In a dramatic turn of events, South Africa has announced it will "take a break" from next year's G20 gatherings after being excluded by the United States, which assumes the presidency of the group in 2026. 

The decision follows a firm stance by the US, which said the country will not be invited to any of next year's G20 meetings, citing what it claims are concerns over racial policy and "discrimination" against the white Afrikaner minority allegations which  South Africa disputes.

We are joined by political economist Prof Patrick Bond and DIRCO Minister Spokesperson Chrispin Phiri

In a dramatic turn of events, South Africa has announced it will "take a break" from next year's G20 gatherings after being excluded by the United States, which assumes the presidency of the group in 2026.&nbsp;
The decision follows a firm stance by the US, which said the country will not be invited to any of next year's G20 meetings, citing what it claims are concerns over racial policy and "discrimination" against the white Afrikaner minority allegations which &nbsp;South Africa disputes.
We are joined by political economist Prof Patrick Bond and DIRCO Minister Spokesperson Chrispin Phiri

SA to sit out 2026 G20 meetings following US exclusion

The United Nations (UN) has issued a strong condemnation of what it calls an intensifying crackdown on political opposition and press freedom in Uganda just weeks before the country's general elections. The UN's human-rights agency says, at least 550 people including supporters of the main opposition party National Unity Platform (NUP) have been arrested since the beginning of the year.

More than 300 of those arrests occurred after campaigning began in September.

 Lets now talk to Africa Analyst Tele Nzomo about the upcoming Uganda elections.

The United Nations (UN) has issued a strong condemnation of what it calls an intensifying crackdown on political opposition and press freedom in Uganda just weeks before the country's general elections. The UN's human-rights agency says, at least 550 people including supporters of the main opposition party National Unity Platform (NUP) have been arrested since the beginning of the year.
More than 300 of those arrests occurred after campaigning began in September.
&nbsp;Lets now talk to Africa Analyst Tele Nzomo about the upcoming Uganda elections.

UN warns of rising repression ahead of Uganda elections

Germany has handed over a former Libyan senior commander, Khaled Ali El Hishri, to the International Criminal Court in what prosecutors are calling a major breakthrough for global justice. El Hishri, who once ran the notorious Mitiga prison in Tripoli, is accused of crimes against humanity and war crimes. 

According to German and ICC investigators, he oversaw or authorised torture, murder, rape, enforced disappearances, and brutal mistreatment of detainees between 2015 and 2020.

To get more information about this we are joined on the line by East-Africa expert Naeem Jeenah.

Germany has handed over a former Libyan senior commander, Khaled Ali El Hishri, to the International Criminal Court in what prosecutors are calling a major breakthrough for global justice. El Hishri, who once ran the notorious Mitiga prison in Tripoli, is accused of crimes against humanity and war crimes.&nbsp;
According to German and ICC investigators, he oversaw or authorised torture, murder, rape, enforced disappearances, and brutal mistreatment of detainees between 2015 and 2020.
To get more information about this we are joined on the line by East-Africa expert Naeem Jeenah.

Germany transfers former Libyan Commander to ICC over war crimes

As South Africa marks 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children until December tenth, Gender Based Violence - GBV,  is not only a criminal crisis but a moral and spiritual one. 80 percent of South Africans identifying with a faith, religious spaces are uniquely placed to shift harmful norms, advocate for survivors, and rebuild community accountability.

 We Will Speak Out South Africa and the Faith Action to End GBV Collective, aim to break silence within faith communities and centre survivor voices through its advocacy work.

 Thuto Ngobeni compiled this report

As South Africa marks 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children until December tenth, Gender Based Violence - GBV, &nbsp;is not only a criminal crisis but a moral and spiritual one. 80 percent of South Africans identifying with a faith, religious spaces are uniquely placed to shift harmful norms, advocate for survivors, and rebuild community accountability.
&nbsp;We Will Speak Out South Africa and the Faith Action to End GBV Collective, aim to break silence within faith communities and centre survivor voices through its advocacy work.
&nbsp;Thuto Ngobeni compiled this report

Faith sector called to action as SA observes 16 Days of Activism

US President Donald Trump will host leaders of Rwanda Paul Kagame and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Felix Tshisekedi in Washington on Thursday to sign what is being called a "historic peace and economic agreement."  

Meanwhile ahead of the meeting clashes between the M23 rebel group and Congolese government forces, supported by coalition troops, broke out across South Kivu province escalating tensions in the eastern DRC. 

To talk about these developments Tsepiso Makwetla was joined by Boikanyo Nkwatle an independent social and political analyst.

US President Donald Trump will host leaders of Rwanda Paul Kagame and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Felix Tshisekedi in Washington on Thursday to sign what is being called a "historic peace and economic agreement." &nbsp;
Meanwhile ahead of the meeting clashes between the M23 rebel group and Congolese government forces, supported by coalition troops, broke out across South Kivu province escalating tensions in the eastern DRC.&nbsp;
To talk about these developments Tsepiso Makwetla was joined by Boikanyo Nkwatle an independent social and political analyst.

Rwanda, DRC leaders sign peace deal in Washington

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), has announced an immediate pause on all immigration applications from 19 countries already on the US travel ban list, including green-card requests and US citizenship applications.

The list of countries includes Afghanistan and Somalia. The freeze is triggered by a deadly shooting involving an Afghan national near Washington, D.C. This means thousands of immigrants some of whom had already undergone extensive vetting will now face indefinite delays, as their applications are placed under review.

 Tsepiso Makwetla crossed to Washingtong D.C to speak to American writer, activist, and political commentator, Phyllis Bennis.

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), has announced an immediate pause on all immigration applications from 19 countries already on the US travel ban list, including green-card requests and US citizenship applications.
The list of countries includes Afghanistan and Somalia. The freeze is triggered by a deadly shooting involving an Afghan national near Washington, D.C. This means thousands of immigrants some of whom had already undergone extensive vetting will now face indefinite delays, as their applications are placed under review.
&nbsp;Tsepiso Makwetla crossed to Washingtong D.C to speak to American writer, activist, and political commentator, Phyllis Bennis.

US stops immigration from Afghanistan, Somalia, other countries

According to a new analysis by fibre-network operator Fibretime, South Africa's population may well exceed 95 million, far more than the official figures suggest.

 In a challenge to the last census data, Fibretime says its own data and remote-sensing analysis reveal a much larger population than previously thought. Meanwhile official numbers by Statistics South Africa place the population at 63.1 million a figure based on their Mid-Year Population Estimates report, which indicates a population that is largely Black African, with the majority living in Gauteng province.

 Tsepiso Makwetla was joined by Dr Pali Lehohla Former South African Statistician General.

According to a new analysis by fibre-network operator Fibretime, South Africa's population may well exceed 95 million, far more than the official figures suggest.
&nbsp;In a challenge to the last census data, Fibretime says its own data and remote-sensing analysis reveal a much larger population than previously thought. Meanwhile official numbers by Statistics South Africa place the population at 63.1 million a figure based on their Mid-Year Population Estimates report, which indicates a population that is largely Black African, with the majority living in Gauteng province.
&nbsp;Tsepiso Makwetla was joined by Dr Pali Lehohla Former South African Statistician General.

New analysis suggests SA’s population could exceed 95 million

Nigeria has been shaken by the sudden resignation of Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, who has stepped down with immediate effect for what he says are health reasons. The announcement from the president's office comes at a time when the country is facing some of its most serious security challenges in years.

 According to the UN Human Rights Office, at least 402 people most of which are schoolchildren, have been kidnapped since mid-November.

To talk about the implications of this resignation Tsepiso Makwetla was joined by Isa Sanusi, country director of Amnesty International, Nigeria.

Nigeria has been shaken by the sudden resignation of Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, who has stepped down with immediate effect for what he says are health reasons. The announcement from the president's office comes at a time when the country is facing some of its most serious security challenges in years.
&nbsp;According to the UN Human Rights Office, at least 402 people most of which are schoolchildren, have been kidnapped since mid-November.
To talk about the implications of this resignation Tsepiso Makwetla was joined by Isa Sanusi, country director of Amnesty International, Nigeria.

Nigeria’s Defence Minister resigns amid security crisis

In a major public-health breakthrough, the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo today officially declared the end of the latest Ebola outbreak.  

After 42 days without a single new case the required span of two full Ebola incubation periods and following the recovery and discharge of the last confirmed patient, authorities said the chain of transmission has been broken.

Tsepiso makwetla was joined by Dr Patrick Otim, Program Area Manager, Emergency Response at World Health Organisation (WHO).

In a major public-health breakthrough, the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo today officially declared the end of the latest Ebola outbreak. &nbsp;
After 42 days without a single new case the required span of two full Ebola incubation periods and following the recovery and discharge of the last confirmed patient, authorities said the chain of transmission has been broken.
Tsepiso makwetla was joined by Dr Patrick Otim, Program Area Manager, Emergency Response at World Health Organisation (WHO).

DRC declares latest Ebola outbreak over

 In South Africa, five suspects including prominent SAFM radio broadcaster Nonkululeko Mantula, appeared in court on Tuesday after being arrested at OR Tambo International Airport at the weekend. Authorities say the group was moments away from boarding a flight to Russia, allegedly to work as mercenaries in the ongoing conflict. They're now facing serious charges under the Foreign Military Assistance Act, accused of recruiting and luring South Africans into foreign combat. State prosecutor Pieter Erasmus says all five will remain behind bars until their formal bail hearing.

Tsepiso Makwetla was joined by by Security Expert  Andy Mashaile who is also a former Interpol Ambassador.

&nbsp;In South Africa, five suspects including prominent SAFM radio broadcaster Nonkululeko Mantula, appeared in court on Tuesday after being arrested at OR Tambo International Airport at the weekend. Authorities say the group was moments away from boarding a flight to Russia, allegedly to work as mercenaries in the ongoing conflict. They're now facing serious charges under the Foreign Military Assistance Act, accused of recruiting and luring South Africans into foreign combat. State prosecutor Pieter Erasmus says all five will remain behind bars until their formal bail hearing.
Tsepiso Makwetla was joined by by Security Expert &nbsp;Andy Mashaile who is also a former Interpol Ambassador.

Five arrested at OR Tambo over alleged Russia mercenary plan

An English news and current affairs wrap with a fresh take on the day’s top stories, hosted by the seasoned journalist Tsepiso Makwetla.

An English news and current affairs wrap with a fresh take on the day&rsquo;s top stories, hosted by the seasoned journalist Tsepiso Makwetla.

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