Claims by Donald Trump that white South Africans are being persecuted have reignited debate about race and migration. But reporting by Reuters suggests a more complex picture — including cases of white South Africans who left the country and are now returning, saying life abroad did not meet expectations. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Tim Cocks, Reuters Southern Africa Chief Correspondent and author of 'Lagos,'  portrait of Africa's Biggest Metropolis, to unpack what the reporting actually found, and how it fits into the broader political narrative around South Africa

Claims by Donald Trump that white South Africans are being persecuted have reignited debate about race and migration. But reporting by Reuters suggests a more complex picture &mdash; including cases of white South Africans who left the country and are now returning, saying life abroad did not meet expectations. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Tim Cocks, Reuters Southern Africa Chief Correspondent and author of 'Lagos,' &nbsp;portrait of Africa's Biggest Metropolis, to unpack what the reporting actually found, and how it fits into the broader political narrative around South Africa

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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Reuters report suggests some white South Africans are returning home after life abroad did not meet their expectations

As we edge closer to Channel Africa's inaugural Africa Matters Summit, the conversation is shifting from abstract climate goals to the hard reality of who actually holds the purse strings. While Africa is at the forefront of the global climate crisis, a massive gap remains: the women who produce the majority of our food are often the last to receive the funding needed to protect it. To help us bridge this divide, Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to President of the Economics Association of Malawi, Dr Bertha Bangara-Chikadza

As we edge closer to Channel Africa's inaugural Africa Matters Summit, the conversation is shifting from abstract climate goals to the hard reality of who actually holds the purse strings. While Africa is at the forefront of the global climate crisis, a massive gap remains: the women who produce the majority of our food are often the last to receive the funding needed to protect it. To help us bridge this divide, Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to President of the Economics Association of Malawi, Dr Bertha Bangara-Chikadza

Channel Africa's inaugural Africa Matters Summit to shift focus from abstract climate goals to tangible climate finance for Africa, including women 

Unity and reformation within the South African Development Community (SADC) are critical in order for the region to thrive. This emerged at the Council of Ministers of SADC in Pretoria, convened to deliberate on the implementation of regional integration programmes. As Bonolo Maribe reports, the meeting is being chaired by South Africa's International Relations and Co-operation Minister, Ronald Lamola   

Unity and reformation within the South African Development Community (SADC) are critical in order for the region to thrive. This emerged at the Council of Ministers of SADC in Pretoria, convened to deliberate on the implementation of regional integration programmes. As Bonolo Maribe reports, the meeting is being chaired by South Africa's International Relations and Co-operation Minister, Ronald Lamola&nbsp; &nbsp;

SADC leaders acknowledge importance of unity and reformation in regional development 

A message from Iran's newly appointed Supreme Leader Motjaba Khamenei appeared to defy a resolution passed by the U.N. Security Council demanding Tehran immediately stop all attacks directed at Arab countries in the region. The resolution, which passed with 13 voters in favour and two abstentions from Russia and China, only targeted Iran's retaliatory strikes but made no demands on the United States or Israel in relation to continuing military action targeting Iran. Khamenei, who's first public statement was read on Iranian state television, said all U.S. military bases in the Middle East should close immediately, that those bases would be attacked and that the Strait of Hormuz should remain closed as a tool to "pressure the enemy" – a likely reference to the United States. Sherwin Bryce-Pease reports.

A message from Iran's newly appointed Supreme Leader Motjaba Khamenei appeared to defy a resolution passed by the U.N. Security Council demanding Tehran immediately stop all attacks directed at Arab countries in the region. The resolution, which passed with 13 voters in favour and two abstentions from Russia and China, only targeted Iran's retaliatory strikes but made no demands on the United States or Israel in relation to continuing military action targeting Iran. Khamenei, who's first public statement was read on Iranian state television, said all U.S. military bases in the Middle East should close immediately, that those bases would be attacked and that the Strait of Hormuz should remain closed as a tool to "pressure the enemy" &ndash; a likely reference to the United States. Sherwin Bryce-Pease reports.

Reuters report suggests some white South Africans are returning home after life abroad did not meet their expectations

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