South Africa / Republic of South Africa

Economy ноябрь 7, 2026

South Africa and Germany agree to connect exporters with European buyers

South Africa’s trade department and Germany’s Import Promotion Desk signed an MoU to help South African exporters reach European buyers. Plans include trade missions, business meetings and training on European market requirements.

Incidents октябрь 21, 2026

Man jailed for life for girlfriend’s murder

Benjamin Moya, 38, was sentenced to life imprisonment in South Africa for murdering his girlfriend. He pleaded guilty and was declared unfit to possess a firearm.

Incidents октябрь 20, 2026

28 years for murdering his girlfriend

Ofentse Kotsedi, 36, was sentenced to 28 years in prison in South Africa for murdering his girlfriend. The court also barred him from possessing a firearm and ordered that her family be consulted on any future parole consideration.

Economy октябрь 20, 2026

27 South African companies head to SIAL Paris

Twenty-seven South African food manufacturers will seek export opportunities and commercial partners at SIAL Paris. The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition will host a South African National Pavilion at the exhibition.

Incidents октябрь 19, 2026

Inquest into PEBCO Three deaths to begin

A joint inquest into the deaths of Sipho Samuel Hashe, Qaqawuli Godolozi and Twasile Champion Galela will begin on 12 October. The three activists disappeared in 1985, and details of their deaths emerged in 1997.

Incidents октябрь 19, 2026

Lesotho man jailed for 40 years for rape

The Sterkspruit Regional Court sentenced Tisetso Maoeng to an effective 40 years in prison for raping an 18-year-old woman.

Incidents октябрь 19, 2026

22 years for raping a child

The Calvinia Regional Court sentenced 27-year-old Jason Galant to 22 years in prison for raping a 14-year-old child. It also declared him unfit to work with children or possess a firearm.

Incidents октябрь 19, 2026

20 years for murder in South Africa

Pfunzo Ramaano has been sentenced to 20 years’ direct imprisonment for murdering Miyahabo Mohomi. The sentence was handed down by the Louis Trichardt Regional Court.

Economy октябрь 19, 2026

South African lawmakers call to support defence force

South Africa’s parliamentary defence committee warned that persistent resource shortages, financial pressures and weak governance are undermining the country’s defence capability. It called for essential equipment for soldiers and a review of departmental spending.

Politics октябрь 19, 2026

South Africa rejects Colombia’s Jerusalem embassy

South Africa and 19 other countries condemned Colombia’s inauguration of an embassy in Jerusalem. The ministers said the move contravenes relevant UN Security Council resolutions.