Trump, Musk Promote False Narratives About South Africa | Opinion
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order last Friday granting Afrikaners refugee status amid accusations of racial discrimination in South Africa.
Is Elon Musk a US citizen? Here's what country the billionaire is from
Now that Elon Musk has assumed great power within the United States government, many are asking about his citizenship and where he was born.
White South Africans respond to Trump's resettlement offer
Groups representing the white minority population of Afrikaners said they did not want to leave South Africa.
South African President's pointed attack on Trump over land resurfaces
Donald Trump's has claimed there is a "massive" human rights violation in South Africa.
Donald Trump takes aim at South Africa
President Donald Trump said he would "cut off all funding" to South Africa.
Music
Green Day blasts Elon Musk with 8-word lyric change
One day before Donald Trump's inauguration as the 47th president, Green Day delivered a pointed lyrical jab at Elon Musk during their concert.
Our ancestors were vegetarian, archaeologists find
A study on the teeth of ancestors to humans that lived around 3.5 million years ago suggests they ate mainly or only plants.
Mine standoff that saw hundreds trapped ends with 87 declared dead
More than 240 survivors have been brought to the surface, many severely emaciated after being trapped since November.
At least 100 illegal miners trapped in South African mine have died: report
Illegal mining continues to be widespread in South Africa's old gold-mining regions, where miners enter abandoned shafts to search for any remaining deposits.
Celebrity News
'90s singer shares video from hospital bed, forced to postpone tour
A legendary rock band postponed their tour after their frontman was hospitalized due to health concerns.
Donald Trump sends new warning to China-led bloc over US dollar
Trump issued a stern warning to China over its BRICS bloc ambitions in a Truth Social post on Saturday afternoon.
South Africa says it won't help illegal miners inside closed mine
Illegal mining continues to be widespread in South Africa, where miners enter abandoned shafts to search for remaining deposits.
Prince William sounds like "performative pinhead," Tina Brown says
Prince of Wales saying he wants to practice royalty with a "smaller R" ignores King Charles' legacy, the author said.
Donald Trump's big election win is part of a major global trend
Donald Trump's win is part of a larger global trend of not supporting the incumbent party in elections this year.
Prince William's Cape Town visit recalls his rescue pilot days
Britain's Prince William ended a four-day visit to Cape Town, South Africa, by recalling his pilot rescue days.
Prince William walks Table Mountain trails to highlight conservation work
Britain's Prince William began his South Africa tour on Tuesday by highlighting conservation work at Table Mountain National Park.
Prince William focuses on climate during South Africa Earthshot visit
Britain's Prince William last visited Africa in 2018 but says the continent has always "held a special place" in his heart.
Moment guard dog leaps into action to protect woman from "suspicious" man
"There have been multiple times when I am alone walking and suspicious people have tried to approach me," the woman told Newsweek.
Watch moment lions stalk tourists in African safari park: "They smell fear"
Viewers were terrified by the heart-pounding encounter in the viral clip.
LA Times owner's daughter rebukes Kamala Harris over Gaza: "Genocide"
Nika Soon-Shiong criticized the White House's support for Israel, partly citing it as the reason for the newspaper's non-endorsement.
Was Putin's BRICS summit a success? Russian experts share views
Top-level delegations from the BRICS countries—Russia, China, India, Iran, Egypt, Brazil, South Africa, and the UAE—attended.
Racing
South Africa's Most Legendary Racing Driver Dies Aged 82
Willie Hepburn, a legendary figure in South African motorsport with a career spanning over five decades, has passed away at the age of 82.
"BRICS still don't matter" says "godfather" of Putin-led alliance
The man who coined "BRICS" says the group serves little purpose beyond symbolism, and that Putin's summit will mainly be used for "photo ops."
Putin uses BRICS summit to send message to the US
The 16th BRICS summit kicked off in Kazan, Russia, on Tuesday.
Diners' unbelievable whale encounter at lunch goes viral: "I would scream"
Social media users were floored by the incredible whale sighting in the viral clip, with one noting "you are so lucky."
Internet baffled by unusual clouds that are "freaking" everyone out
Social media users were perplexed by the strange scene in the sky, with one saying it was "absolutely surreal."
Missing American hiker found dead in South Africa
The woman was later identified as Brook Cheuvront, a 20-year-old student from North Carolina.
Ancient DNA unveils 10,000 years of human history in southern Africa
In a region known for hosting some of the earliest evidence of modern humans, DNA analysis was sparse. Until now.
Scientists identify first known outbreak of rabies in seals
Scientists in South Africa have identified the first known outbreak of rabies between sea mammals
Woman hears worst sound possible as she prepares to give birth: "Traumatic"
Kearabetswe Sally Mojela told Newsweek it was like hearing someone who's telling you "they are about to die."
