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South Africa Takes over G20 Leadership From Brazil

SOUTH Africa has assumed the presidency of the G20, becoming the first African nation to lead the influential bloc of the world’s largest economies. The handover ceremony took place yesterday during the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, reports…

US Ambassador to South Africa Resigns After Trump Win

REUBEN Brigety, the United States Ambassador to South Africa, has confirmed he will resign from his post, effective January 10, 2025. His resignation comes in line with standard diplomatic procedure following a change in the US presidential administration. This announcement…

South Africa Expects G20 Summit to Strengthen Multilateralism

SOUTH Africa expects the upcoming G20 summit to strengthen multilateralism and reform the global institutions of governance, South Africa’s top diplomat said. Ronald Lamola, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, made the remarks at a news conference. the media in…

Rare November Snowfall Stuns South Africa Amid Summer Season

SOUTH Africa recorded its first notable November snowfall in 85 years, surprising residents in the Eastern Cape as the country transitions into its summer season. This unusual weather event comes on the heels of severe September snowfalls in neighbouring KwaZulu-Natal,…

South Africa Arrests Suspects in Brides-for-cash Scheme

POLICE in Durban have arrested three individuals accused of orchestrating a fake marriage scheme to help foreign nationals fraudulently obtain South African citizenship. Authorities allege the suspects produced counterfeit marriage documents, allowing foreigners to pose as married to South Africans,…