The African National Congress (ANC) national leadership has criticized its Tshwane members for seeking a court interdict to halt the regional conference, urging them to utilize the party’s internal dispute resolution processes. ANC Leadership Condemns Court Action by Tshwane Members Saturday marks the second day of the ANC’s 12th greater Tshwane regional conference at the … Read more
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has called for legal action against Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla if allegations that she recruited 17 men to fight in the Russia-Ukraine war are substantiated. Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla Recruitment Allegations Zuma-Sambudla recently resigned from her position as a Member of Parliament amid the serious accusations. She is alleged to have recruited … Read more
A Midrand couple faces more than 900 charges related to a child sexual trafficking ring, a Randburg Magistrates’ Court was informed. Darren Wilken and Tiona Moodley are accused of manufacturing and distributing over ten million copies of child sexual abuse material. Child Sex Trafficking Charges Following their arrest in January, Tiona Moodley was released on … Read more
Zelenskyy Resists US Peace Proposals, Allies Seek G20 Dialogue Amidst Trump’s Intervention Kyiv has firmly rejected a proposed peace plan reportedly originating from the United States, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stating he will not “betray” his nation. This defiance comes as international allies prepare to discuss a White House-backed initiative at the upcoming G20 … Read more
Just 32 years after regaining independence, Latvia is demonstrating a surprising agility in navigating a complex geopolitical landscape. While often viewed as a Baltic state focused on EU integration, recent developments – from facilitating dialogue between Azerbaijan and Armenia to forging new economic partnerships – reveal a nation poised to become a crucial nexus for … Read more
UN Security Council Faces Divides Over Gaza Resolution as US and Russia Present Competing Plans The United Nations Security Council is grappling with deeply divergent proposals for addressing the ongoing crisis in Gaza, as the United States and Russia each push for the adoption of their respective resolutions. The US, alongside several Arab nations, is … Read more
The Erosion of State Authority: Bushiri’s Case and the Future of Transnational Legal Battles Over 30% of high-profile extradition requests globally now face significant legal challenges, often fueled by accusations of political interference or procedural overreach. The recent Malawi High Court ruling preventing the extradition of ‘Prophet’ Shepherd Bushiri and his wife, Mary, to South … Read more
US Treasury Secretary Calls China’s Rare Earth Export Curbs a ‘Mistake’ as Restrictions Ease Washington D.C. – US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has sharply criticized China’s recent restrictions on rare earth exports, labeling them a “real mistake” that disrupted global supply chains and raised concerns about economic coercion. This assessment comes as China announced it … Read more
Nearly one in four South Africans report experiencing some form of police brutality, a statistic that underscores a deepening crisis of trust in the nation’s law enforcement. Recent testimonies at the Madlanga Commission, stemming from the 2024 raid on businessman Katiso Molefe’s Sandhurst home, aren’t isolated incidents; they represent a symptom of systemic issues threatening … Read more
South Africa’s Security State: Navigating a Crisis of Trust and Emerging Threats Over 70% of South Africans report feeling unsafe in their communities, a statistic that underscores a growing national anxiety. This isn’t simply about rising crime rates; it’s about a systemic erosion of trust in the institutions meant to protect citizens, a crisis now … Read more