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Pretoria summons US ambassador as diplomatic strain grows with Washington

US ambassador to South Africa, Leo Brent Bozell III, was called in for a formal diplomatic demarche following comments the government described as “undiplomatic”

Nathi Mthethwa died before he could clear his name after Mkhwanazi’s allegations. (@NathiMthethwaSA/X)

Mthethwa dies before answering for his role in police capture

Mthethwa died before he could clear his name after Mkhwanazi’s allegations

Academics say claims by politicians and on social media are fueling xenophobia and could compromise their safety.  Photo: Julian Stratenschulte/picture alliance /Getty Images

South African research funds ‘at risk’ over Gaza stance

A number of local universities may face cuts to their funding after cutting ties with Israeli institutions

Discarded plans: Last week the government mulled using Thaba Nchu as a quaratine and screening area for evacuated citizens. It has now decided to keep citizens in China. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Stay in China, government tells homesick South Africans

As ‘impisoned’ children at epicentre cry to be reunited with their parents, top official says families mustn’t be ungrateful

The Israel-Palestine wall

Nkoana-Mashabane: SA ministers do not visit Israel

South African ministers do not visit Israel, says International Relations Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane.

Clayson Monyela.

All we hear is Radio Dirco, says state

A new station will broadcast policy, but will not be a propaganda platform, insists the department of international relations and co-operation.

SA nationals arrive from Libya

SA nationals arrive from Libya

Thirty South Africans who were evacuated from Libya landed on home soil on Monday after political unrest reached boiling point in the country.

SA observer team to monitor Sudan referendum

South Africa has sent an observer team of 35 to monitor a secession referendum in southern Sudan on Sunday.

SA assumes UN Security Council seat

On January 1 2011 South Africa will assume its seat as a non-permanent member of the council for 2011 and 2012.