SA government still in the dark on six citizens unaccounted for in Nepal

SA government still in the dark on six citizens unaccounted for in Nepal

The heartbreak continues for families still waiting for answers after the devastating floods and landslides in Nepal. The South African government says it still has not received confirmation from authorities in Nepal or China/Tibet about the whereabout of the six South African nationals who remain unaccounted for. The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has confirmed that six South Africans remain missing for following a deadly landslide along the […]

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‘We must also correct the map carried in our mind’: Professor Ntuli

Renowned academic Professor, Pitika ka Ntuli, says what many see as a simple tool for navigating the world can also shape how an entire continent sees itself. Reacting to the UN General Assembly’s Friday vote to move away from the widely used Mercator map projection to one that more accurately represents the size of continents and countries, Ntuli said maps have long shaped perceptions of Africa and its place in […]

September 7, 2026 41

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Education must drive equality, Ramaphosa tells world leaders

President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged world leaders to accelerate education reform, warning that the time for "incremental adjustments" has passed if countries are to prepare young people for the future. Addressing the Transforming Education Summit (TES+4) at UNESCO headquarters in Paris on Friday, Ramaphosa described education as the most powerful tool to tackle inequality and economic exclusion. He highlighted South Africa’s investment in education, noting that nearly a quarter of […]

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SA begins process to bring 116 stranded citizens back from the Middle East

At least 116 South Africans stranded in the Middle East are expected to be reunited with their families by the end of this week. The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) says the first group of 30 citizens will fly home from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, today. Thousands of flights were disrupted after escalating strikes between the United States, Israel, and Iran led to airspace closures across parts of the region. The department […]

March 9, 2026 90

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Ramaphosa urges ceasefire as Middle East conflict escalates

Image credit: AFPPresident Cyril Ramaphosa has described the ongoing conflict in the Middle East as "calamitous and very concerning" calling for what he termed the "madness" to come to an end. His remarks come after a series of attacks between the United States, Israel, and Iran since Saturday, 28 February, which have left six US service members dead and resulted in more than 1,000 reported casualties in Iran. Speaking on […]

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