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Who was Nkosinathi Emmanuel Mthethwa? Diplomat Plunges From Paris Hotel's 22nd Floor After Sending 'Worrying' Message To His Wife

South African ambassador Nkosinathi Mthethwa found dead outside Paris Hyatt hotel after sending worrying message to wife; French authorities investigate diplomat's death.

International Business Times UK

South Africa’s ambassador to France found dead in Paris

Emmanuel Nkosinathi Mthethwa, known as Nathi Mthethwa, had been reported missing on Monday evening

The Independent UK

South African trade officials in Washington for tariff talks and efforts to ease tensions

South African trade officials have held talks with their U.S. counterparts in Washington as Africa’s largest economy looks to repair strained relations and negotiate the lifting of heavy tariffs imposed by the United States

The Independent UK

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Top police official testifies on criminal syndicate infiltration in South Africa

A top police official in South Africa has testitified on his claims the police and justice system has been infiltrated by criminal syndicates

The Independent UK

Trial begins for 3 accused of stealing $580,000 hidden in couch at South Africa president's farm

Three people have gone on trial in South Africa after being charged with housebreaking and stealing $580,000 that was hidden in a couch at a game farm owned by President Cyril Ramaphosa

The Independent UK

Why has South Africa’s Malema been found guilty of hate speech again?

This is the third time the fiery opposition politician and leader of the left-wing EFF has been accused.

Al Jazeera

Ramaphosa, Macron step up talks on Ukraine as South Africa joins push for peace

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa is stepping up his diplomacy, engaging President Emmanuel Macron and other European leaders in a renewed drive for peace efforts in Ukraine

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Ukraine war briefing: Russia claims capture of two more villages in push towards key military hub

Fall of villages in Donetsk region would mark further advance towards strategic city of Kramatorsk; South Africa adds to calls for Zelenskyy-Putin summit. What we know on day 1,278

The Guardian - AU

Russia Claims More Ukraine Land As Hopes For Summit Fade

Russia on Saturday said its forces had taken two villages in eastern Ukraine's Donetsk region, increasing the military pressure as world leaders struggle to broker an end to the conflict.

International Business Times

How to speak Trump: World leaders are bringing gifts and stroking president’s ego to get access ... and their way

Heads of state and government have learned to use flattery and come bearing impressive gifts when visiting the Oval Office

The Independent UK

Africa Could Become 'Renewable Superpower', Says Guterres

Africa has everything it takes to become a "renewable superpower", UN head Antonio Guterres said Thursday, as he called for greater investment in green energy across the resource-rich continent.

International Business Times

Japan Hosts African Leaders For Development Conference

Japan hosted African leaders on Wednesday for a three-day development conference, offering itself as an alternative to China as the continent reels from a debt crisis exacerbated by Western aid cuts, conflict and climate change.

International Business Times

Putin calls Brics allies to debrief them on his Trump summit

Putin briefs Brics partners amid rising trade tensions due to Trump’s tariffs

The Independent UK

Why is South Africa’s army chief under fire for backing Iran?

General Rudzani Maphwanya’s comments in Iran come as South Africa is trying to negotiate tariff relief with Trump.

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South Africa hits back at US over ‘flawed’ rights report and land grab claims

South Africa has rejected a US government report accusing it of moving towards land seizures from white farmers, calling the allegation “deeply flawed” and “inaccurate”.

The Guardian - US

Democrats respond to FBI agreement to locate Texas lawmakers: ‘We will not be intimidated’ – as it happened

House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries accuses Trump administration of attempting to ‘weaponize law enforcement to target political adversaries’

Radio France Internationale

South Africa braces for heavy job losses as stiff US tariffs take hold

As sweeping new US tariffs take effect on Thursday, dozens of countries are facing sharp new duties on their exports. South Africa is among the hardest hit, with key goods now subject to a 30 percent tariff and up to 100,000 jobs on the line.

Benzinga

Brazil's President Says 'Won't Humiliate Myself' By Calling Trump — Seeks Joint BRICS Response With China, India To Counter Tariffs

Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said he has no plans to reach out to President Donald Trump to negotiate the new tariffs imposed by the United States.

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S.Africa Eyes New Markets After US Tariffs: President

South Africa is seeking new markets in Africa and Asia as it negotiates with the United States over looming 30-percent trade tariffs, which could cost around 30,000 jobs, officials said Monday.

Radio France Internationale

Africa braces for fallout as US tariff deadline is pushed back a week

African countries have gained an extra week to renegotiate trade terms with Washington, with new US tariffs – including steep hikes for South Africa and Algeria – now due to take effect on 7 August. The latest executive order signed by President Trump introduces a flat 15 percent tariff on…

The Conversation

South Africa’s police serve the ANC insiders, not the people: here’s how it happened

After South Africa’s first democratic elections in 1994, there was significant optimism about police reform in the country. Impressive steps were taken to bring the South African Police Service under civilian control and to create a service responsive to calls for assistance from the public.

The Conversation

Nelson Mandela was a hard man who played a hard game. What if he was in Ramaphosa’s shoes?

In 2023 South African author Jonny Steinberg published a book on former South African president Nelson Mandela and his tumultuous marriage to Winnie Madikizela-Mandela. To mark the 107th anniversary of Mandela’s birth, Steinberg wrote the following as an introduction to our newsletter of 18 July 2025.

Al Jazeera

‘Lives controlled by crime’: Explosive allegations hit South Africa police

Government under pressure as provincial police commissioner claims country’s police chief colluded with criminal gangs.

The Independent UK

South African president suspends police minister accused of colluding with criminal syndicates

Ramaphosa says probe will be headed by a judge, and announces Firoz Cachalia as the acting minister of police

The Independent UK

Why is Trump threatening higher tariffs on ‘anti-American’ Brics nations?

US president threat of additional 10 per cent levy on Brics members deepens rift with influential bloc

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