July 28, 2025

Fact Check: Viral Durban Video Misrepresents South Africa

Durban: A viral video purporting to show recent lootings in Durban is misleading, as it actually uses footage from 2021. The video, which has been circulated widely on social media, is being used to promote racist and conspiratorial narratives that fa…

Lesotho’s Garment Industry Faces Uncertainty as US Tariffs Loom

Maseru: A garment factory in Lesotho, known for producing Trump-branded golf shirts, is on the brink of closure due to significant US tariffs imposed earlier this year. The small southern African kingdom has been hit with “reciprocal” tariffs of 50%, …

Praying Mantises: Predators with a Unique Role in Nature

London: Investigating the fascinating world of praying mantises, this story delves into the life of an insect renowned for its predatory habits, including its capacity to consume prey alive, sometimes even its own kind. Recognizable by their bulging e…

Israeli Rights Groups Accuse Israel of Genocide in Gaza

Tel Aviv: Two prominent Israeli rights organizations, BTselem and Physicians for Human Rights-Israel (PHRI), have accused Israel of committing genocide against the Palestinian population in Gaza. The accusations were made in separate reports released …

Fact Check: Viral Durban Video Misrepresents South Africa

Durban: A viral video purporting to show recent lootings in Durban is misleading, as it actually uses footage from 2021. The video, which has been circulated widely on social media, is being used to promote racist and conspiratorial narratives that fa…

Lesotho’s Garment Industry Faces Uncertainty as US Tariffs Loom

Maseru: A garment factory in Lesotho, known for producing Trump-branded golf shirts, is on the brink of closure due to significant US tariffs imposed earlier this year. The small southern African kingdom has been hit with “reciprocal” tariffs of 50%, …

Lesotho’s Garment Industry Faces Uncertainty as US Tariffs Loom

Maseru: A garment factory in Lesotho, known for producing Trump-branded golf shirts, is on the brink of closure due to significant US tariffs imposed earlier this year. The small southern African kingdom has been hit with “reciprocal” tariffs of 50%, …