The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) for Eastern and Southern Africa has reported over 178,000 cases of cholera in the region over the past 15 months, according to a statement from the organization. “More than 178,000 cholera cases have been confirmed in 16 countries in Eastern and Southern Africa between January 2024 and March 2025,” […]

The Stilfontein massacre, reminiscent of the Marikana massacre, has once again exposed the deadly means the South African government is willing to employ to protect private corporate and commercial interests. Artisanal Miners: Victims of a System of Exploitation Labeled “illegal miners” by the state, artisanal miners are marginalized individuals struggling for better living conditions. They […]

The South African government has vehemently denounced Israel’s decision to block the entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip following the end of the first phase of the ceasefire agreement. In a statement issued by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, South Africa labeled this measure as a violation of international humanitarian law […]

A group of critically injured South African peacekeepers, wounded in the ongoing conflict in eastern Congo, have been evacuated by the United Nations, the South African armed forces announced on Tuesday. The soldiers, who had been receiving treatment in a hospital in the rebel-controlled city of Goma, have now returned to South Africa. However, the […]

They praised the Russia-China cooperation as a stabilizing factor amid the ongoing turbulence of the global system. On Thursday, Foreign Ministers Sergey Lavrov (Russia) and Wang Yi (China) discussed their countries’ relations with the United States during a dialogue on the margins of the Group of Twenty (G20) ministerial summit in Johannesburg, South Africa. RELATED: […]

In a statement, The Hague Group expressed its deep sorrow for the loss of lives, livelihoods, communities, and cultural heritage resulting from what they described as “Israeli genocide.” Related: Egypt Leads Regional Initiative for Gaza Reconstruction and Political Stability in Palestine In a move that reinforces its commitment to international justice and human rights, Cuba […]

The grim reality of illegal gold mining in South Africa came to light this week as dozens of bodies were recovered from an abandoned mine in Stilfontein, where hundreds of miners endured months of starvation and disease after a police crackdown cut off food supplies. At least 87 people have been confirmed dead, and more […]

South Africa has dispatched a special envoy to meet with Mozambique’s outgoing president in an effort to quell the deadly protests that have erupted following the disputed election held in October. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed special envoy Sydney Mufamadi to express his government’s solidarity with Mozambique and its willingness to assist in resolving […]

UN Secretary-General António Guterres, visiting South Africa during its G20 presidency, delivered a strong message emphasizing the urgent need for climate justice for Africa. Related:WHO’s Latest Malaria Report: A Call to Address Disparities in Health Access Guterres underscored the continent’s immense potential a youthful and growing population, rich cultural and natural diversity, and a robust […]

In a tragic development, six bodies have been recovered from an abandoned mine in Stilfontein, South Africa. The exact number of miners still trapped underground remains uncertain, with local sources estimating around 4,000 individuals may be stuck, while police suggest the figure is likely in the hundreds. Related:South Africa: Around 4000 Miners Trapped Underground The […]