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Buhari to be Laid to Rest on Tuesday

Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari passes away at 82.

Buhari to be Laid to Rest on Tuesday

Natalie Semono July 15, 2025

(The Post News)- Nigeria’s former President Muhammadu Buhari passed away at 82 in a London clinic on...

President Donald Trump at the White House ahead of announcing a landmark Ukraine weapons deal, signaling a sharp pivot in U.S. policy with plans to send long-range missiles — a move drawing fierce warnings from Moscow. Image: Getty Images.

Trump’s Big Shift: Ukraine Long-Range Missiles Enrage Russia

Nkosinathi Mkhize July 14, 2025

(The Post News)– In a dramatic policy turn, US President Donald Trump is expected to unveil a...

Can President Ramaphosa confront the growing crisis of political interference in policing, or will this moment pass without real accountability? Image: Supplied/GCIS.

Can Ramaphosa Launch Inquiry into Policing Interference?

Thembeka Dlamuka July 14, 2025

(The Post News)– South Africa is once again grappling with concerns about political interference in law enforcement...

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has been placed on "leave of absence" by President Ramaphosa following explosive allegations, a decision that has sparked significant outcry from opposition parties and concerns among political analysts regarding public trust in law enforcement. Image: Getty Images/BBC News.

Mchunu’s Leave and Corruption Inquiry Spark Public Outcry

Nomfundo Ngwenya July 14, 2025

(The Post News)– President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent decision to place Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on “leave of...

Texas aftermath: a pickup truck buried under rocks, debris, and water. The floods have killed more than 120, and dozens are still missing. Image: Facebook/Mimi Joeckle.

Trump’s Administration Under Fire Over Budget Cuts

Vuyiseka Dyantyi July 14, 2025

(The Post News)– As Texans begin to recover from the devastating floods that swept through south-central Texas,...

President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on leave following organized crime allegations made by KZN police commissioner Lt. General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Image: News24.

Could This be the End of Senzo Mchunu’s Political Career?

Sibahle Dayimani July 14, 2025

(The Post News)– President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on an immediate leave amid...

IEC Rejects ISA’s Bid to Become a Political Party

The Independent Electoral Commission has rejected ISA's party registration. Image: IEC.

IEC Rejects ISA’s Bid to Become a Political Party

Vuyiseka Dyantyi July 13, 2025

(The Post News)– The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has rejected the Islamic State of South Africa (ISA)...

Mabuza remembered as strategic leader and champion of rural development | Image: The Citizen

Nation Mourns: Former Deputy President David Mabuza Laid to Rest

Sibahle Dayimani July 12, 2025

(The Post News)- As former deputy president David Mabuza was laid to rest today, President Cyril Ramaphosa...

U.S. President Donald Trump holds a signed executive order during an event in the East Room of the White House, Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Washington. Image: AP.

Trump’s 35% Canada Tariff Escalates Global Trade War

Nomfundo Ngwenya July 11, 2025

(The Post News)- In a significant escalation of his trade policies, US President Donald Trump announced a...

President Cyril Ramaphosa expected to delivery eulogy at the late former Deputy President David Mabuza's State Funeral.

Ramaphosa to Deliver Eulogy at Mabuza’s State Funeral

Lindelani Mndaba July 11, 2025

(The Post News)- President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver the eulogy at the State Funeral of the late...

Mourners carry the green-draped coffins of newly identified victims during the 30th anniversary commemoration of the Srebrenica genocide. [Image by Release Peace]

Thousands Mark 30th Anniversary of Srebrenica Genocide Amid Unhealed Wounds and Denial

Boipelo Leburu July 11, 2025

(The Post News)- Thousands of mourners and victims’ relatives gathered at the Srebrenica-Potočari Memorial Cemetery on Friday...

Madagascar’s first court-ordered surgical castration sentence aims to strengthen justice amid rising child sexual abuse cases.

Madagascar Imposes Landmark Castration Sentence on Convicted Child Rapist

Thembeka Dlamuka July 11, 2025

(The Post News)- In what marks a first on the Indian Ocean Island nation, a Madagascar court...

MK Party Deputy President Dr John Hlophe Accuses Police Minister Senzo Mchunu of Misleading Parliament and Being a 'Pathological Liar, further accusing him of perjury, dishonesty and involvement in political manipulation.

Hlophe Calls Mchunu a ‘Pathological Liar’ as MK Party Demands Ramaphosa Act

Nkosinathi Mkhize July 11, 2025

(The Post News)- Tensions are boiling over between uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party and government, with MK Party...

Gift of the Givers calls on President Ramaphosa to support Lieutenant-General Mkhwanazi’s stand against alleged interference.

Gift of the Givers Urges Ramaphosa to Back Mkhwanazi for Better Policing

Thembeka Dlamuka July 11, 2025

(The Post News)- As President Cyril Ramaphosa prepares for his national address on Sunday, Gift of the...

A photograph of Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, by Brendan Smialowski for AFP/Getty Images, capturing the US President's reaction during a meeting or press conference, potentially related to the tensions with Vladimir Putin over Ukraine.

Tensions Rise: Trump Confronts Putin Over Intensification of Attacks

Tsireledzo Ndou July 11, 2025

(The Post News)- The US President, Donald Trump, commented that he is tired of the meaningless “b*”...

Ramaphosa to Address Nation on Sunday over Mkhwanazi Claims. Image: governmentza shared via WhatsApp Channel.

Ramaphosa to Deliver a State Address Over Mkhwanazi Claims

Tsireledzo Ndou July 11, 2025

(The Post News)– President Cyril Ramaphosa is scheduled to deliver a national address on Sunday, 13 July....

Trump Threatens New Tariff on BRICS Nations

Kgopotso Ramalekane July 10, 2025

(The Post News)- On July 9, 2025, the United States (U.S.) president Donald Trump set a tariff...

Former Deputy President David Mabuza Remembered for Peace, Education, and Youth Development

Sibahle Dayimani July 10, 2025

As tributes poured in at the memorial service of former deputy president David Dembele Mabuza, family and...

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Jailed Again Over Martial Law Attempt and Insurrection Charges. Image: Anadolu Ajansi.

Former President Yoon Jailed Again Over Martial Law Bid

Boipelo Leburu July 10, 2025

(The Post News)– Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was returned to jail on Thursday after...

Zelenskyy calls for stronger sanctions and reconstruction support as Kyiv reels from a massive barrage. Image: ABC News.

Russian Attack on Kyiv Kills 2, Sparks Fires Across Capital

Boipelo Leburu July 10, 2025

(The Post News)– The capital city of Ukraine, Kyiv, was rocked overnight by one of the largest...

Politics

Buhari to be Laid to Rest on Tuesday

Trump’s Big Shift: Ukraine Long-Range Missiles Enrage Russia

Can Ramaphosa Launch Inquiry into Policing Interference?

Mchunu’s Leave and Corruption Inquiry Spark Public Outcry

Trump’s Administration Under Fire Over Budget Cuts

Could This be the End of Senzo Mchunu’s Political Career?

IEC Rejects ISA’s Bid to Become a Political Party

Nation Mourns: Former Deputy President David Mabuza Laid to Rest

Trump’s 35% Canada Tariff Escalates Global Trade War

Ramaphosa to Deliver Eulogy at Mabuza’s State Funeral

Thousands Mark 30th Anniversary of Srebrenica Genocide Amid Unhealed Wounds and Denial

Madagascar Imposes Landmark Castration Sentence on Convicted Child Rapist

Hlophe Calls Mchunu a ‘Pathological Liar’ as MK Party Demands Ramaphosa Act

Gift of the Givers Urges Ramaphosa to Back Mkhwanazi for Better Policing

Tensions Rise: Trump Confronts Putin Over Intensification of Attacks

Ramaphosa to Deliver a State Address Over Mkhwanazi Claims

Trump Threatens New Tariff on BRICS Nations

Former Deputy President David Mabuza Remembered for Peace, Education, and Youth Development

Former President Yoon Jailed Again Over Martial Law Bid

Russian Attack on Kyiv Kills 2, Sparks Fires Across Capital

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Israel Expels South African Representative in Tit-for-Tat Move

Ramaphosa Receives FIFA World Cup Trophy to Kickstart 3-Day Tour

Judge Aubrey Ledwaba Under Fire Amid Bribery Allegations