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The controversy erupted after Zuma-Sambudla’s half-sister, Nkosazana Zuma-Mncube, lodged a police complaint on November 22. In the complaint, she accused Duduzile and two associates, Siphokazi Xuma and Blessing Khoza, of misleading the men to travel to Russia for what was said to be bodyguard training for MK.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s office emphasized that the declaration “can't be renegotiated,” signaling that Pretoria is determined to move forward with the consensus reached among other member states.
The state had previously resisted declaring such a disaster but changed course after acknowledging “the persistent and immediate life-safety risks posed by ongoing acts of violence.” South Africa experiences extremely high levels of gender-based violence, with female homicide rates five times higher than the global average, according to UN Women.
This year’s meeting is historic for the continent, as it marks the first time the G20 is being hosted under African leadership. The agenda focuses on challenges that heavily affect developing countries, including climate pressures, rising debt and widening gaps between nations. Although some leaders such as China’s Xi Jinping, Russia’s Vladimir Putin and Argentina’s Javier Milei will not be present in person, their governments have sent teams to join the talks.
South Africa has held firm support for Palestinians throughout the war between Hamas and Israel, and Ramaphosa said the journey taken by the passengers still raises questions.
The approval signals a new era for HIV prevention efforts in Africa’s most affected nation, where millions continue to live with the virus. Developed by US biopharmaceutical firm Gilead Sciences, lenacapavir was submitted for approval in March 2025 and has now been officially registered for use among HIV-negative adults and adolescents at high risk of infection.
Eighty-six-year-old Iain Wares, who taught at Edinburgh Academy and Fettes College in the 1960s and 70s, is accused of abusing dozens of boys during his time at the two prestigious institutions. Among those who have spoken publicly about the alleged abuse is BBC broadcaster Nicky Campbell.
In 2018, a video emerged showing the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader firing several shots in the air during his party's fifth anniversary celebrations held in the country's Eastern Cape province.
In a statement, South Africa's Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, said the circumstances surrounding his untimely death are under investigation by the French authorities.
The takeover gives Canal+ a dominant foothold in Africa's fast-growing pay-TV market, where MultiChoice operates across 50 countries.
Five people "from a North American country" have been arrested, while two others "believed to be from West African countries" fled the scene, a statement said.
The High Court is expected to deliver its ruling approximately 30 minutes before Netflix plans to stream the documentary globally on Friday.