Politics & Current Affairs

South Africa and the United Nations have signed a five-year cooperation framework to support national development priorities and accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals.

South African police destroyed 11,859 confiscated firearms on International Firearm Destruction Day as gun control advocates called for stronger measures to curb illegal weapons.

Zimbabwe has enacted Constitutional Amendment No. 3, extending presidential and parliamentary terms to seven years and postponing the next general election to 2030.

Brazil's foreign policy has received its highest approval rating among foreign policy experts since the Emerging Middle Powers survey began, as the country expands trade partnerships amid rising tensions with the United States.

A Malawian man died aboard a repatriation bus in Limpopo as scrutiny grows over assistance provided to displaced Malawian nationals.

South Africans reflect on the Madlanga Commission one year after Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's allegations of corruption within the criminal justice system.

President Cyril Ramaphosa reshuffles Cabinet, moving John Steenhuisen and appointing new DA and ANC ministers across key government portfolios.

March and March gives government six months to remove undocumented migrants, warning of weekly protests as nationwide immigration demonstrations continue.

Mercosur leaders meet in Paraguay to advance trade reforms, digital integration, infrastructure investment and global partnerships during the bloc's 35th anniversary summit.

Hundreds marched in Kliptown calling for stricter immigration enforcement ahead of 30 June as debate over undocumented migration intensifies nationwide.

Public health experts warn xenophobia threatens healthcare access, social cohesion and public safety ahead of planned anti-immigration demonstrations on 30 June.

Hundreds of Zimbabweans have been relocated to an Epping processing centre as voluntary repatriation efforts continue amid severe weather in Cape Town.

Burkina Faso ends diplomatic relations with France, citing sovereignty concerns as the military government reshapes its foreign policy priorities.

Residents across Gauteng urge peace and economic stability ahead of planned June 30 anti-immigration protests.

Kenyan marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge says his focus has shifted from winning medals to inspiring future generations, promoting education and using running as a tool for social change.

England were frustrated by a disciplined Ghana side as the teams played to a goalless draw in their FIFA World Cup Group L clash in Boston.

Brazil has marked World Refugee Day by highlighting progress in refugee protection and integration, while new data shows that most municipalities still lack anti-xenophobia initiatives.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has recorded more than 1,000 confirmed Ebola cases and 267 deaths, as health authorities warn of continued community transmission and possible geographic spread.

The United Nations has warned that continued attacks, fuel shortages and aid restrictions are worsening the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, while violence and access challenges persist in the West Bank.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has resigned after losing the confidence of Labour MPs, paving the way for Andy Burnham to become the UK's next leader.

Ethiopia's ruling Prosperity Party has secured a commanding majority in the country's seventh general election, winning 438 parliamentary seats and paving the way to form the next government.

Residents across South Africa visited voting stations on Saturday to register to vote and verify their voter details during the Electoral Commission's (IEC) national voter registration weekend ahead of the Local Government Elections scheduled for Nov

Students in Harare showcased science, technology and cultural projects highlighting Zimbabwe's push to combine innovation, language learning and practical education.

Ethiopia has launched the Makatet Roadmap, a five-year initiative aimed at integrating refugees and asylum seekers into national education, livelihoods and public service systems while strengthening host communities.

South Africa drew 1-1 with Czechia on Thursday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, with Teboho Mokoena’s late penalty earning Bafana Bafana a point that kept their 2026 World Cup hopes alive in Group A.

Three senior SAPS officials reported to Brooklyn Police Station after an alleged surrender notice from IDAC, but no arrests took place, raising questions about the investigation.

The G7 summit in France ended without a joint declaration for the second year in a row, highlighting growing divisions over trade, security, technology and the bloc's global role.

Young South Africans and visitors from across Africa used Youth Day commemorations in Soweto to reflect on the legacy of the 1976 uprising and call for greater unity, inclusion and opportunity for Africa's youth.

Lula called for respect for national sovereignty, stronger international cooperation and greater development financing during G7 discussions in France.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will attend the G7 summit in France, advocating for development financing, trade reform and greater Global South representation.