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GeneralT2 · Outlet report

Madlanga commission: Ex-officer charged with murder of South African whistleblower 'Witness D'

A former member of an elite police unit has been charged with the murder of a whistleblower who testified at a major police corruption inquiry in South Africa. Matipandile…

1 update1 source1 mention here
Mar 16, 2026
Latest: Madlanga commission: Ex-officer charged with murder of South African whistleblower 'Witness D' · BBC
GeneralT2 · Outlet report

South Africa: New US ambassador criticised over racial controversy

The South African government has summoned the new US ambassador after he made what they called "undiplomatic" comments about an anti-apartheid chant. Leo Brent Bozell III, who…

1 update1 source1 mention here
Mar 11, 2026
Latest: South Africa: New US ambassador criticised over racial controversy · BBC
GeneralT2 · Outlet report

South Africa’s extravagant matric balls are the ‘Met Gala’ of high school dances | CNN

Before South African high school students complete their final exams, they first walk the red carpet, pulling out all the stops for their celebratory matriculation, or…

1 update1 source1 mention here
Mar 11, 2026
Latest: South Africa’s extravagant matric balls are the ‘Met Gala’ of high school dances | CNN · CNN
WorldT2 · Outlet report

As the world inches back to a pre-WW2 order, the 'middle powers' face a grave new challenge

The world is witnessing a shift away from the post-World War II order, posing a significant challenge for "middle powers" - nations that are not superpowers but have substantial…

2 updates1 source1 mention here
Feb 13, 2026
Latest: South African Leader Decries New World Order in Dig at Trump · Bloomberg
WorldT2 · Outlet report

South Africa's strained ties with US face new test - war games with China, Iran and Russia

South Africa is set to engage in naval exercises with China, Iran, and Russia, which could further strain its ties with the United States. The war games, scheduled for February…

2 updates1 source3 weeks long2 mentions here
Jan 10, 2026 → Jan 29, 2026
Latest: Melania Trump documentary not showing in South African cinemas · BBC
TechnologyT2 · Outlet report

'Melania' Documentary: Premiere, Box Office, and Backlash

Amazon's 'Melania' documentary premiered at the Kennedy Center with Trump attending, opened to $7M, then stumbled in its second weekend — even losing to a YouTuber's film. The…

20 updates1 source1 mention here
Jan 28, 2026
Latest: A YouTuber’s Film Beat ‘Melania’ at the Box Office. Here’s How. · NYT
PoliticsT2 · Outlet report

Dropping Out One By One, G-20 Is Now a Husk in Trump Era

The article discusses the declining influence and relevance of the G-20 (Group of Twenty) in the Trump era. It highlights how the group's unity has been shattered, with the U.S.…

11 updates2 sources2 weeks long9 mentions here
Nov 21, 2025 → Dec 8, 2025
Latest: White South Africans divided on US refugee offer · BBC
PoliticsT2 · Outlet report

Lula Stares Down Trump and Scores Tariff Victory for Brazil

The article discusses the trade dispute between Brazil and the United States over tariffs. President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of Brazil faced off against former President Donald…

6 updates1 source1 mention here
Nov 23, 2025
Latest: Brazil Billionaire Flew to Venezuela to Urge Maduro to Step Down · Bloomberg
WorldT2 · Outlet report

Handshakes and whispers: Trump and Xi's meeting…in 73 seconds

The recent meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping lasted just 73 seconds, but it was a significant event on the global stage. The two…

11 updates2 sources13 days long7 mentions here
Nov 6, 2025 → Nov 19, 2025
Latest: US Warns South Africa Not to Issue G-20 Statement at Summit · Bloomberg
WorldT2 · Outlet report

Nigerian Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka says US revoked his visa

Nigerian Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka has claimed that the United States has revoked his visa, a move he believes is connected to his criticism of President Donald Trump's…

11 updates1 source1 mention here
Nov 6, 2025
Latest: Nicki Minaj Echoes Trump in Denouncing Nigeria Attacks · Bloomberg
WorldT2 · Outlet report

Trump caps refugee admissions at record low - with most to be white South Africans

The Trump administration has set the refugee admissions cap for the coming year at 7,500, a significant decrease from the previous limit of 125,000. This new cap represents a…

1 update1 source1 mention here
Oct 30, 2025
Latest: Trump caps refugee admissions at record low - with most to be white South Africans · BBC
PoliticsT2 · Outlet report

Trump Looks to Slash Refugee Count, Will Favor Afrikaners

The Trump administration is considering a drastic reduction in the refugee admissions cap, from 125,000 to just 7,500. This move is expected to prioritize the resettlement of…

2 updates1 source3 days long2 mentions here
Oct 4, 2025 → Oct 7, 2025
Latest: A Celebration of an Afrikaner Icon Belies Trump’s Genocide Claim · Bloomberg
PoliticsT2 · Outlet report

Trump’s Envoy Sees US, India Resolving Trade Tensions Soon

The US and India are nearing a resolution to their trade tensions, according to President Trump's nominee for ambassador to India. The envoy stated that the two countries are…

3 updates1 source1 mention here
Sep 26, 2025
Latest: South Africa Plans Response to New US Trade Proposal in Weeks · Bloomberg
PoliticsT2 · Outlet report

South Africa Halts Parcel Deliveries to US Over Trump Tariffs

South Africa's state-owned postal service, the South African Post Office, has temporarily suspended parcel deliveries to the United States in response to President Donald Trump's…

4 updates1 source3 weeks long4 mentions here
Aug 29, 2025 → Sep 19, 2025
Latest: South Africa Hails ‘Constructive’ US Trade Negotiations · Bloomberg
PoliticsT2 · Outlet report

Trump administration rewrites and scales back annual human rights report

The Trump administration has rewritten and scaled back the annual State Department human rights report, reducing criticism of some US allies and escalating disapproval of…

6 updates1 source1 mention here
Aug 13, 2025
Latest: BRICS Leaders Schedule Virtual Meeting to Discuss Trump Tariffs · Bloomberg
PoliticsT2 · Outlet report

Trump, EU’s Von Der Leyen Cite Conflicting Details on Trade Deal

The recent trade agreement between President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has raised some conflicting details. While both leaders expressed…

10 updates1 source1 mention here
Aug 12, 2025
Latest: South Africa Aims to Cut 30% US Tariff With Revised Trade Offer · Bloomberg
WorldT2 · Outlet report

Ramaphosa struggles to mend fences with Trump

In a development indicative of strained relations between South Africa and the United States, President Ramaphosa's special envoy has reportedly been rejected by the US…

5 updates2 sources2 weeks long5 mentions here
Jul 16, 2025 → Aug 1, 2025
Latest: South Africa Plans Aid in Bid to Shield Firms From Trump Tariffs · Bloomberg

Coverage timeline (30 latest)

The most recent articles mentioning South Africa, grouped by month. Open a story above to read it as a full timeline.

March 2026

3 articles
Mar 16, 2026 · BBC
Madlanga commission: Ex-officer charged with murder of South African whistleblower 'Witness D'

A former member of an elite police unit has been charged with the murder of a whistleblower who testified at a major police corruption inquiry in South Africa. Matipandile…

Mar 11, 2026 · BBC
South Africa: New US ambassador criticised over racial controversy

The South African government has summoned the new US ambassador after he made what they called "undiplomatic" comments about an anti-apartheid chant. Leo Brent Bozell III, who…

Mar 11, 2026 · CNN
South Africa’s extravagant matric balls are the ‘Met Gala’ of high school dances | CNN

Before South African high school students complete their final exams, they first walk the red carpet, pulling out all the stops for their celebratory matriculation, or…

February 2026

1 article
Feb 13, 2026 · Bloomberg
South African Leader Decries New World Order in Dig at Trump

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has criticized the changing global order, without directly naming US President Donald Trump. Ramaphosa stated that the world is witnessing…

January 2026

3 articles
Jan 29, 2026 · BBC
Melania Trump documentary not showing in South African cinemas

The Melania Trump documentary, "Being Melania - The First Lady," is not being shown in South African cinemas. No official reason has been provided for this decision, but it comes…

Jan 28, 2026 · NYT
South Africa Cancels Release of ‘Melania’ Documentary

South Africa has canceled the release of a documentary titled "Melania," which was scheduled to premiere on Friday. The distributor responsible for the film's distribution has…

Jan 10, 2026 · BBC
South Africa's strained ties with US face new test - war games with China, Iran and Russia

South Africa is set to engage in naval exercises with China, Iran, and Russia, which could further strain its ties with the United States. The war games, scheduled for February…

December 2025

1 article
Dec 8, 2025 · BBC
White South Africans divided on US refugee offer

The article discusses the debate surrounding the offer made by U.S. President Donald Trump to accept white South Africans as refugees. Trump claimed that white South Africans are…

November 2025

17 articles
Nov 30, 2025 · Bloomberg
South Africa to Engage in G-20 Despite Trump, President Says

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has stated that his country will continue to participate as a full member in the Group of 20 (G-20) despite a call by US President Donald…

Nov 28, 2025 · Bloomberg
South Africa Warns Trump’s G-20 Snub Sets Dangerous Precedent

South Africa's central bank governor has expressed concern over the United States' decision to exclude the country from the Group of 20 (G-20) summit in 2023. The governor warned…

Nov 27, 2025 · BBC
South Africa hits back after Trump says US won't invite it for G20 next year

South Africa has responded to US President Donald Trump's statement that the country will not be invited to the G20 summit next year. Trump's claim was based on widely discredited…

Nov 26, 2025 · Bloomberg
Trump Says He Won’t Invite South Africa to G-20 in Miami

The article reports that President Donald Trump has stated he will not invite South Africa to participate in the 2020 G-20 summit in Miami. Furthermore, he plans to halt all…

Nov 23, 2025 · Bloomberg
Trump Turns South Africa’s G-20 into Tale of Two Summits

The 2018 G-20 Summit in South Africa highlighted the divide between the U.S. and its allies on global issues. President Trump's confrontational approach contrasted with the…

Nov 23, 2025 · Bloomberg
Trump’s Attacks Push India, Brazil, South Africa Closer Together

The article discusses how US President Donald Trump's aggressive trade policies and attacks against India, Brazil, and South Africa are driving these major emerging economies to…

Nov 22, 2025 · BBC
Will Trump's no-show eclipse South Africa's G20 moment?

The article discusses the potential impact of US President Donald Trump's absence from the upcoming G20 summit in South Africa. The host nation aims to use the event as an…

Nov 21, 2025 · BBC
Starmer arrives in South Africa as G20 gathers without Trump

The news article discusses Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's visit to South Africa as the G20 summit takes place in Bali, Indonesia. Sunak's trip is focused on supporting British…

Nov 21, 2025 · Bloomberg
Dropping Out One By One, G-20 Is Now a Husk in Trump Era

The article discusses the declining influence and relevance of the G-20 (Group of Twenty) in the Trump era. It highlights how the group's unity has been shattered, with the U.S.…

Nov 19, 2025 · Bloomberg
US Warns South Africa Not to Issue G-20 Statement at Summit

The United States has formally warned South Africa against advocating for a joint statement at the upcoming Group of 20 (G-20) summit in Johannesburg, which the Trump…

Nov 13, 2025 · Bloomberg
Xi Joins Trump in Skipping G-20 Summit in Blow to South Africa

The news article highlights the absence of two major world leaders, Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump, from the upcoming Group of 20 (G-20) summit hosted…

Nov 12, 2025 · Bloomberg
South Africa Minister Slams Trump’s Genocide Claim Ahead of G-20

South Africa's Finance Minister, Tito Mboweni, has condemned US President Donald Trump's claim that the government is engaged in "white farmer land grabs" and "large-scale killing…

Nov 10, 2025 · Bloomberg
South Africa’s G-20 Is Looking Threadbare With Trump Snub

The upcoming G-20 summit in South Africa is facing a potential absence of key players. Russian President Vladimir Putin has declined to attend, while Chinese President Xi…

Nov 8, 2025 · BBC
US to boycott G20 in South Africa, Trump says

The United States has announced it will boycott the upcoming G20 summit in South Africa, according to President Donald Trump. Trump stated that no U.S. officials will attend the…

Nov 7, 2025 · Bloomberg
Trump Says US Plans to Skip G-20 Summit in South Africa

President Donald Trump announced that no US officials will attend the upcoming Group of 20 (G-20) summit in South Africa. This decision is seen as an escalation of the ongoing…

Nov 6, 2025 · BBC
Trump wants South Africa out of the G20 as it gears up for world summit

The news article suggests that former US President Donald Trump has called for South Africa to be excluded from the G20 group of major economies as it prepares to host the…

Nov 6, 2025 · Bloomberg
Trump Renews Nigeria Threat, Questions South Africa G20 Role

In this article, US President Donald Trump has renewed his threat of an attack on Islamist militants in Nigeria and questioned South Africa's role in the G20 summit. Trump has…

October 2025

3 articles
Oct 30, 2025 · BBC
Trump caps refugee admissions at record low - with most to be white South Africans

The Trump administration has set the refugee admissions cap for the coming year at 7,500, a significant decrease from the previous limit of 125,000. This new cap represents a…

Oct 7, 2025 · Bloomberg
A Celebration of an Afrikaner Icon Belies Trump’s Genocide Claim

The article explores the complex relationship between the Afrikaner community and their socioeconomic status in South Africa. It notes that Afrikaners, despite making up a small…

Oct 4, 2025 · Bloomberg
Trump Looks to Slash Refugee Count, Will Favor Afrikaners

The Trump administration is considering a drastic reduction in the refugee admissions cap, from 125,000 to just 7,500. This move is expected to prioritize the resettlement of…

September 2025

2 articles
Sep 26, 2025 · Bloomberg
South Africa Plans Response to New US Trade Proposal in Weeks

South Africa is evaluating a new trade proposal from the United States and aims to reach an agreement within the coming weeks. This development follows the 30% tariff imposed by…

Sep 19, 2025 · Bloomberg
South Africa Hails ‘Constructive’ US Trade Negotiations

The South African government has welcomed the "constructive" trade negotiations with the United States, which comes a month after the Trump administration imposed a 30% tariff on…