economy.
Tuesday 04 August 2026 - 03:35pm
Politics & Current Affairs
South Africans register ahead of local elections
South Africa's Electoral Commission welcomes strong turnout during the final voter registration weekend ahead of the 4 November local government elections.
Monday 03 August 2026 - 12:50pm
Politics & Current Affairs
Opinion | Africa deserves to be understood, not misrepresented
A distorted map in a U.S. government presentation highlights broader questions about how Africa is perceived, represented and understood in global affairs.
Saturday 01 August 2026 - 02:00pm
Politics & Current Affairs
Saudi-led maritime alliance reflects growing focus on Red Sea security
A Saudi-led maritime alliance is expected to strengthen regional cooperation to protect Red Sea shipping routes as analysts call for political solutions alongside security measures.
Saturday 01 August 2026 - 02:00am
Politics & Current Affairs
US and Iran exchange fresh military strikes as regional tensions escalate
The United States and Iran have exchanged fresh military strikes, with tensions spreading across the Middle East and raising concerns over regional stability.
Thursday 30 July 2026 - 04:00pm
Politics & Current Affairs
Uganda declared Ebola-free after containing outbreak
Uganda has been declared Ebola-free after completing 42 days without new infections, while health authorities maintain border surveillance as the outbreak continues in the DRC.
Wednesday 29 July 2026 - 08:57am
Politics & Current Affairs
Pan-African Parliament opens with calls for unity on migration
African leaders have called for greater unity on migration, economic integration and global governance reform as the Pan-African Parliament opened its seventh legislature.
Tuesday 28 July 2026 - 07:35am
Politics & Current Affairs
China, Zimbabwe Reaffirm Defence Ties During PLA Anniversary Reception
China and Zimbabwe reaffirmed their longstanding defence partnership during a reception in Harare marking the 99th anniversary of the Chinese People's Liberation Army.
Sunday 26 July 2026 - 04:00pm
Politics & Current Affairs
DRC steps up Ebola response as cases approach 3,000
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has intensified its Ebola response as confirmed cases rise to nearly 3,000 and health authorities warn of sustained transmission.
Sunday 26 July 2026 - 04:00pm
Politics & Current Affairs
Brazil's Indigenous movement renews call for Truth Commission
Brazil's Indigenous movement has renewed calls for a National Indigenous Truth Commission to investigate historical violations and advance reparations.
Saturday 25 July 2026 - 12:34pm
Politics & Current Affairs
Hamas appoints Khalil al-Hayya as new leader during Gaza war
Hamas has elected veteran official Khalil al-Hayya as its new leader following months of interim leadership during the ongoing Gaza war.
Tuesday 21 July 2026 - 12:55pm
Politics & Current Affairs
UN honours Mandela's legacy as Palestine recalls his solidarity
UN leaders and the State of Palestine marked Nelson Mandela International Day, honouring his legacy of justice, equality and solidarity with oppressed people.
Monday 20 July 2026 - 07:40pm
Politics & Current Affairs
WHO warns DR Congo Ebola outbreak accelerating as cases spread beyond contact tracing
The World Health Organization says the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is accelerating, with most new infections linked to unknown transmission chains.
Tuesday 14 July 2026 - 08:00pm