Marco Rubio signals U.S. backing for Israel’s annexation plans

By Mathipa Phishego U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has indicated that the Trump administration will not oppose Israel’s potential annexation of parts of the occupied West Bank, according to Israeli officials. The stance, shared in private meetings, reflects Washington’s alignment with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s push for sovereignty extensions in contested territories. This position…

Rubio Marcus at a press briefing

South Africa bids emotional farewell to Journalist Tshidi Madia

By Mathipa Phishego South Africa came together today to bid a heartfelt farewell to Tshidi Madia, a respected journalist known for her fearless political reporting and unwavering integrity. The funeral service was held at San Salvador Catholic Church in Germiston, where family, colleagues, and political leaders gathered to honor her legacy. Madia, who passed away…

Decorated funeral of Journalist Tshidi Madia.

AfriForum and SAAI urge global sanctions against Julius Malema over “Kill the Boer” chant

By Mathipa Phishego Civil rights groups AfriForum and the Southern African Agri Initiative (SAAI) have renewed their campaign against Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema. Calling on the international community to impose sanctions over his continued use of the controversial “Kill the Boer” chant. In a joint media briefing held in Pretoria on September 3,…

AfriForum and SAAI gang against Malema

Xi Jinping and allies host a massive military parade in China

On September 3, 2025, Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted a massive military parade in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square to mark the 80th anniversary of Japan’s WW2 surrender. Joined by Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, the event showcased China’s advanced arsenal. Including missiles and drones, as a bold statement against Western…

Acting Police Minister Cachalia slams Masemola’s move on political killings dockets

by Mathipa Phishego Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has sharply criticized National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola for what he described as a “premature and deeply problematic” decision to transfer 121 dockets related to political killings before the official inquiry into the matter has even begun. Cachalia, who was appointed to oversee the police portfolio…