South Africa

South Africa’s burgeoning podcasting industry is under parliamentary scrutiny as lawmakers consider how to balance oversight with creative freedom. The Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies convened a roundtable...

Adriaan Wildschutt made history on Sunday by becoming the first South African to win the New York City Half Marathon, completing the 21.1km course in 59 minutes and 30 seconds....

The South African government formally reprimanded U.S. Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III this week after he made public comments criticizing several of the country’s domestic and foreign policies, escalating tensions...

The United States has signaled growing frustration with South Africa over unaddressed policy demands, with Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III warning that Washington’s patience is wearing thin. Speaking at a...

South Africa has formally accepted Leo Brent Bozell III as the new U.S. Ambassador. Bozell, a conservative media figure and outspoken supporter of Israel, presented his Letters of Credence to...

The United States Senate has confirmed Leo Brent Bozell III as the next U.S. ambassador to South Africa, following a 53–43 party-line vote on Thursday, December 18th. Bozell, a conservative...

South African authorities have arrested and deported seven Kenyan nationals found working illegally in the U.S.-linked refugee processing center in Johannesburg. The Department of Home Affairs said the Kenyans had...

President Cyril Ramaphosa formally closed the first-ever G20 Summit hosted in Africa on Sunday, emphasizing unity, multilateral cooperation, and Africa’s role in global development. The summit, held over two days...

Naledi Pandor, South Africa’s former Minister of International Relations, has had her U.S. visa cancelled. She confirmed receiving an email from the U.S. Consulate informed her of the revocation, which...