South Africa Archives

May

05

2026

BREAKING: Botswana cuts electricity to South Africa and closes its borders

Lifestyle, News, SponsoredAfrica, Freedom, South Africa, World News

President Duma Boko has declared a state of emergency and announced drastic measures against South Africa, amid escalating tensions fueled by accusations of xenophobia against Botswana citizens. Among the most striking decisions is the cutoff of electricity to several South African provinces—an unprecedented move that risks worsening the already severe energy crisis in the neighboring country. In addition, the Botswana government has ordered the immediate closure of its borders and demanded the return of all its citizens currently in South Africa. In a firm speech, Duma Boko strongly criticized the treatment of Botswana nationals, recalling his country’s historical support during…

May

02

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

When Memory Bleeds in South Africa: A Lament for Africa’s Broken Brotherhood – By Comr. Amos Oge Kalu

Column, Lifestyle, News, Social IssuesComr Amos Kalu, Lifestyle, South Africa, World News, World Peace, Xenophobia

There is a tremor in the hand that strikes a fellow African. It is not strength.It is not courage.It is memory — buried, but not dead. To every South African who lifts a hand against a Ghanaian, a Nigerian, a Somali, a Zimbabwean — there is something deeper than anger at play. There is a quiet knowing. A truth that lingers beneath the noise of insults and the crackle of burning shops. Because history does not forget, even when men try to. There was a time when South Africa was not free.A time when its voice was chained, its people…

Apr

26

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

From Lagos to South Africa: The Dangerous Rise of African-on-African Hostility

Amos Oge Kalu, Column, Lifestyle, Metro, News, Social IssuesComr Amos Kalu, South Africa

Across the African continent, a disturbing trend is gaining ground—one that threatens unity, peace, and the very idea of African brotherhood. The recent attacks and forced displacement of fellow Africans in Souttruth: sometimes, the greatest threat to Africans comes not from outside the continent, but from within. Yet, this is not a problem unique to one nation. In Nigeria, similar sentiments have echoed in subtle and overt ways. In cities like Lagos, some individuals have openly called on fellow Nigerians—particularly Igbos—to “return to the Southeast,” despite decades of coexistence, investment, and contribution to the local economy. This contradiction is as…

Feb

03

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Trump Threatens to Cut Off Funding for South Africa

Metro, NewsDonald Trump, South Africa, United States of America, World News, World Peace

US President Donald Trump has sparked controversy with his latest remarks on South Africa, stating that "certain classes of people" in the country are being treated "very badly". Trump made the comments on Sunday, without providing any evidence to support his claims. In a move that has raised eyebrows, Trump threatened to cut off funding for South Africa until the matter is investigated. The announcement has sparked widespread criticism, with many accusing the President of interfering in the internal affairs of a sovereign nation. The South African government has yet to respond to Trump's comments, but the country's opposition parties…

Aug

28

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

SA’s Johann Rupert Overtakes Aliko Dangote as Africa’s Richest Person

Business, Economy, Lifestyle, NewsBusiness, Dangote, Economy, South Africa

In a significant shift in the rankings of Africa's wealthiest individuals, South African billionaire Johann Rupert has surpassed Nigerian business magnate Aliko Dangote to become the continent's richest person. According to recent estimates, Dangote's net worth has declined by over $1 billion, primarily due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on his business interests. Meanwhile, Rupert's net worth has seen a notable increase, driven by the strong performance of his luxury goods company, Richemont, and other investments. As a result, Rupert's net worth now stands at an estimated $10.5 billion, eclipsing Dangote's net worth of $9.5 billion. This change…