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More White South Africans Land in the U.S. as Refugees

While revoking visas, refusing to renew protected status, and potentially hitting African countries with travel restrictions, the acceptance of white South Africans as refugees is curious and disturbing.

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Presley Chweneyagae, Star of Oscar-Winning ‘Tsotsi,’ Passes Away at 40

The multi-award-winning actor shone in productions such as The River, Kalushi, and Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom

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Here Are Four Questions Left Unanswered by the Trump-Ramaphosa Meeting

The much-publicized meeting between the U.S. and South African presidents is over, but what happens next for trade, tech and the future of U.S.-SA relations.

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From Golf Talk to a “Documentary” Screening: Inside President Cyril Ramaphosa and Donald Trump’s White House Meeting

The U.S. president raised farm murders, played a controversial video featuring Julius Malema, and left the South African president visibly puzzled — here’s what unfolded behind the diplomatic smiles.

Namibia's first female president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah stands with her fist in the air. She is smiling and wears a green outfit and sunglasses. There are three women next to hear and a bouquet of flowers in front of her.

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Namibia’s First Female President Appoints New Women-Majority Cabinet

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has reduced the number of ministries, citing the need to reduce the cost of governance and improve efficiency.

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The Death Toll Continues to Rise in South Africa’s Eastern Cape Floods

President Cyril Ramaphosa pledges support as communities face the destruction of homes, schools, and health facilities.

Op-Ed: Who Gets to Thrift When Secondhand Gets Expensive?

Once a sanctuary for those patching lives together with discarded clothes, thrift markets in South Africa now cater to pseudo-bohemians, shunning the communities that created them.

Rashid Lombard, Visionary Jazz Promoter and Cultural Icon, Passes Away At 74

The acclaimed photographer and founder of the Cape Town International Jazz Festival, who documented the realities of apartheid, leaves behind a legacy of cultural activism and community upliftment.

More White South Africans Land in the U.S. as Refugees

While revoking visas, refusing to renew protected status, and potentially hitting African countries with travel restrictions, the acceptance of white South Africans as refugees is curious and disturbing.

Presley Chweneyagae, Star of Oscar-Winning ‘Tsotsi,’ Passes Away at 40

The multi-award-winning actor shone in productions such as The River, Kalushi, and Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom

Here Are Four Questions Left Unanswered by the Trump-Ramaphosa Meeting

The much-publicized meeting between the U.S. and South African presidents is over, but what happens next for trade, tech and the future of U.S.-SA relations.

From Golf Talk to a “Documentary” Screening: Inside President Cyril Ramaphosa and Donald Trump’s White House Meeting

The U.S. president raised farm murders, played a controversial video featuring Julius Malema, and left the South African president visibly puzzled — here’s what unfolded behind the diplomatic smiles.

What to Expect from President Cyril Ramaphosa's Meeting with Donald Trump

The South African president will seek to recalibrate the country’s relationship with the U.S., which has deteriorated since President Donald Trump reentered office.

South African and Rwandan Presidents Advocate for African Solutions to African Problems

Presidents Cyril Ramaphosa and Paul Kagame were in good spirits at a panel during the Africa CEO Forum, easing speculations of tense relations between the two.

On 45th Independence Anniversary, Zimbabweans Express Uncertainty, Frustration and Cautious Hope

OkayAfrica speaks to Zimbabweans from various walks of life to understand what independence means for them in 2025.

Africa Is Expanding Its Reach in Artificial Intelligence

The continent's first AI factory could democratize computing resources and challenge Western dominance in technology.

A City's Fight to Reclaim Its Library

A determined 82-year-old activist and her community fought to reopen the Johannesburg City Library after five years of closure.

Tyla Leads the African Wave at Coachella 2025

With Coachella kicking off today, Tyla and fellow African artists Amaarae, Rema, and others transform the desert into a showcase of the continent's musical diversity.

A 7-Year-Old's Reported Rape Case Has Reignited GBV Protests in South Africa

As demonstrations spread across South Africa, community voices question school safety and demand that gender-based violence be declared a national disaster.

Zimbabwe's Deserted Streets Tell a Story of Disillusionment

Citizens refuse to be pawns in the factional Zanu-PF power struggle as Emmerson Mnangagwa seeks extended rule.

Zimbabwe President’s Term Extension Bid Sparks Political Tension

A major critic of President Emerson Mnangagwa has called for a march but public disillusionment stands in the way of any widespread civic movement.

Oxford English Dictionary Adds Nine New Loanwords from South Africa

‘Yoh,’ ‘Gatvol,’ and ‘Tjoekie’ join 20 words from Nigeria and Ghana recently added to the English dictionary.

Namibia’s First Female President Appoints New Women-Majority Cabinet

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has reduced the number of ministries, citing the need to reduce the cost of governance and improve efficiency.