Category: South Africa
South Africa’s Migrant Crisis Deepens Amid Rising Xenophobic Tensions
Edited By: Africa Eye South Africa is witnessing a sharp rise in anti-immigrant protests and attacks, as growing economic hardship and social frustration fuel hostility toward foreign nationals accused of competing with locals for jobs and public services. Human rights organizations, including Human Rights Watch, have warned that the country could be heading toward a […]
Could the “Farmgate” Scandal Lead to the Removal of South Africa’s President?
Edited By: Africa Eye South Africa is witnessing renewed political tensions after the country’s Constitutional Court reopened the path toward possible impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa over the controversial “Phala Phala” farm scandal, widely known in local media as “Farmgate.” The latest developments came after Parliament announced that Speaker Thoko Didiza would […]
South Africa: President Ramaphosa suspends police chief amid corruption scandal
Edited By: Aya Selene South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed the country’s national police commissioner, Fannie Masemola, on precautionary suspension following his alleged involvement in a major corruption scandal. The decision comes in response to allegations linked to a $20 million public procurement contract in the health sector, which has shaken the country and […]
US backs rare earths project in South Africa despite political tensions
Edited By: Africa Eye The United States is moving forward with funding a major rare earths project in South Africa despite recent political tensions between the two countries, highlighting the priority of geoeconomic competition with China over diplomatic disagreements. The project is located in the Phalaborwa region, where efforts are focused on extracting rare earth […]
South Africa appoints apartheid-era figure as ambassador to Washington
Edited By: Tendai Zola South Africa has appointed former negotiator Roelf Meyer as its new ambassador to the United States, in a move that may signal an effort by Pretoria to ease tensions and reset strained bilateral relations. The appointment comes after a prolonged period without diplomatic representation in Washington since March 2025, when the […]
Ramaphosa Visits Spain for High-Level Talks and Global Summits
Edited By: Africa Eye South African President Cyril Ramaphosa arrived in Spain on Wednesday for a working visit that includes meetings with key political figures and participation in major international gatherings. According to the South African presidency, Ramaphosa is scheduled to hold an audience with King Felipe VI and a bilateral meeting with Spanish Prime […]
South Africa’s Diplomatic Recalibration in Washington
By: Anwar El Mourjani When Cyril Ramaphosa announced the appointment of Roelf Meyer as South Africa’s next ambassador to the United States, the decision closed a gap that had lasted more than a year. The position had remained vacant since the expulsion of Ebrahim Rasool following public remarks critical of Donald Trump. By selecting Meyer, […]
South Africa: The Harvest Equation That No Longer Balances
By: Anwar El Mourjani As of April 1, 2026, South African farmers are confronting a diesel price increase of more than R7 per litre in a single overnight adjustment, the largest monthly shift recorded in the country. A temporary R3 per litre fuel levy reduction announced by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana offers limited relief, […]
France Denies U.S. Pressure Behind South Africa’s Exclusion from G7 Summit
Edited By: Aminata Diallo France has denied that its decision not to invite South Africa to the upcoming G7 summit was influenced by pressure from the United States, insisting that the choice to invite Kenya instead reflects diplomatic priorities linked to a planned visit by Emmanuel Macron to Nairobi. The summit, scheduled for June in […]
United States Condemns South Africa’s Expulsion of Israeli Diplomat
Edited By: Africa Eye The United States has strongly criticized South Africa’s decision to expel Israel’s acting ambassador, describing the move as politically motivated and harmful to diplomatic relations. In a post on X, Tommy Pigott, deputy spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State, said that expelling a diplomat for criticizing the ruling African National […]
South African court authorizes the sale of Nelson Mandela’s personal belongings
Edited By: Sekou Kagné South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal has rejected an attempt by the National Heritage Resources Agency to block the sale and export of a collection of personal items linked to the late anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela, ruling that the agency lacks a legal basis to halt the transaction. The case involves […]
South Africa Declares National Disaster After Deadly Floods
Edited By: Tendai Zola South Africa on Sunday declared a national disaster after severe flooding destroyed homes and killed dozens of people in the country’s northeast, while thousands sought shelter in neighboring Mozambique. For several weeks, both countries have been hit by heavy rainfall and storms. In South Africa, the flooding has claimed more than […]
South Africa to Probe Iran’s Role in BRICS Naval Drills
Edited By: Tendai Zola South Africa has opened an investigation into reports that Iran took part in recent BRICS-linked naval exercises, amid claims that its participation may have gone against instructions from President Cyril Ramaphosa, the defence ministry announced on Friday. The inquiry follows sharp criticism from the United States over the drills held […]
South Africa Says Joint Naval Drills with China, Russia and Iran Are “Essential”
Edited By: Africa Eye ( With AFP) South Africa’s navy on Saturday launched joint naval exercises with vessels from China, Russia and Iran, drills that Pretoria insists are not a show of force but a necessary response to rising maritime tensions. The exercises, dubbed “Will for Peace 2026”, are being led by China and are […]
UN calls for impartial probe after assassination of Bangladeshi student leader
Edited By: Adjoa Nanyé The United Nations has called for an independent investigation following the death of a prominent student leader in Bangladesh, who succumbed to his injuries after an attempted assassination earlier this week. In a statement issued on Friday, Volker Türk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, urged the authorities to open […]