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Thursday, September 11, 2025
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Topic: South Africa

Black South African youth buy luxury goods only to destroy them publicly. Here’s why

The subculture is called izikhothane. In a developing economy like South Africa, it has not been well received. It’s often criticised as wasteful and reckless by society.

Mangosuthu Buthelezi, Zulu prince who roiled South African politics, passes away at 95

Buthelezi was a champion of his people and a prominent figure in the struggle against apartheid but his rivalry with the ANC led to fraught days and much bloodshed before South Africa was able to elect its first Black leader.

Over 60 killed, 43 hurt after massive fire engulfs building in South Africa’s Johannesburg

According to reports, fire engulfed a five-storey building that had been abandoned at one stage but where people had been living. It was not immediately clear what caused the fire.

South African news site stands by report on Modi ‘tantrum’, alleges cyber attack from ‘Indian servers’

Daily Maverick report elicited denial from Ramaphosa govt, which said deputy President Mashatile was not 'despatched last minute'. Ramaphosa greeted Chinese counterpart Xi in person.

BRICS leader to discuss expansion plans in meeting in South Africa

South Africa hosted China's Xi Jinping for a state visit on Tuesday morning ahead of meetings with the grouping's other leaders later in the day.

BRICS nations to meet in South Africa to strategise against Western dominance

The meeting, scheduled from 22 to 24 August, is likely to discuss on 40 new countries including Saudi Arabia, Argentina and Egypt who have shown interest in joining the alliance.

Putin won’t attend BRICS Summit by ‘mutual agreement’ says South Africa

As a member of the International Criminal Court, it would theoretically be required for South Africa to arrest Putin for alleged war crimes if he were to attend.

Arresting Putin in South Africa would be ‘declaration of war’, says president Cyril Ramaphosa

South Africa is set to host the BRICS Summit next month, with heads of state from Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa scheduled to attend

Gas leak kills 17 in South African town, official links accident to illegal mining operation

Gauteng Province Premier Panyaza Lesufi said investigations were underway to determine how the leak happened and what type of gas was involved.

Gandhi was fascinated by Tirukkural. He would learn Tamil for it

In 'Gandhi's Travels in Tamil Nadu', A Ramasamy explores how Gandhi fell to the lure of the Tamil language.

On Camera

Coup, conspiracy & the foreign hand—What Indian TV news channels saw in Nepal this week

‘Gen Z v/s Govt’ TV news coverage went for two days—not sure about the source of the telecast from Kathmandu since no credit was given.

What’s behind bond yields’ logic-defying spike? The market’s concern over the future

While bond yields tend to fall amid low inflation & interest rate cuts, market experts say they’ve been rising due to concerns over tax collections, fiscal deficit & potential impact of US tariffs.

Navy gets first Tata-made Spanish 3D surveillance radar for its warships, 19 more to come

It is one of the most advanced long-range air defence and anti-missile radars. It has been acquired under an about USD 145-million deal signed in 2020.

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?