African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
South Africa has expelled Israel’s top diplomat in the country, triggering a swift retaliatory move by Israel and further straining already fragile relations between the two states. In a statement, South Africa’s Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) declared Ariel Seidman, Israel’s chargé d’affaires in Pretoria, persona non grata and ordered him to leave […]
The South African government has called on the United Nations Security Council to convene urgently over the involvement of the United States in large-scale military operation in Venezuela, resulting in the capture of the country’s President Nicolas Maduro along with his wife. In a press statement issued by the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation […]
The South African government has defended its decision to deport seven Kenyan nationals found illegally working in the country, amid escalating diplomatic tensions with the United States. In a statement released on Thursday, December 18, South African authorities said the Kenyans were deported after being discovered processing refugee applications without valid work permits. The government […]
Authorities launch probe into alleged deceptive travel scheme 130 Palestinians admitted to South Africa despite lack of papers Unregistered organisation accused of exploiting Palestinians’ travel arrangements Ramaphosa affirms compassion and support for Palestine amid investigation JOHANNESBURG, (Prime Africa ) – South Africa has granted entry to 130 Palestinians who arrived in Johannesburg without proper […]
South Africa has downplayed criticism from United States President Donald Trump, who suggested the country should no longer be part of the G20. The remarks come just weeks before Johannesburg is set to host leaders from the world’s major economies for the annual summit. Speaking to the BBC, presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said South Africa […]
Washington, D.C. — U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that he will not attend the upcoming G20 summit scheduled to take place in South Africa later this year, a decision that highlights the increasingly strained ties between Washington and Pretoria. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office on Friday, Trump confirmed that Vice President JD […]
JOHANNESBURG – April 24, 2025 – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in South Africa today for a high-stakes diplomatic visit aimed at garnering support for Ukraine’s peace initiatives and deepening bilateral relations with the African continent’s largest economy. In a statement, Zelensky underscored the urgency of uniting the international community to bring about a “just […]
PRETORIA – The South African Presidency has officially confirmed that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will undertake a working visit to South Africa on 24 April. This marks the first official visit by the Ukrainian leader to the African continent since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began in 2022. While the specific agenda for the visit has […]
4th May, (Prime Africa) – A groundbreaking HIV cure trial conducted in Durban, South Africa, has demonstrated promising results in achieving antiretroviral therapy (ART)-free virus control. The trial shows that 20% of participants remain off ART and are virally suppressed after one-and-a-half years. The results of the study were presented at the 2025 Conference on […]
More than three dozen people were killed when a bus in South Africa crashed off a cliff Thursday, local officials confirmed, killing Easter worshippers on board.South African Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga confirmed 45 people died in the crash in Limpopo, a region in northeast South Africa, the South African Broadcasting Corporation reported. KEY BACKGROUNDAccording to […]
