
President Cyril Ramaphosa greets U.S. President Donald Trump’s delegation, including Elon Musk.
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Rupert Sparks Debate on Crime and Race at White House Meeting
South African billionaire Johann Rupert has triggered national debate after highlighting gang violence on the Cape Flats during a high-profile meeting at the White House. Speaking in the Oval Office while accompanying President Cyril Ramaphosa on a diplomatic visit, Rupert rejected the narrative that only white farmers were victims of

Steenhuisen says rural safety crisis hits Black small-scale farmers hardest in South Africa.
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White House meeting highlights South Africa’s crime issues
Rupert takes aim at Steenhuisen in U.S.-South Africa White House meeting A contentious White House meeting on May 21, between U.S. President Donald Trump and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, aimed at easing U.S.-South Africa tensions, exposed sharp divides, with South African billionaire Johann Rupert delivering a pointed jab at

Police arrest suspect in Selosesha human remains case
Police arrest suspect following discovery of human remains in Selosesha Police have arrested a 36-year-old suspect after human remains were discovered in a pit toilet at a residence in Zone 5, Selosesha. The remains are believed to be those of Puleng Motlodi (pictured), a 19-year-old woman who was reported missing

Trump’s false claims of white genocide in South Africa
Trump shows Congo images as ‘proof’ of white genocide in South Africa During a meeting at the Oval Office on May 21, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump presented President Cyril Ramaphosa with images he claimed were evidence of a “white genocide” occurring in South Africa. However, according to sources, some

Anc seeks Patrice Motsepe as next president candidate
Motsepe tipped as potential ANC Presidential candidate Patrice Motsepe, the billionaire owner of Mamelodi Sundowns and president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), is reportedly being lobbied by senior members of the African National Congress (ANC) to run for the party’s presidency at its December 2027 conference, positioning him


