South African white genocide does not exist, new ambassador to US tells BBC
Roelf Meyer tells the BBC that being a white Afrikaner gives him legitimacy to challenge Trump's claim of a genocide.
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Roelf Meyer tells the BBC that being a white Afrikaner gives him legitimacy to challenge Trump's claim of a genocide.
The Trump administration said Tuesday that it planned to admit up to 17,500 Afrikaners to the United States in 2027, as part of a new refugee policy.
A senior South African police officer appeared in court Tuesday on rape and sexual grooming charges, intensifying scrutiny of gender-based violence in a country with one of the world's highest violent crime rates.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio says South Africa has not addressed US concerns over racial inequality.
A judicial commission set up by South Africa's president to investigate explosive claims by a top cop linking politicians to criminal gangs began its public hearings on Wednesday, weeks after a delayed start.
Is South Africa safe for expats? SAPS quarterly data shows some violent crime declines, yet tactical living remains central for foreigners and investors. The post Is South Africa Safe for Expats as Crime Drops appeared first on The Rio Times.
Months of anti-foreigner protests across South Africa have forced tens of thousands to leave the country.
Three judges in Cape Town are weighing whether the panel that found President Cyril Ramaphosa had a case to answer over Phala Phala got its mandate and its test wrong. The post Ramaphosa Asks a Cape Town Court to Set Aside the Phala Phala Report appeared first on The Rio Times.
Victims sue South African governed over 1960 Sharpeville massacre
At least 69 people were shot dead in 1960 but no-one has been prosecuted and victims want restitution.
The suspects, including Mexican, Mozambican, Zimbabwean and South African nationals, face charges related to drug manufacturing, illegal possession of precious metals, illegal possession of hazardous materials and contravention of the Immigration Act