South Africa: work stops at iconic diamond mine as demand plummets

16 Jul 2026
De Beers has announced a two-year suspension of production at the Venetia mine, South Africa’s largest diamond mine, as the industry struggles with falling demand and declining prices. The mine produces more than…

The quiet faith of Nelson Mandela

09 Jul 2026
Nelson Mandela’s leadership in guiding South Africa peacefully out of apartheid was deeply influenced by the Christian faith that shaped his early life. Raised in a Christian home, baptised as a child, and…

South Africa: Ramaphosa refuses to resign after impeachment committee is formed

14 May 2026
Cyril Ramaphosa has refused to resign after the South African parliament announced the formation of a multi-party impeachment committee to reinvestigate allegations linked to the theft of large amounts of cash hidden at…

South Africa: SANDF join police to combat criminal activity

02 Apr 2026
A major security deployment is underway across the Cape Flats, as the National Defence Force (SANDF) joins the police service to strengthen crime prevention efforts. The initiative, launched with the code name Operation…

South Africa: water shortages, criminal activity, protests

19 Mar 2026
In parts of Johannesburg and surrounding areas, residents are protesting ongoing water shortages that have left some communities without reliable supply for weeks. Even in well-developed suburbs, taps have run dry, disrupting daily…

South Africa / Mozambique / Zimbabwe: 100+ dead after severe flooding

22 Jan 2026
A national disaster has been declared in South Africa after weeks of torrential rain and severe flooding killed at least thirty people in the country’s north and caused widespread destruction. In Limpopo and…

South Africa: Water Warriors battle flood risks and pollution

20 Nov 2025
In Alexandra, South Africa’s oldest township, on the outskirts of Johannesburg, local volunteers known as the Alexandra Water Warriors are working tirelessly to protect their community from worsening flood risks and pollution. Using…

South Africa: prominent Afrikaners condemn Trump’s allegations ahead of G20

14 Nov 2025
Donald Trump has declared that no US officials will attend the upcoming G20 summit in Johannesburg, citing ‘human rights’ concerns related to alleged persecution of white Afrikaners. The decision has drawn sharp criticism…

Nigeria and South Africa removed from global ‘grey list’

31 Oct 2025
Nigeria, South Africa, Mozambique, and Burkina Faso have been removed from the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF’s) global ‘grey list’, marking a crucial milestone in Africa’s financial integrity efforts. Once seen as high-risk…

South Africa: Ramaphosa still pursuing genocide case against Israel

17 Oct 2025
Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed that the new Gaza ceasefire will not alter his country’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice. Speaking before parliament, he said South Africa remains committed…
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