A group of South Africans subjected to extreme lockdown conditions in Shanghai say DIRCO ‘aren’t doing enough’ to help them.

The arduous nature of Shanghai’s ‘quarantine camps’ has been documented by a South African teacher currently trapped in the city’s ‘extreme lockdown’.

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) confirmed that a South African woman died in Shanghai, China.

The DA says South Africa cannot be beholden to ‘war criminals’ because of misplaced loyalty as it abstained from voting against Russia.

‘We do this directly to oppose the attempt by racists to set aside the decision to donate money to Cuba, in order to stifle aid to our compatriots,’ said the EFF.

Dirco was given a week to respond to activists regarding a petition to stop a R50 million donation heading to Cuba. But what happened?

The DA has joined the many voices that have called on SA to take a clear stance on the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

The Nelson Mandela Foundation says it is imperative that channels for peacemaking, negotiation and dialogue be pursued, urgently.

South African ambassadors in Hungary and Poland are now working to help get them out of Ukraine. There have also been racism allegations.

President Ramaphosa is said to not be too happy with South Africa’s handling of the Ukraine invasion. Will we get our ducks in a row?

Tweeps asked to be excluded from a statement by DIRCO that urged Russia to immediately withdraw troops from Ukraine.

The Oosthuizen family is discouraging the public from making donations to a website allegedly set up by Ashley’s boyfriend.

South African coaching giant Pitso Mosimane has been honoured by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation!

DIRCO said 35 South Africans were evacuated following the fall of Kabul. One citizen, however, is working in the city and will remain there..