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Opinion June 1

South Africa's high violence and land debates clash with Western media views

Trump's comments on South Africa spark outrage, but local concerns focus on violence and property rights, challenging Western media narratives.

South Africa May 31

Who is Julius Malema, the South African politician behind 'kill the farmer' chant?

Profile of the controversial South African politician Julius Malema, who President Donald Trump wants arrested after he repeatedly shouted that he wants South African farmers killed.

Hunter Biden May 30

Hunter Biden seen driving Toyota rental in South Africa after his Secret Service detail was terminated

Hunter Biden was seen publicly for the first time since his father's cancer announcement driving a Toyota rental car in South Africa after his Secret Service protection was halted.

South Africa May 28

South Africa's president pushes back on Trump's demand to arrest politician who chanted 'kill the farmer'

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says he will not have Julius Malema, who repeatedly chants “Kill the farmer," arrested despite a demand from President Donald Trump.

South Africa May 26

Trump's criticism of South Africa's violent crime crisis receives unexpected local support

Analysts say that President Donald Trump has helped South Africans by criticizing the country's president over woeful crimefighting at a stormy Oval Office "ambush" last week

South Africa May 24

Sibanye workers begin to surface after accident at South African gold mine

Nearly a third of 260 miners trapped in a Sibanye-Stillwater gold mine in South Africa were rescued, with no injuries reported, following a shaft accident.

White House May 22

White House shuts down reporter's 'ridiculous' challenge of White South African farmer deaths

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt defended the video President Donald Trump aired Wednesday allegedly depicting burial sites of White South African farmers.

Golf May 21

Pro golf greats discuss South Africa with Trump, country’s president in tense meeting between leaders

Tensions rose as the South African president and golfers Ernie Els and Retief Goosen met President Donald Trump in the Oval Office, addressing claims of violence against Afrikaners.

Elon Musk May 21

South African-born Musk evoked by Trump during meeting with nation's leader: 'Don't want to get Elon involved'

President Donald Trump evoked South Africa native Elon Musk unprompted during an Oval Office meeting with President Cyril Ramaphosa, but denied the DOGE chief would play a diplomatic role.

South Africa May 21

Trump confronts South African president with video on treatment of White farmers

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is meeting Trump at the White House

Donald Trump May 21

Trump rips NBC reporter for asking about Qatari jet gift amid tense meeting on genocide: 'You're a disgrace'

President Donald Trump slammed an NBC News reporter for asking about a jet donated to the DOD by Qatar during a press event with the South African president.

Donald Trump May 21

Trump to meet leader of ‘out of control’ South Africa at White House

Trump set to meet South African President Cyril Ramaphosa as U.S.-South Africa ties face scrutiny over foreign policy, economic stagnation and controversial land expropriation issues.

Refugees May 20

Rubio, Kaine clash on South African refugees: 'You don't like that they're White'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., clashed over the U.S. resettlement of South African refugees, with Rubio accusing Kaine of objecting to the refugees’ skin color.

South Africa May 13

Episcopal Church refuses to resettle White South African refugees in clash with Trump administration

Episcopal Church declines to resettle White South African refugees approved by Trump administration, ending a decades-long partnership with the government.

Crime May 13

Tennessee pastor kidnapped at gunpoint in South Africa recalls 'miracle' that saved his life

A Tennessee pastor is crediting a "miracle" from God after South Africa police rescued him from a days-long kidnapping. The suspects were demanding a ransom of 5 million Rand.

South Africa May 12

White South African refugees brought to US due to ‘government-sponsored racial discrimination': State Dept

A President Donald Trump executive order has brought dozens of White South Africans to the U.S. as refugees, amid claims of racial persecution and backlash from the South African government.

Donald Trump May 12

Trump's 17th week back in office to focus on Middle East trip, admin leaders ironing out China trade talks

President Donald Trump is expected to spend the majority of his 17th week back in the office traveling overseas to the Middle East.

Donald Trump May 9

Trump to bring white Afrikaners to US as refugees from South Africa, in wake of expropriation legislation

White Afrikaners from South Africa will be allowed into the U.S. under refugee status, with the Trump administration saying they're suffering from racial discrimination in the country.

South Africa April 19

American pastor kidnapped in South Africa thanks God after being rescued

American pastor Josh Sullivan says his "personal relationship with Jesus" helped him survive terrifying kidnapping ordeal that he calls "the worst experience."

South Africa April 16

American pastor kidnapped in South Africa rescued after deadly police shootout

American pastor Josh Sullivan, who was kidnapped from his church in the Eastern Cape Province last week, has been rescued by police following a "high-intensity shootout."

Crime April 15

American pastor's kidnapping in South Africa fueled by soaring armed robbery incidents in recent years

Tennessee pastor Josh Sullivan was kidnapped in South Africa on April 10, and his captors are reportedly demanding a ransom amid rising armed robbery rates.

South Africa April 13

Trump admin makes new move to bring South African refugees to US as president blasts nation's rulers again

As the U.S. begins refugee processing for South African Afrikaners, a group is pushing Washington to support its bid for an autonomous Afrikaner homeland within South Africa.

World April 12

How a penguin in a cardboard box caused a helicopter crash in South Africa

A penguin inside a carboard box led to a helicopter crash in South Africa, the country's Civil Aviation Authority said in a report this week.

World April 11

‘Slowing things down’ is ‘key’ to safe return of Tennessee pastor kidnapped in South Africa: Retired FBI agent

Retired FBI agent and hostage negotiator Jason Pack talks to Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital about a Tennessee pastor who was abducted this week by by armed kidnappers in South Africa.

Marco Rubio March 24

Rubio says South Africa must protect White farmers, US will offer admission to those facing violence

White South Africans and other minorities facing violence in that country could possibly be welcome for admission to the United States.

South Africa March 24

Video shows 'highly skilled' pilot's final moments before fatal air show crash

South African pilot James O’Connell killed over the weekend in crash during air show at the Saldanha Bay Airfield, in an incident captured on video.

South Africa March 18

Research team member at isolated Antarctica base accused of attacking colleague, sexual harassment

South Africa is investigating after a member of a research team at an isolated station in Antarctica was accused of physical assault and sexual harassment.

Secretary of State March 14

Rubio boots South African ambassador from US: 'persona non grata'

South African Ambassador to the U.S. Embrahim Rasool was criticized by Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday over his remarks about President Donald Trump.

World February 16

World's first openly gay imam shot dead in South Africa: authorities

Muhsin Hendricks, a man known as the world's first openly gay imam, was killed in South Africa over the weekend after being ambushed near the city of Gqeberha.

South Africa February 10

Trump, South Africa in growing row over hotly contested land law, country's deals with US foes

Trump’s executive order cutting aid and offering refugee status to South Africa’s Afrikaner farmers has caused a stir in the African country after passage of a controversial land bill.