News

NEWS

Stay informed with the latest updates from South Africa and around the world. Our news section covers a wide range of topics including politics, social issues, crime, environment, global affairs, and human interest stories.

Maasai leaders take Marriott to court over safari camp, which they argue blocks key wildlife migration route

The Institute for Maasai Education, Research and Conservation (MERC) has filed a court case against Marriott International over its new Ritz-Carlton luxury safari camp in Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Game Reserve, arguing that the development obstructs a critical wildlife migration corridor.

UN experts warn of escalating trafficking and sexual violence after RSF takeover of El Fasher

The humanitarian crisis in Sudan’s El Fasher is deepening as mass displacement accelerates and aid access remains severely restricted.

SA Director of Public Prosecutions back on inquiry witness stand

South Africa’s (SA) Director of Public Prosecutions, Advocate Shamila Batohi, is expected to wrap up her testimony on suspended South Gauteng Prosecutions Boss, Advocate Andrew Chauke’s decision not to prosecute the then Crime Intelligence Boss, Richard Mdluli

SA Afrikaner group defends US engagements as pressure mounts over ‘misinformation’ on farm killings

South Africa’s (SA) Afrikaner group, AfriForum, has rejected accusations that it is fuelling misinformation abroad about violence in the country, insisting its engagements with United States (US) officials focus on rural safety rather than promoting narratives of “white genocide”.

Nigeria grapples with  spate of mass abductions

Nigeria is currently grappling with a spate of mass abductions. But the vast country, bigger than France and Germany combined, also faces other security challenges

SA condemns unconstitutional seizure of power in Guinea-Bissau

South Africa (SA) has condemned the unconstitutional seizure of power by the military in Guinea-Bissau