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South African President Ramaphosa refutes claims of white persecution in response to allegations by Trump, Musk, and white minority groups. Denies accusations of promoting white genocide and mistreating Afrikaners. Urges unity and rejects false narratives dividing the nation.
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Zane Dangor, South Africa’s G20 Sherpa, leads a delegation to New York to brief member states on G20 priorities. The visit aims to align G20 discussions with key UN objectives of Solidarity, Equality, and Sustainability. Dangor will meet with Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed and engage with G20 member states amid political tensions with the Trump administration.
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Kenya seeks new IMF lending program incorporating funds from previous program; Zambia’s CEC to invest $500 million in solar power expansion; DRC ceasefire in Walikale falters as rebels accuse army of violations, delaying peace efforts in conflict-ridden region.
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Atlantic editor Jeffrey Goldberg was accidentally added to a group chat about strikes in Yemen by Trump administration officials. The National Security Council confirmed the authenticity of the text.
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Johannesburg child pornography accused Darren Wilken opts for legal aid assistance after BDK Attorneys terminate mandate. Wilken and girlfriend Tiona Megan Moodley face charges of operating global child pornography network. FBI tracked Wilken, leading to arrest in January. Court hears extradition requests from 3 countries. Pair denied bail, accused of making millions through distribution of child pornography.
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Google’s R18 billion investment in data centre infrastructure in Johannesburg aims to create 300,000 jobs and contribute R1.7 trillion to South Africa’s economy by 2030. The tech giant believes South Africa can become an AI leader due to its youth bulge and high unemployment rate. Google’s Europe, Middle East, and Africa President Tara Brady highlighted the country’s potential during a press conference.
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A suspected poacher was fatally shot by Field Rangers in Kruger National Park. Police recovered items supporting illegal hunting allegations. The confrontation occurred when rangers encountered two suspects, leading to a shootout where one poacher was killed and the other escaped. Medical personnel were unable to save the wounded man. Investigation ongoing.
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Zimbabwe’s Cassava Technologies, led by Strive Masiyiwa, partners with Nvidia to establish Africa’s inaugural AI factory. The company plans to implement Nvidia’s technology in South Africa by June 2025, followed by expansion to Egypt, Kenya, Morocco, and Nigeria.
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The Cape Winelands Airport, formerly Fisantekraal Airfield, is set to open in early 2028, offering domestic and international flights. Private investors acquired the property in November 2020, with plans to invest R8 billion to transform it into a hub for air travel to Cape Town. The airport is currently in the final round of its environmental impact assessment.
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US and Russian negotiators meet in Riyadh to discuss a maritime ceasefire in Ukraine war. Talks aim to revive a 2022 deal allowing Ukraine to export grains without Russian attacks. Moscow seeks relief from sanctions to export fertilizers. US-Ukraine talks were described as “productive.” Cross-border attacks continue, with a Russian air strike injuring a man in Kyiv. Russia claims to have shot down 227 Ukrainian drones.
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