South Africa

Paris investigates South African ambassador’s death

French authorities have opened an investigation into the death of South Africa’s ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa. Mthethwa was found dead outside the Hyatt Hotel in Paris yesterday, after being reported missing on Monday. Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau revealed that the ambassador’s room on the 22nd floor had been forcibly opened, with scissors left at the scene. Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.

1 October, 2025

South Africa

Julius Malema found guilty in firearm case

Luba Lesolle/Gallo Images via Getty Images EFF leader Julius Malema has been found guilty on all counts in his firearm case at the East London Magistrate’s Court in the Eastern Cape. His co-accused, former bodyguard Adriaan Snyman, was acquitted of all charges. Magistrate Twanet Olivier postponed the case to 23 January next year for a pre-sentencing report. The case stems from an incident at a rally in Mdantsane in 2018, […]

1 October, 2025

Oshiwambo

Omudhimba gwa nakusa Edgar Lungu otagu tuminwa koshilongo she gu ka fumbikwe

Ompangu mo South Africa oya tindi eindilo lyopaveta lyaapambele yomupresident omukulu gwa Zambia Edgar Lungu mboka kwali taya indile etalululo lyetokolo opo aka fumbikwe koshilongo she. Lungu ngoka a lela Zambia okuza mo 2015-2021 okwa hulithile mo South Africa mu June mepipi lyomimvo 68. Onzonkundana yo AP oya lopota kutya aapambele ye okwali ya hala a fumbikwe mo S.A noku indika omupresident Hakainde Hichilema kaahaye kefumbiko nenge kaaha popye pefumbiko […]

17 September, 2025

Crime

Seven Chinese nationals sentenced for trafficking and forced labour in South Africa

Seven Chinese nationals sentenced for trafficking and forced labour in South Africa (Photo: BBC Buthanani Thobela/Department of Labour) A South African court has sentenced seven Chinese nationals to 20 years in prison after convicting them of trafficking migrants from Malawi into South Africa and forcing them into labour. The court ruling comes as part of ongoing efforts to combat human trafficking and exploitation within the country.

11 September, 2025

Oshiwambo

Ghana okwa zimine oku taamba aatembuki yiilongo yuutokelo wa Africa taya tidhwa ko America,

Ghana okwa zimine oku taamba aatembuki yiilongo yuutokelo wa Africa taya tidhwa ko America,shiikwatelela komupresident John Mahama ohela. Mahama okwati aantu 14 ya tidhwa ko America,mwa kwatelwa aa Nigeria nomu Gambia,oya thika nale moshilongo,notaya kwathelwa oku shuna kiilongo yawo. Ta fatulula kutya Ghana okwa zimine etsokumwe molwaashoka aakwashigwana yiilongo yuutokelo wa Africa inaya pumbwa oo visa okuya moshilongo. Etokolo olyeya sho omupresitend gwa America Donald Trump ta tsikile oku shunithako […]

11 September, 2025

Oshiwambo

Oveta taipitike ovalumenhu vakale neefani dovakulukadi vavo ya yandjwa komangu mo SA

Omangu yo pakotamango mo South Africa oya yandja epitikilo opo ovalumenhu moshilongo ovo vena ehalo okuya keefani do vakulukadi vavo vakale veshininga. Etokolo olili oshitopolwa shetukulwa eti 26 loveta yo pakotamango inasha no madalo oshoyo omafyo moshilongo SA. Eshi osha landula eshi ovalihomboli vali va twala oshikumungu komangu, tava keme kutya oveta youkashike koo okanhu oya ningilwa okatongotongo. Omunaveta Leona Theron, okwati oveta yoku kaleka ovakainhu ovo ashike tava longifa eefani […]

11 September, 2025

South Africa

South African men can assume their wives’ surnames

South Africa’s Constitutional Court (Photo: concourt.org.za) South Africa’s Constitutional Court has ruled that men may legally adopt their wives’ surnames, finding parts of Section 26 of the Births and Deaths Registration Act unconstitutional. The case, brought by two couples, challenged the law as discriminatory on gender grounds. Justice Leona Theron stated that the existing rule was based on colonial-era patriarchy, which placed women in inferior positions. Parliament has been given […]

11 September, 2025

Namibia

Namibian Police Officers Among Eight Arrested in Gun Smuggling Case

Eight suspects, including six police officers, have been arrested over the alleged smuggling of police firearms, after South African authorities linked Namibian weapons to gang violence in the Western Cape. Two civilian police employees were among those who appeared in the Windhoek Regional Court. According to NewsOnOne , Police Inspector General Joseph Shikongo said two trucking companies suspected of being involved also operate locally. He and Brigadier General Fillimon Shafashike […]

11 September, 2025

South Africa

South Africa condemns Israel air strike in Doha

South African Department of International Relations and Cooperation South Africa’s government has condemned Israel’s air strike in Doha, Qatar, calling it an illegal and unprovoked attack. Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended the strike, saying it targeted senior Hamas leaders responsible for the 7 October 2023 attacks. The South African Department of International Relations and Cooperation spokesperson, Chrispin Phiri, stressed that the country strongly opposes any action that undermines international […]

10 September, 2025