African Roots

Police tape at a crime scene. A 75-year-old woman has been murdered in her house in Hanover Park on the Cape Flats. Police spokesperson, Joseph Swartbooi, says the killing happened during a robbery. He says the deceased’s son discovered her body when he returned from work. “The victim aged 75 was declared deceased on the scene…

The G20 Summit has reflected on the achievements, challenges and future of the G20 bloc since its establishment in 1999. The Summit in Johannesburg represents the 20th meeting of the group, which sought to bring about global stability in the wake of the 1997 Asian financial crisis. The G20 Review report commissioned by South Africa…

President Cyril Ramaphosa addressing Women’s Day occasion at the Nkowankowa stadium outside Tzaneen in Limpopo, August 9, 2025. President Cyril Ramaphosa has described South African women as the backbone of the nation. He was delivering the keynote address at the National Women’s Day celebrations at the Nkowankowa stadium outside Tzaneen in Limpopo. The day marks…

[File Image] A boy cools off at Fontana della Barcaccia during a heatwave. 1 minute Free State residents are advised to stay hydrated as the province is experiencing heatwave conditions that will continue until Wednesday. South African Weather Service (SAWS) meteorologist Axinia Sethabela says the high temperatures will affect most parts of the province. Sethabela…