Ireland has deported 63 South African nationals on a charter flight to Johannesburg, marking the country’s second such operation of 2026 and reinforcing its approach to immigration enforcement. The group consisted of 54 adults and nine children. The aircraft departed Dublin Airport at 17h05 on 28 February 2026 and arrived in Johannesburg shortly after 4h00…
Three senior officials within South Africa’s national Health Department have been arrested and charged with fraud and theft in connection with funds allocated by the Global Fund, an international financing organisation supporting the fight against infectious diseases. The accused include Director-General Sandile Buthelezi, an acting deputy director-general and the department’s chief financial officer. Their arrests…
South Africa’s long-running semigration trend towards coastal living is showing signs of moderation, as fresh data points to a renewed draw toward inland economic hubs—particularly Gauteng. According to Statistics South Africa, employment remains the dominant force behind internal migration. Roughly 28% of individuals who relocate across provincial boundaries cite paid work as their primary motivation….
South Africa is facing renewed economic uncertainty following a sharp escalation in tensions between the United States and Iran, a development that could reverberate through fuel prices, inflation and monetary policy in Africa’s most industrialised economy. Although the conflict is unfolding thousands of kilometres away, analysts warn that its economic consequences may land quickly on…
BEIJING, March 3, 2026 The 4th Session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), China’s top political advisory body, will be held in Beijing from March 4 to 11, 2026, Liu Jieyi, spokesperson for the session, announced at a press conference on Tuesday. The session is set to open…
Flights departing South Africa have been suspended on several major Middle Eastern carriers following military action by the United States and Israel in Iran, triggering widespread airspace closures across the Gulf region. Authorities confirmed that the airspace over the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan has been temporarily closed due to…
A South African advocacy group representing minority interests has partnered with a United States political organisation to launch an international campaign calling for the appointment of a US special envoy focused on Afrikaners and other cultural minorities. Lex Libertas, led by Ernst Roets, confirmed this week that it has formalised cooperation with the New York…
A corruption investigation into South Africa’s immigration system has uncovered allegations that a former senior Home Affairs administrator enriched herself through a fraudulent visa approval scheme, allegedly using the proceeds to build a luxury residence in Limpopo. The Special Investigating Unit (SIU), acting on authority granted by President Cyril Ramaphosa in 2024, has been probing…
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz paid an official visit to China from February 25 to 26. On the 26, his special aircraft landed in Hangzhou, the second stop of his China trip. A member of the Chancellor’s delegation said he is very much like the West Lake and recommended trying Longjing tea.（Zhejiang International Communication Center）
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is paying an official visit to China from February 25 to 26. Merz arrived at Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport at 12:17 on February 26, as he continued his visit to China in his second stop.（Zhejiang International Communication Center）
