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South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile. Photo credit: X/@PMashatile
NewsSouthern Africa

Mashatile says recovery is progressing well

Pretoria, South Africa | September 15, 2026 South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile says he is recovering well after undergoing a minor medical...

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...

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shake hands during their meeting in New Delhi. Photo credit: X/@MEAIndia
DiplomacyTourism

South Africa pushes for direct India flights

Johannesburg, South Africa: South Africa is seeking to restore direct passenger flights with India after more than 11 years without a nonstop connection,...

Africa Travel Indaba
Tourism

Africa Travel Indaba 2027 registration opens soon

Johannesburg, South Africa: South African Tourism is preparing to open registrations for Africa’s Travel Indaba 2027, with the process expected to begin by...

Egyptian Ambassador to South Africa, Botswana and Lesotho Ahmad Sharief poses for a group photo with ambassadors, members of the diplomatic corps, business representatives, AUDA NEPAD officials and members of the Egyptian community in South Africa during a luncheon in Pretoria. Photo credit: Embassy of Egypt in South Africa
DiplomacyNorth Africa

Egypt promotes Africa Business Forum

PRETORIA, South Africa: Egypt is stepping up efforts to deepen economic and diplomatic ties with South Africa and the wider continent ahead of...

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...

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...

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
DiplomacySouth AfricaSouthern Africa

Ramaphosa calls for BRICS to deliver more for South Africans

New Delhi, India | September 14, 2026 — President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for South Africa to make greater use of its BRICS...