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January 19, 2026

World's oldest poisoned arrowheads were coated with toxins from deadly onion-like plant, researchers say

The world's oldest poisoned arrows, dating back 60,000 years in South Africa, have been identified by archaeologists. The finds reveal Stone Age hunting techniques.

December 21, 2025

Manhunt underway in South Africa after gunmen open fire at tavern, killing 9 and wounding 10

Manhunt underway after masked gunmen kill nine people at South African tavern in Bekkersdal township. At least 10 others hospitalized in the attack.

November 26, 2025

Trump blocks South Africa from 2026 G20 summit for alleged 'horrific human rights abuses'

Trump breaks G-20 precedent by excluding South Africa from 2026 Miami summit over alleged human rights abuses, marking first formal member exclusion.

November 23, 2025

Trump admin slams South Africa for ‘weaponized’ G-20 presidency as summit ignores Christian persecution

Diplomatic row erupts as South Africa refuses U.S. embassy delegation at G-20 handover ceremony, prompting sharp rebuke from Trump administration officials.

November 20, 2025

White House shuts down reports US backtracked on Trump’s G20 boycott

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa claims the U.S. requested G20 attendance, but the White House maintains it will boycott the November conference.

November 8, 2025

State Dept says G20 boycott tied to South Africa’s ‘government-sponsored discrimination’ against Afrikaners

Trump administration boycotts G20 summit in South Africa, citing alleged state-backed discrimination against White Afrikaners.

October 25, 2025

Trump administration works to break China’s rare earth mineral stranglehold on Africa

Trump administration works to counter China's rare earth mineral dominance through new African partnerships, targeting countries like Tanzania and Angola.

August 12, 2025

State Department report condemns South Africa over 'extrajudicial killings' in annual human rights report

The U.S. State Department criticized South Africa for reports of extrajudicial police killings and violence against Afrikaner farmers in an annual human rights review released Tuesday.

July 30, 2025

Trump looks to skip G20 summit in South Africa after viral Oval Office meeting

President Donald Trump said he may boycott the November G20 summit in South Africa due to ongoing diplomatic tensions and policy disagreements between the nations.

June 1, 2025

South Africa's high violence and land debates clash with Western media views

Trump's comments on South Africa spark outrage, but local concerns focus on violence and property rights, challenging Western media narratives.