A rediscovered painting of an African prince by Gustav Klimt that captured visitors’ attention at the TEFAF Maastricht fair in the Netherlands is under negotiation for sale, the Vienna-based gallery offering the work said as the event closed on Thursday evening. The early, almost photorealistic head-and-shoulders portrait of Prince William Nii Nortey Dowuona, shown against…
A team of nine South African scientists stationed at the SANAE IV research base in Antarctica is reportedly facing escalating threats from one of their colleagues, described as a ‘madman.’ The team, which includes three women and six men, has been dealing with disturbing behaviour from a male crew member, which has prompted them to…
The State Department says South Africa’s ambassador to the United States, who was declared “persona non grata” last week, has until Friday to leave the country. After Secretary of State Marco Rubio determined that Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool was no longer welcome in the U.S. and posted his decision Friday on social media, South African embassy…
Feith Shimila Murunga says her boss groped, beat and raped her. Mary Wanjiru Nyambura says she was thrown from a balcony. Winfridah Kwamboka never even made it back home. East African leaders and Saudi royals are among those profiting off a lucrative, deadly trade in domestic workers. By Abdi Latif Dahir and Justin Scheck Photographs…
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday that South Africa’s ambassador to the United States “is no longer welcome” in the country, in the latest Trump administration move targeting the African nation. Rubio, in a post on X, accused Ebrahim Rasool of being a “race-baiting politician” who hates President Donald Trump. Rubio declared the South…
For the past two days, under the soft lights of chandeliers in a Marriott basement a block from the White House, energy ministers and tech founders from across Africa gathered to discuss how best to bring electricity to more than 600 million people on the continent who have none. Much of their hope, and fear,…
Lhuan-dre Pretorius (Sportzpics Photo) NEW DELHI: South Africa’s premier T20 competition, SA20, has consistently provided a platform for emerging talents to showcase their skills on the grandest stage. Each season, fresh faces have seized the opportunity, leaving an indelible mark and earning well-deserved recognition at the international level.The inaugural season witnessed breakout performances from Ottneil…
A South African imam who devoted his life to promoting gay rights and tolerance for L.G.B.T.Q. Muslims was shot and killed in the coastal city of Gqeberha on Saturday, the police said. Muhsin Hendricks was credited by some as being the world’s first openly gay imam. In 2018, he founded the Al-Ghurbaah Foundation, a nonprofit…
Pakistan’s Babar Azam. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former South African cricketer Herschelle Gibbs has admitted that communicating with Babar Azam is challenging due to the language barrier. Responding to a fan’s query on X (formerly Twitter), Gibbs revealed that Babar’s English proficiency makes it difficult to convey coaching points effectively.“Language is an issue with Babar…..
Graeme Smith (Image credit: SA20) Cricket in South Africa has been a tale of our country’s unyielding spirit, and we have always been proud of the resilience, character and tenacity that has been a hallmark of our players. As someone who had the privilege of leading the Proteas during what many consider our ‘golden era,’…