The Latest Breaking News from Pretoria

US officials considering ad campaign to urge South African Afrikaners to emigrate

Exclusive: Trump has falsely claimed Afrikaners are facing ‘white genocide’, but very few have applied to live in US

The Guardian - US · Oct 15

Ethiopia’s peace deal is unravelling – what went wrong with the Tigray agreement

The Pretoria peace deal in Ethiopia was an agreement to cease hostilities. It wasn’t a comprehensive political settlement. A political settlement is an enduring agreement among powerful groups that delivers some benefits to avert conflict.

The Conversation · Sep 29

US limits visas for South African officials over discrimination against White minorities

The United States has announced visa restrictions against foreign nationals accused of being involved in policies that discriminate against White minorities and other ethnic and racial groups in South Africa, escalating tensions between Washington and Pretoria.

The Times of India · Sep 16

Bulls v New Zealand LIVE: All Blacks dominate final warm-up before Springboks series

Bulls 19-50 New Zealand: The All Blacks ran in eight tries to set themselves up perfectly for the four-game series against the Springboks

The Independent UK · Aug 15

Valiant Scotland give Springboks huge scare but fall just short in instant classic

South Africa 42-28 Scotland: Gregor Townsend’s side pushed the double reigning world champions all the way but were unable to make history in Pretoria

The Independent UK · Jul 11

UNAIDS warns Trump's HIV funding cuts to South Africa could cost lives

The Trump administration says the phased withdrawal is linked to policy disputes with Pretoria, which rejects the allegations and says it is pursuing greater self-reliance.

Euronews · Jun 23

Benhard Janse van Rensburg lined up for England bow after making training squad

Pretoria-born Janse van Rensburg is included in an extended 42-man group.

The Independent UK · May 18

France denies excluding South Africa from G7 summit under pressure from US

French officials have denied claims by the office of South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa's that France has excluded South Africa from the list of invitees to June's G7 leaders' summit in Paris under pressure from Washington, saying Kenya has been invited instead.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 27

10 Photos of Mel Viljoen: 'Glamorous' South African TV Star Arrested For Stealing Groceries in Florida

Melany and Petrus Viljoen, stars of 'The Real Housewives of Pretoria,' face allegations of retail theft in Florida, risking deportation.

International Business Times UK · Mar 13

NY Young Republican Club leader to speak in Pretoria, cementing bonds with Afrikaners and European far right

International conference circuit gives worldwide right wing opportunities to share ideas and learn from each other

The Guardian - US · Feb 25