Record business for foreign media in South Africa
President Jacob Zuma turning rogue has launched South Africa back into the world headlines. Television, radio and print media in the world capitals are watching developments – and remain as mystified as their South African counterparts. It’s record business for foreign correspondents and stringers based in South Africa or parachuted here. The denouement of the […]
Commonwealth officials begin secret talks on who will succeed Queen Elizabeth as head
Secret talks have started in London to determine Queen Elizabeth’s successor as Commonwealth head. It’s not a matter of succession, so the job does not automatically pass to Prince Charles. A high-level group of Commonwealth officials won’t confirm their meeting today, chaired by former Kiribati President Anote Tong is about who should replace Queen Elizabeth […]
Allegations of misconduct against South African peacekeepers in the Democratic Republic of Congo
United Nations and South African investigators are jointly probing allegations of misconduct by troops serving as blue helmeted peacekeepers in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The South African soldiers have been accused of beating a 17-year-old boy and sexually exploiting women. Allegations surfaced last week that a 17-year-old Congolese boy was tortured in eastern […]