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Trump Watch: Trump again claims white farmers are being killed in South Africa

US President Donald Trump repeated false claims about South Africa during his appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, saying white people are being targeted and killed in the country.

Government pushes Russia talks to save stranded men

The government says it is in talks with Russian authorities to bring home 17 South African men trapped in a dangerous war zone after travelling to Russia.

Canada warns tourists of violent crime and kidnappings in South Africa

Canada has red-flagged South Africa as a high-risk destination warning travellers to watch out for everything from fake police to kidnappings.

South Africa slams massacre of Jewish worshippers in Australia

South Africa has reacted with anger after gunmen killed fifteen people at a Hanukkah celebration in Australia.

Government promises to rescue South Africans trapped in Russia war

The government says it is working with Russian authorities to bring back seventeen citizens who were allegedly tricked into fighting in the war against Ukraine.

Egypt and Iran tell Fifa to ban gay pride at World Cup match

Egypt and Iran want Fifa to stop Pride celebrations during their World Cup match in Seattle saying it insults their religious and cultural beliefs.

Radio journalist in dock over ‘Russia fighter’ claims

A SAfm journalist and four men face charges after police stopped them at OR Tambo Airport for allegedly helping recruit South Africans to fight for Russia.

Four South Africans arrested for Russian military plot

Four South African men were stopped at OR Tambo and charged with trying to join the Russian military.

World backs South Africa as G20 deal passes without the USA

South Africa ends its first G20 presidency with a declaration agreed by all attending leaders, even as the United States refuses to join the talks and skips the summit entirely.

G20 marches on without the USA

South Africans at the G20 summit in Johannesburg are left puzzled after the United States skips the event and sends only a junior official, sparking tension.

Gift of the Givers steps in to save Palestinian travellers

A group of 153 Palestinians were stuck at OR Tambo until Gift of the Givers stepped in, helping 130 of them stay in South Africa.

South African men trapped in Ukraine beg to come home

Seventeen South African men stuck in Ukraine’s war zone say they were tricked with fake job offers and are begging the government to rescue them.

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