Mr Falana urged both the African Commission and the South African government to hold perpetrators of xenophobic attacks accountable. Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has petitioned the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR), demanding that the xenophobic violence in South Africa be officially declared a grievous violation of human rights. “The several xenophobic…
As South Africa prepares to participate in the 2026 Copenhagen Climate Ministerial Summit, government says it will reaffirm its commitment to multilateralism as a key driver of implementation-based cooperation to tackle global environmental and climate challenges. This is the message that Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, will deliver to about 40…
South Africa’s G20 presidency last year revived an old and uncomfortable question: If Africa has been “rising” for more than two decades, why has so much of that promise failed to translate into factories, jobs, exports and broad-based prosperity? The answer, according to economists and investment thinkers, lies not in the absence of opportunity, but…
The Africa Rising Music Conference (ARMC) is a leading platform connecting African music professionals with the global music industry, and the sixth edition returns to Constitution Hill on 22–23 May 2026, bringing together music industry leaders, artists, technology innovators, and rights organisations to explore the future of music, innovation, and creator rights in the age…
Joint Nigeria-U.S. Operations Killed 175 Islamic State Terrorists The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said that joint counterterrorism operations between Nigerian forces and the United States Africa Command have resulted in the killing of 175 Islamic State terrorists in the North-east, the epicentre of an insurgency in Nigeria. The DHQ said that operations conducted destroyed…
Communities in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and neighboring Uganda are on high alert following a deadly outbreak of Bundibugyo Ebola virus that has already killed at least 134 people. Health officials say the outbreak is evolving rapidly, with dozens of new infections reported within the last 48 hours. The situation has also drawn international…
There were mouth-watering matchups and no shortage of fascinating ties as the Qualifier Draw for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) PAMOJA 2027 was concluded in Cairo on Tuesday, providing the 48 teams with their path to the finals in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. The tournament will be staged in East Africa for…
When interest rates rise, most people feel the financial pinch as repayments for home loans, car purchases or personal loans increase. This leads to less money for everyday spending and tightens the household budget. Middle- and upper-income households tend to hold secured debt such as property, which builds wealth. Lower-income households are pushed into debt…
A symbolic team of famous footballers with first hand experience of life as a refugee was announced on Tuesday by UNHCR, just weeks ahead of the world’s biggest sporting event – the FIFA Men’s World Cup. The Gamechanging Team vividly highlights what is possible when displaced people condemned to a life on the run through…
Toyota South Africa has officially announced local pricing for its first battery-electric vehicle, the bZ4X. The country’s dominant automotive brand, which produces local staples like the Hilux, Corolla Cross, and Fortuner at its Prospecton plant in Durban, will sell the imported electric crossover for R1.18 million. Read: Bandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday: AI…
