South Africa

BRICS leaders shaking hands in front of national flags representing Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa during a diplomatic meeting.

India to Host BRICS Summit 2026 as Africa Pushes for Deeper Cooperation

Introduction India will host the BRICS Summit 2026 India Africa cooperation in New Delhi on 12–13 September. The event comes as relations with China improve after years of tension. The summit will highlight Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping working to stabilize ties, while Africa positions itself as a stronger partner in BRICS. […]

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Ardie Savea drives forward for the All Blacks

Springboks Suffer Defeat as All Blacks Triumph at Ellis Park

The Springboks vs All Blacks Ellis Park Test Match ended in disappointment for South Africa, as the All Blacks claimed a decisive 33–16 victory. This opening clash in the four‑match series has left the Springboks under pressure to regroup before the next showdown in Cape Town. A Statement Victory for New Zealand The All Blacks

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Gregory Loftus speaking, with a photo of his late son Bevan Loftus and an image of armed police officers

Father Tried to Stop Police From Killing His Son, Loftus Tells Madlanga Commission

Gregory Loftus, father of the late tow truck operator Bevan Loftus who was killed in a Durban shooting in 2023, has testified to the Madlanga Commission that the day before his son’s death, he tried to interdict police officers from murdering him. Other evidence heard by the commission has, however, suggested that Bevan Loftus was

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Residents collect water from a tanker during a water shortage in South Africa

South Africa’s Water Crisis: Why Taps Are Running Dry

South Africa’s Water Crisis: Why Taps Are Running Dry Broken pipes, ageing infrastructure, water losses and struggling municipalities are leaving South African families without reliable access to water. As calls grow for the crisis to be declared a national disaster, residents are asking a simple question: how much longer must they live from bucket to

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