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SA GOVT BEMOANS THE SHOCK EXPULSION OF ITS US ENVOY, AMB RASOOL

The SA government has bemoaned the shock expulsion of its top envoy to Washington, Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool. The US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a social media post yesterday that Amb Rasool has been declared a persona non grata. The state department accused Amb Rasool of being a “race-baiting politician who hates America”. […]

US EXPELS SA AMBASSADOR RASOOL

The US has expelled SA Ambassador Ibrahim Rasool from Washington. In a surprise social media post, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced he has declared Rasool a “persona non grata”. The announcement means Amb Rasool need to leave the US effective immediately.Rubio further said that Rasool was a “race-bating politician who hates America”. The […]

ANNUAL REMEMBRANCE OF HOW RUSSIANS HELPED BOERS IN THE ANGLO-BOER WAR

On 14 March 2025, Ambassador-designate of the Russian Federation to South Africa H.E. Mr. Roman Ambarov participated in annual commemorative events in Utrecht, KwaZulu-Natal, to honour the memory of Russian volunteers who took part in the Second Anglo-Boer War. Rector of St. Sergius Orthodox Church in Midrand, Daniil Lugovoy served a lity for those who […]

SA’S RELOCATION OF TAIWAN’S OFFICE OUT OF THE CAPITAL IN LINE WITH INTERNATIONAL LAW

Earlier this month, on March 5 to be specific, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) officially updated its website, renaming the “Taipei Liaison Office” to the “Taipei Commercial Office”. The significance of this move in light of bilateral relations between Pretoria and Beijing cannot be overemphasized. Taiwan, autonomous part of China, cannot enjoy […]

RUSSIA EMBASSY HOSTS A “SPECIAL ART AND MOVIE” EXHIBITION

The Embassy of Russia in South Africa held a special twofold art and movie cultural event. The event kicked off with the inauguration of the 10th Andrei Stenin international press photo contest exhibition, featuring works from Russia, South Africa, China, India, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Syria, Italy, and more. “South Africa holds the record for the number […]

PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA ADDRESSES 8TH SA-EU SUMMIT

“This Summit affirms our long-standing and close relationship, which is underpinned by the South Africa-European Union Strategic Partnership. This is a partnership based on shared values and common interests. A partnership that seeks to create prosperity for our citizens and promote peace, safety and stability. We share a commitment to inclusive multilateralism as the most […]

MALAWI TO EXTRADITE PROPHET SHEPHERD BUSHIRI AND WIFE MARY BACK TO SA

Controversial evangelical tycoon couple Prophet Shepherd Bushiri (42) and his wife Mary are set to be extradited back to SA where they sensationally escaped from the claws of justice whilst awaiting trial.The Chief Resident Magistrate Court in Lilongwe has ruled that Prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary must be sent back to South Africa […]

REFLECTIONS ON LESSONS LEARNT FROM #FEESMUSTFALL A DECADE LATER

Rage, anger, despair, desperation … the intense emotions that escalated into the 2015 #FeesMustFall revolt! A time when university campuses were engulfed by violence, chaos, police brutality, uncertainty, fear, and disruptions. The extent was so severe that it was described as a ‘war zone’ (Tau, 2016). This year marks 10 years since South Africa witnessed […]

Dr GOMOLEMO MOKAE GIVEN A REVOLUTIONARY SEND-OFF DURING AN EMOTIONAL FUNERAL

Slain Black Consciousness leader Dr Gomolemo Mokae was laid to rest in a revolutionary service attended by throngs of his comrades who turned up in large numbers. The funeral service was held at the majestic Thabong lodge in Ga-Rankuwa, Dr Mokae’s lifetime township. He was later laid to rest at the local Kgabalatsane cemetery after […]