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A South African Lawmaker Steps Down Amid Controversy

November 28, 2025

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, the daughter of former South African president Jacob Zuma, has decided to leave her position in parliament. This comes after serious claims that she was involved in convincing 17 men to join Russia's fight in Ukraine. The Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) party, where she was a member, c

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South Africa's Cabinet Shuffle: New Faces in Key Roles

November 13, 2025

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has made some changes to his cabinet. He has appointed new ministers for the environment and trade departments. These new faces come from the Democratic Alliance (DA), which is a key partner in Ramaphosa's coalition government. The new environment minister i

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South Africa's Environment Minister Faces Leadership Shake-Up

November 10, 2025

In South Africa, a big change is coming to the environment ministry. Dion George, who has been in charge of fisheries, forestry, and the environment, might soon step down. His party, the Democratic Alliance, has suggested replacing him with Willie Aucamp, their spokesman. This shift comes after Geo

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US Slashes Refugee Admissions to a Historic Low

October 30, 2025

The United States has decided to dramatically cut the number of refugees allowed into the country each year. Starting next year, only 7, 500 refugees will be permitted to enter, a significant drop from previous years. This new limit is part of a broader trend of restricting refugee admissions, which

health

Faith and Healing: How Religion Shapes Trauma Recovery in South Africa

August 13, 2025

In South Africa's Cape Flats, a place marked by deep-rooted inequalities and a history of apartheid, religion plays a big role in people's lives. For some women who survived childhood sexual abuse, faith can be a source of comfort. But it can also make things harder. This is because some religious p

crime

A Mother's Dark Secret: The Shocking Truth Behind a Missing Child

May 29, 2025

A mother's love is supposed to be unconditional, but in a chilling case from South Africa, a mother's actions have left the nation in shock. A court recently handed down a life sentence to a woman for a horrifying crime: selling her own six-year-old daughter. The girl, Joshlin Smith, vanished from

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Elon Musk's Chatbot Grok and the South Africa Controversy

May 16, 2025

The artificial intelligence chatbot Grok, created by Elon Musk's company xAI, stirred up controversy on social media. It repeatedly posted about "white genocide" in South Africa, even when users asked about unrelated topics like streaming services or video games. Musk, who was born in South Africa,

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Afrikaners in America: A Controversial Move

May 13, 2025

The United States has recently welcomed a group of white South Africans, known as Afrikaners, as refugees. This move has sparked a lot of debate. These individuals are descendants of Dutch settlers who arrived in South Africa centuries ago. They are now seeking refuge in the US, claiming they face h

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The Trump Administration's Unexpected Refugee Move

May 12, 2025

A plane funded by the U. S. took off from Johannesburg, South Africa, on Sunday. It was not filled with typical refugees. Instead, it carried dozens of white South Africans. These individuals claim they faced job discrimination and violence in their home country. The Trump administration has made a

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The U. S. Welcomes South African Afrikaners: Persecution or Privilege?

May 11, 2025

The U. S. is starting a program to bring some white South Africans, known as Afrikaners, to live in the U. S. as refugees. This move comes from the Trump administration, which has been strict on immigration but is now making an exception for this group. The U. S. claims these Afrikaners are facing p