BRICS Nations Focus on AI and EVs
The 18th BRICS summit in New Delhi in 2026 spotlighted artificial intelligence and industrial transformation, with South Africa advocating for electric vehicle (EV) development as…
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Mchunu’s Devices Seized
Suspended South African Police Minister Senzo Mchunu had his cellphone seized for the second time at his KwaZulu-Natal home on 21 September 2026, according to a Johannesburg High…
South Africa Faced with Backlash Over Inaction on Zimbabwe’s Democratic Decline Amid Xenophobic Violence
South Africa faces mounting pressure to address xenophobic violence against migrants, with critics blaming regional inaction on Zimbabwe’s democratic decline.
Beta Pictoris b: Astronomers Detect First Radio Signals From an Exoplanet
Astronomers have captured the first direct radio emissions from an exoplanet, detecting rapid, circularized bursts originating from the massive gas giant Beta Pictoris b.
MeerKAT Telescope Detects Faint Hydrogen Signals for Cosmic Mapping
Astronomers using South Africa’s MeerKAT radio telescope array have directly detected faint radio emissions from neutral hydrogen gas billions of light-years away, reaching Earth…
South Africa probes serial killer fears as ninth woman’s body is found
Police discovered the ninth woman’s body in an area east of Johannesburg on Thursday, intensifying a high-level investigation into a string of killings across South Africa’s…
Cheetah Population Surges to 52 in India Four Years After Reintroduction
India’s cheetah population has reached 52 after four years of reintroduction, with 32 cubs born in the country, according to a status review of Kuno National Park’s program.
South Africa Anti-Immigrant Violence Sparks Mass Exodus and Diplomatic Crisis
Anti-immigrant violence swept South Africa in March 2026, forcing tens of thousands of Malawians and Zimbabweans to flee their homes while at least 11 foreign nationals died.
South Africa Anti-Immigrant Violence Triggers Mass Displacement in 2026
Anti-immigrant violence swept across South Africa starting in March 2026, forcing tens of thousands of Malawians and Zimbabweans to flee their homes while sparking deportations…
South Africa Anti-Migrant Backlash Sparks Diplomatic Tensions
Anti-migrant protests in South Africa have sparked diplomatic friction and eviction threats ahead of a self-imposed June 30 deadline, drawing formal complaints and repatriation…
Nigerian cleric found dead in Johannesburg home
A Nigerian cleric, Bishop Taiwo Michael Fakunle, was shot dead at his Johannesburg home on September 4, 2026, by two suspects who fired more than seven bullets, according to…
All Blacks Hang in Balance After Tough Loss in South Africa
The All Blacks lost 29-24 to South Africa in Soweto, dropping their series lead to 2-1, but remain focused on a potential series tie in Baltimore despite key injuries and…