Men can now take their wife’s surname in South Africa, Constitutional Court rules
A new precedent has been set in South Africa's highest court, meaning that married men will now be allowed to...
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Emerging powers condemn US tariffs as trade war escalates
The BRICS alliance sharply criticised economic protectionism and "tariff blackmail" in a virtual summit on September 8, as tensions mount...
South Africa fighting to save HIV treatment after US aid cut
South Africa is struggling under the weight of severe US aid cuts to its HIV program, threatening to unravel the...
African nations seek relief from Trump tariffs amid economic fears
President Trump’s sweeping tariffs have struck at the heart of economic fears, as reported by Africa News on August 9th....
South African party links Trump’s tariffs to racial policies
The Democratic Alliance (DA), South Africa’s second-largest party in the ruling coalition, claims Trump's tariffs on exports are linked to...
Tafi Mhaka: African billionaires thrive as millions struggle
The surge in African billionaires signals elite capture rather than economic progress, locking millions into poverty. On July 9, 2025,...
South Africa: Trade talks with US focused on steepened tariffs
As US President Donald Trump continues using strategic pressure to take advantage of nations seeking to maintain relations with the...
Rhino populations experiencing turbulence globally
Conservationists have welcomed encouraging signs for some rhino species, although warning signs indicate that others are in severe decline. A...
Trump suggests he’ll skip G20 over South Africa policy disputes
President Donald Trump announced he may not attend the G20 leaders’ summit in South Africa this November, citing longstanding disagreements...
Brazil to join South Africa’s ICJ case against Israel
Brazil is preparing to formally support South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice, according to...
Algeria and South Africa seal scientific partnership
Algeria and South Africa have taken a significant step in South-South collaboration by signing new agreements to boost their academic...
Tafi Mhaka: Femicide spread across Africa calls for male cultural reform
On May 25, Olorato Mongale, a 30-year-old woman from South Africa, went on a date with a man she had...
Algeria: Polisario to hold talks with South Africa on Western Sahara
Algeria intensified its diplomatic engagement over the Western Sahara issue by hosting high-level discussions with the Polisario Front, the Yabiladi...
Trump’s tariffs could wipe out 100,000 jobs in South Africa
U.S. President Donald Trump’s 30% import tariffs, set to take effect on August 1, could cost South Africa over 100,000...
Funding cuts jeopardise HIV research in South Africa
South African scientists, at the University of Witwatersran, are developing HIV vaccines that could help change the trajectory of the...
