A new report by Global Witness says at least 124 land and environmental defenders were killed around the world in 2025 while protecting forests, rivers, farmland and Indigenous territories. Titled Collective Power, the report documents the deaths of people who stood against environmental destruction, land grabs, illegal logging, mining projects and other threats to their communities. The report warns that violence against activists remains widespread even as recorded killings have declined from previous years. Nhlanhla Mahlangu reports.

A new report by Global Witness says at least 124 land and environmental defenders were killed around the world in 2025 while protecting forests, rivers, farmland and Indigenous territories. Titled Collective Power, the report documents the deaths of people who stood against environmental destruction, land grabs, illegal logging, mining projects and other threats to their communities. The report warns that violence against activists remains widespread even as recorded killings have declined from previous years. Nhlanhla Mahlangu reports.

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Global Witness: 124 Land and Environmental Defenders Killed Worldwide in 2025

The Congress of South African Trade Unions, COSATU, has adjourned its 15th National Congress after a dispute over the status of its First Deputy President, Mike Shingange, contributed to the federation failing to reach a quorum. The development has left the leadership elections and other outstanding business unresolved. The congress, which began in Midrand on Monday, was scheduled to run until Thursday, September 17, with delegates expected to elect new national office bearers and deliberate on key issues affecting the labour movement.  Our Economics Reporter, Innocent Semosa, has more…

The Congress of South African Trade Unions, COSATU, has adjourned its 15th National Congress after a dispute over the status of its First Deputy President, Mike Shingange, contributed to the federation failing to reach a quorum. The development has left the leadership elections and other outstanding business unresolved. The congress, which began in Midrand on Monday, was scheduled to run until Thursday, September 17, with delegates expected to elect new national office bearers and deliberate on key issues affecting the labour movement. &nbsp;Our Economics Reporter, Innocent Semosa, has more&hellip;

COSATU Congress Adjourned Amid Dispute Over Deputy President Mike Shingange’s Status

Time now for our daily Africa Roundup. Each morning, just after the six o'clock news, we bring you a concise update on the key developments shaping the continent and the world over the past 24 hours. With insights from our team of journalists, analysts, and newsmakers, we place the day's biggest stories into context - helping you stay informed, connected, and prepared for the day ahead...

Time now for our daily Africa Roundup. Each morning, just after the six o'clock news, we bring you a concise update on the key developments shaping the continent and the world over the past 24 hours. With insights from our team of journalists, analysts, and newsmakers, we place the day's biggest stories into context - helping you stay informed, connected, and prepared for the day ahead...

Africa Roundup: Key Developments Shaping the Continent and the World Over the Past 24 Hours

The family of 38-year-old Dineo Evelyn Motapane is mourning her death after her body was discovered alongside a road in KwaThema, Springs. Her family positively identified her remains at the Springs Mortuary on Wednesday, after she was found among the victims in a series of murders being investigated as potentially linked. According to her family, Dineo was last seen alive on Sunday, and her disappearance had not yet been reported to police when her body was discovered. Her death has added to growing concern in Gauteng as investigators work to establish the circumstances surrounding the deaths of nine women and whether they are connected. We speak to a member of the Motapane family, who has asked to remain anonymous 

The family of 38-year-old Dineo Evelyn Motapane is mourning her death after her body was discovered alongside a road in KwaThema, Springs. Her family positively identified her remains at the Springs Mortuary on Wednesday, after she was found among the victims in a series of murders being investigated as potentially linked. According to her family, Dineo was last seen alive on Sunday, and her disappearance had not yet been reported to police when her body was discovered. Her death has added to growing concern in Gauteng as investigators work to establish the circumstances surrounding the deaths of nine women and whether they are connected. We speak to a member of the Motapane family, who has asked to remain anonymous&nbsp;

Global Witness: 124 Land and Environmental Defenders Killed Worldwide in 2025

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