South Africa moves to block Mandela memorabilia auction in US
Clothing, writings and gifts from Barack Obama and Bill Clinton. Items belonging to Nelson Mandela are to be sold at auction in the US - but not if South Africa gets its way.
World
National police chief accused of corruption suspended in South Africa
The national police chief in South Africa is being suspended as a result of a corruption scandal, the country's President, Cyril Ramaphosa, has announced.
World
Several dead in shooting in Pretoria
At least eleven people have been killed in a shooting in Pretoria after three gunmen stormed a hostel, South African police say.
World
South Africa plans Olympic bid – could make history
South Africa plans to submit a bid to host the Summer Olympics and Paralympics in 2036 or 2040. It would be the first time the Olympics have been hosted by an African country.
Sports
"Distress call" from South African mercenaries in Ukraine
17 South African mercenaries have sent a distress call from the Ukrainian Donbass. The men were lured to the front, according to the government in Pretoria, which is now trying to get them back.
Conflicts
US drastically reduces refugee quota
Donald Trump and his administration want to drastically reduce the number of refugees allowed to stay in the U.S. And those who are allowed to stay are almost exclusively white South Africans.
World
Trump Shows Wrong Image in Genocide Claim to South Africa President
It was called an ambush and got big headlines – but one of the images that the USA's Donald Trump showed to South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa did not at all depict the alleged "genocide" of white South Africans. It was in fact a screenshot from a video filmed in the Congo-Kinshasa, reports Reuters.
World politics
Trump Shows Video on Alleged Genocide to South Africa's Ramaphosa
USA's President Donald Trump showed a video clip to South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa, which Trump claims strengthens the allegations of a "genocide" against white South Africans. Despite this, Ramaphosa describes the meeting as successful.
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