Taiwan slams South Africa’s request to relocate Taipei office
South Africa has demanded Taiwan relocate its representative office out of Pretoria by end of March
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US declares South African envoy ‘persona non grata’
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says South Africa’s ambassador is no longer welcome in the United States due to his views.
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Athol Fugard, South African playwright, dies at 92
Athol Fugard, South Africa’s most influential playwright, known for his powerful anti-apartheid dramas, has died at 92.
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South Africa to review Congo troop deployment
Defence Minister Angie Motshekga says South Africa’s role in the SADC mission in Congo is under review, with regional leaders set to decide on the next steps
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South Africa rejects Musk’s race-based Starlink claim
South Africa has denied Elon Musk’s claim that his Starlink satellite company is not allowed to operate in the country due to his race, stating that no application had been received from the company.
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AI skilling, innovation take center stage in South Africa’s G20 role
South Africa’s G20 presidency prioritizes AI for sustainable development with new training programs, a national AI policy, and cybersecurity measures.
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White rhinos return to Tanzania after decades of absence
Tanzania has received 18 white rhinos from South Africa in a conservation effort to reintroduce the species, which vanished from the country due to poaching in the 1970s.
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South Africa’s Koeberg nuclear plant unit shuts down unexpectedly
South African power utility Eskom announced that a unit at the Koeberg nuclear power plant shut down unexpectedly. The unplanned shutdown occurred when Koeberg Unit 2 tripped while operating at full capacity, though Eskom confirmed it was not due to a technical fault. Eskom stated that the trip happened inadvertently during ongoing work on Unit 1, which has been offline for maintenance. Following the incident, Unit 2 was switched off as a precautionary measure in line with standard operational protocols. Eskom assured the public that efforts to restart the affected unit were underway, with reconnection expected within 48 hours. Located north of Cape Town, Koeberg remains Africa’s only commercial nuclear power station, contributing 1,860 megawatts or 5% of South Africa’s power supply. The temporary loss of this unit adds to ongoing energy challenges, as Eskom continues battling infrastructure constraints and frequent power cuts.
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HIV crisis in South Africa: 500,000 lives at risk
A halt in US funding to South Africa’s HIV/AIDS programs could lead to over 500,000 deaths over 10 years, according to the Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation.
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Ramaphosa seeks deal with Trump to ease US tensions
Trump recently signed an executive order cutting U.S. financial aid to South Africa
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