49 h. ago Kiir attempting to shore up his position amid discontent: Analysts

President Salva Kiir placed his longtime rival Machar under house arrest last week.

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56 h. ago South African Officials Defend Land Policy During Key US Talks

A senior South African delegation, led by International Relations Director-General Zane Dangor, has returned from Washington, where it met top US officials to discuss bilateral issues and clarify Pretoria’s stance on contentious policies like the Expropriation Act. The US officials, including those from the White House and State Department, were reportedly “cordial and receptive.” The… Read More »South African Officials Defend Land Policy During Key US Talks The post South African Officials Defend Land Policy During Key US Talks first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 d. ago Cableway Charity Challenge Returns And Table Mountain Cableway Invites The Public To Take Part

One of Cape Town’s most beloved fundraising events will once again take place on Table Mountain in May. The Cableway Charity Challenge 2025 is scheduled for Saturday 10 May 2025, and hosts and organisers, Table Mountain Aerial Cableway (TMACC), calls you to be a part of the action by cheering on participants, pledging your support… Read More »Cableway Charity Challenge Returns And Table Mountain Cableway Invites The Public To Take Part The post Cableway Charity Challenge Returns And Table Mountain Cableway Invites The Public To Take Part first appeared on iAfrica.

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8 d. ago Bafana Bafana on the Brink: FIFA Probe Threatens South Africa’s World Cup Dream

South Africa’s World Cup hopes hang in the balance as FIFA investigates their use of ineligible midfielder Teboho Mokoena in a 2-0 win over Lesotho. Mokoena should have served a suspension after two prior yellow cards but played regardless, prompting Lesotho to lodge a formal complaint. If FIFA rules against South Africa, the result could… Read More »Bafana Bafana on the Brink: FIFA Probe Threatens South Africa’s World Cup Dream The post Bafana Bafana on the Brink: FIFA Probe Threatens South Africa’s World Cup Dream first appeared on iAfrica.

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9 d. ago Trump Picks Controversial Media Critic as US Envoy to South Africa

President Donald Trump has nominated Leo Brent Bozell III, a conservative media critic and pro-Israel commentator, as the United States ambassador to South Africa. Bozell, founder of the Media Research Center, is known for his outspoken views in support of Israel as well as his ties to right-wing media. Since Trump’s return to the White… Read More »Trump Picks Controversial Media Critic as US Envoy to South Africa The post Trump Picks Controversial Media Critic as US Envoy to South Africa first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago Expelled Ambassador Calls for South Africa to Uphold Sovereignty

Ebrahim Rasool, the former South African ambassador to the US, received a warm welcome from ANC members and trade unions in Cape Town upon his return to the country. Rasool was declared persona non grata by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio following his critical remarks about Donald Trump’s foreign policy during a webinar. Rasool… Read More »Expelled Ambassador Calls for South Africa to Uphold Sovereignty The post Expelled Ambassador Calls for South Africa to Uphold Sovereignty first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago Pope Francis Returns to the Vatican After Health Scare, Faces Long Recovery

After more than five weeks in the hospital battling a severe respiratory illness, Pope Francis has returned to the Vatican—but the road to recovery is far from over. The 87-year-old pontiff, looking frail but grateful, appeared on a hospital balcony in his wheelchair to wave at the hundreds gathered below. “Thank you, everyone,” he said… Read More »Pope Francis Returns to the Vatican After Health Scare, Faces Long Recovery The post Pope Francis Returns to the Vatican After Health Scare, Faces Long Recovery first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago Defiant Diplomacy: South Africa’s Expelled Ambassador Stands His Ground

Ebrahim Rasool returned to Cape Town on Sunday, not as a triumphant negotiator but as a man unwavering in his convictions. The former South African ambassador to the U.S. was expelled with just a week’s notice, but if Washington thought it could dictate South Africa’s alliances, Rasool had a firm response: “America doesn’t get to… Read More »Defiant Diplomacy: South Africa’s Expelled Ambassador Stands His Ground The post Defiant Diplomacy: South Africa’s Expelled Ambassador Stands His Ground first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago SA Must Repair US Ties Despite Diplomatic Fallout, Says Former Ambassador Rasool

Former South African Ambassador to the United States, Ebrahim Rasool, has emphasized the urgent need for South Africa to repair its strained relationship with the US, arguing that the livelihoods of millions depend on it. Rasool returned home with his wife, Rosieda, on Sunday morning, greeted warmly by a spirited crowd of African National Congress… Read More »SA Must Repair US Ties Despite Diplomatic Fallout, Says Former Ambassador Rasool The post SA Must Repair US Ties Despite Diplomatic Fallout, Says Former Ambassador Rasool first appeared on iAfrica.

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2 w. ago Ramaphosa Calls for Calm Amid Ambassador Rasool’s Controversial Return

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appealed to political parties and organizations to avoid actions that could further inflame tensions with the United States ahead of expelled Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool’s return. South Africa’s former ambassador to the US is set to arrive back in the country on Sunday. During a media briefing on Thursday, the Presidency acknowledged… Read More »Ramaphosa Calls for Calm Amid Ambassador Rasool’s Controversial Return The post Ramaphosa Calls for Calm Amid Ambassador Rasool’s Controversial Return first appeared on iAfrica.

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2 w. ago Limpopo fans excited as Bafana return to Peter Mokaba Stadium

There is great anticipation for Bafana Bafana ahead of Lesotho match in Polokwane.

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2 w. ago Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Returns to Fiction with “Dream Count”

Nigerian-born author and feminist icon, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has been named to Time’s “100 Most Influential People.” Known for her impactful essay We Should All Be Feminists, sampled by Beyoncé, Adichie has made a lasting cultural impact. After a decade-long break from fiction, her highly anticipated novel Dream Count marks her return to storytelling. In… Read More »Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Returns to Fiction with “Dream Count” The post Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Returns to Fiction with “Dream Count” first appeared on iAfrica.

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2 w. ago New African Film Festival 2025 Highlights Diverse Cinema from Africa

The 2025 New African Film Festival in Washington, D.C. will feature 29 films from 19 African nations. The festival will spotlight narratives from various genres, such as historical dramas, coming-of-age stories, and insightful documentaries. Notable films include “Dahomey” by Mati Diop, addressing the return of Benin’s looted artifacts, and “Disco Afrika: A Malagasy Story.” The… Read More »New African Film Festival 2025 Highlights Diverse Cinema from Africa The post New African Film Festival 2025 Highlights Diverse Cinema from Africa first appeared on iAfrica.

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2 w. ago India’s Kohli Excited By Cricket’s Return At Los Angeles Games

Virat Kohli welcomed the inclusion of cricket in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and, although the Indian great will not be coaxed out of retirement for the showpiece, he said he believed a new generation of Indian athletes would be ready to strike gold. Cricket, which enjoys a huge following in India and has a… Read More »India’s Kohli Excited By Cricket’s Return At Los Angeles Games The post India’s Kohli Excited By Cricket’s Return At Los Angeles Games first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 w. ago KZN Authorities Issue Urgent Warning as Heavy Rainfall Causes Fatalities and Damage

KwaZulu-Natal authorities have urged residents and motorists to remain vigilant amidst ongoing heavy rains and flooding across the province. This follows the tragic discovery of a Pinetown woman’s body early Friday morning, after her vehicle was swept away as she attempted to cross a bridge while returning from work. The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance… Read More »KZN Authorities Issue Urgent Warning as Heavy Rainfall Causes Fatalities and Damage The post KZN Authorities Issue Urgent Warning as Heavy Rainfall Causes Fatalities and Damage first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 w. ago Bushiris Resist Extradition, Cite Lack of Trust in SA Justice System

Self-proclaimed prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife, Mary Bushiri, have reaffirmed their refusal to return to South Africa to face trial. On Wednesday, Malawi’s Chief Resident Magistrate Court ruled in favor of extraditing the Bushiris back to South Africa. However, this decision was immediately suspended for 30 days following an appeal by the couple. The… Read More »Bushiris Resist Extradition, Cite Lack of Trust in SA Justice System The post Bushiris Resist Extradition, Cite Lack of Trust in SA Justice System first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 w. ago Wallabies Lolesio returns to Super Rugby action after concussion

The playmaker suffered a head knock in the season-opening win over the Drua

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4 w. ago Palace Boss Glasner Hopeful Of Mateta’s Return For FA Cup Quarters After Horror Injury

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner hopes to have striker Jean-Philippe Mateta back for their FA Cup quarter-final at Fulham on March 29 after suffering a horrific injury against Millwall last Saturday. The 27-year-old Frenchman was taken to hospital with a head injury after a challenge by Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts during their FA Cup fifth-round… Read More »Palace Boss Glasner Hopeful Of Mateta’s Return For FA Cup Quarters After Horror Injury The post Palace Boss Glasner Hopeful Of Mateta’s Return For FA Cup Quarters After Horror Injury first appeared on iAfrica.

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4 w. ago Trump Administration Withdraws from South Africa’s Just Energy Transition Partnership, Cutting Billions in Climate Financing

In a further setback to relations between Washington and Pretoria, the United States has withdrawn from the Just Energy Transition (JET) partnership with South Africa. The decision follows an executive order signed by President Donald Trump after his return to the White House for a second term, removing the US from the international partners group… Read More »Trump Administration Withdraws from South Africa’s Just Energy Transition Partnership, Cutting Billions in Climate Financing The post Trump Administration Withdraws from South Africa’s Just Energy Transition Partnership, Cutting Billions in Climate Financing first appeared on iAfrica.

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