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A K9 officer walks near the crime scene where the body of a fifth woman was discovered in Olifantsfontein near Kempton Park, east of Johannesburg, 14 September 2026. The bodies of the women were found partially undressed and with visible bruising, with the discovery sites located within the same vicinity. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/The Citizen
Crime and CourtsSouthern Africa

Seventh body linked to Ekurhuleni killings

Ekurhuleni, South Africa | September 15, 2026 South African police have linked a seventh woman’s body to the investigation into a series of...

BySeptember 15, 2026
India’s High Commissioner to Eswatini, N. Ram Prasad, poses with members of staff at the High Commission of India in Mbabane following the completion of his tenure in the Kingdom. Photo credit: High Commission of India, Mbabane
DiplomacySouthern Africa

India envoy bids farewell to Eswatini

MBABANE, Eswatini: India’s High Commissioner to Eswatini, N. Ram Prasad, has concluded his tenure in the Kingdom, bringing to an end a period...

BySeptember 15, 2026
Thabile Mdluli, Acting Government Spokesperson
DiplomacySouthern Africa

Eswatini investigates shooting involving US personnel

Mbabane, Eswatini: The Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini has launched an investigation after two United States government personnel were injured when they...

BySeptember 15, 2026
HRH Prince Lonkhokhela, Minister of Natural Resources and Energy, delivers Eswatini’s Country Statement at the IAEA General Conference in Vienna. Photo credit: Ministry of Natural Resources and Energy, Eswatini
DiplomacyEnergySouthern Africa

Eswatini advances nuclear science plans

VIENNA, Austria: Eswatini is strengthening its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) as the Kingdom explores how nuclear science and technology...

BySeptember 15, 2026
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa during their bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India, where they discussed stronger bilateral relations, trade, continental connectivity and African cooperation. Photo credit: Egyptian Presidency
DiplomacyNorth AfricaSouthern Africa

Egypt and South Africa seek stronger strategic ties

NEW DELHI, India: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa have discussed plans to deepen relations between their...

BySeptember 15, 2026
President Hakainde Hichilema with Vice President Mutale Nalumango and some of the recently appointed cabinet ministers during an official engagement in Lusaka.
PoliticsSouthern Africa

Hichilema reshuffles Zambia cabinet

LUSAKA, Zambia: President Hakainde Hichilema has appointed four cabinet ministers and made changes to several senior government positions as his administration moves to...

BySeptember 14, 2026
Continental Exchange of Information Conference and Workshop.
DiplomacySouthern AfricaTax

Africa steps up tax information sharing

HARARE, Zimbabwe | September 14, 2026 — African tax administrations are preparing to deepen continental cooperation on the exchange of tax information as...

BySeptember 14, 2026
President Cyril Ramaphosa participates in a closed session of the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit on inclusive global governance and strengthening multilateralism at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, India. Photo: Presidency South Africa
DiplomacySouthern AfricaTechnology

Ramaphosa calls for stronger AI oversight

NEW DELHI, India | September 14, 2026 — President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on BRICS countries to establish an international mechanism for the...

BySeptember 14, 2026
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