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South African president backs Russian peace efforts in call with Putin
Pretoria has long maintained that the Ukraine conflict should be resolved through negotiations, Cyril Ramaphosa has said
Feb 11, 2026 09:10
South Africa records decline in rhino poaching
According to the country’s Forestry Ministry, 352 of the animals were poached nationwide in 2025, a decrease from 420 in 2024
Feb 10, 2026 12:44
Armed gang stages daylight airport heist in South Africa
Six suspects disarmed guards at Tarentaal Airport and stole gold and copper parcels weighing approximately 21kg, police have said
Feb 9, 2026 14:10
South Africa to pull troops from UN mission after almost 30 years
Pretoria has announced defense resources will be reassigned as the withdrawal from a stabilization mission in DR Congo proceeds
Feb 9, 2026 09:59
It’s time Africans tell their own stories – filmmaker Exclusive
The continent has a well-developed film industry but lacks opportunities for global circulation and distribution, Mehret Mandefro has said
Feb 9, 2026 06:19
China opens market to South African exports
Pretoria’s trade minister and Beijing’s minister of commerce have agreed on a deal to boost bilateral trade
Feb 7, 2026 08:44

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