Here’s the weather outlook for South Africa’s nine provinces.

The South African Weather Service has issued a warning for severe thunderstorms bringing heavy downpours and damaging winds expected in parts of South Africa.

SEVERE WEATHER ALERTS

IMPACT-BASED WARNINGS

A. Yellow level 2 warning: Severe Thunderstorms leading to localised flooding of susceptible roads, low-lying areas and bridges, as well as localised damage to infrastructure and settlements (informal) is expected over the North West, Free State, Gauteng and the extreme north-east of Northern Cape, as well as in places over Limpopo and Mpumalanga.

B. Yellow level 2 warning: Disruptive rainfall leading to localised flooding of susceptible formal/informal settlements or roads, low-lying areas and bridges is expected over the City of Cape Town, as well as Stellenbosch and Drakenstein municipalities of the Western Cape.

C. Yellow level 2 warning: Damaging wind and waves leading to disruption of ports/small harbours activities for a short period of time and difficulty in navigation at sea is expected between Cape Columbine and Plettenberg Bay on Saturday, spreading to Alexander Bay on Monday morning, these conditions will continue until Thursday morning (18-23/04/2026)

D. Yellow level 1 warning: damaging winds resulting in localised damage to informal and formal settlements, as well as power and communication interruptions, are expected in places over Dr Beyers Naude, Inxuba Yethemba, Enoch Mgijima, Emalahleni, Walter Sisulu and Senqu Local Municipalities of the Eastern Cape, as well as over the Kamiesberg, Hantam, Karoo Hoogland municipalities in Namakwa district of the Northern Cape and in places of the Cape Winelands district and Laingsburg and Beaufort West municipality of the Western Cape.

FIRE DANGER WARNINGS

Extremely high fire danger conditions are expected over the Kagisano-Molopo Local Municipality of North West, west of the Free State, and Dikgatlong, Phokwane, and Ubuntu Local Municipality of Northern Cape, as well as Dr Beyers Naude, Inxuba Yethemba, Enoch Mgijima, Emalahleni and Walter Sisulu Local Municipalities of the Eastern Cape.

ADVISORIES

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Weather conditions and UVB forecast in South Africa’s provinces

Gauteng

Gauteng can expect cloudy and cool with widespread showers and thundershowers. It will be warm in the extreme south.

The expected UVB Sunburn Index is Moderate

Mpumalanga

Mpumalanga, the Place of the Rising Sun, can expect cloudy and cool to warm with scattered showers and rain, but isolated in the Lowveld, where it will be hot in places.

Limpopo

In Limpopo, cloudy and warm with widespread showers and thundershowers, but scattered in the central parts. It will be isolated in the Lowveld and Limpopo Valley

North West

North West, known as Bokone Bophirima in Setswana, can expect cloudy, windy and cool to warm, with scattered showers and thundershowers.

Free State

In Free State, Cloudy, windy and cool to warm, with scattered showers and thundershowers.

Northern Cape

Partly cloudy, windy and cool to warm, with isolated showers and thundershowers, but scattered in the north-east where it will be cloudy. The wind along the coast will be fresh to strong north-westerly.

Western Cape

Cloudy to partly cloudy and cool in the east and north-east, elsewhere mostly cloudy and cold with isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers, but widespread in the south-west where heavy downpours may be expected. It will be windy over the central and north-eastern interior, mainly from late morning. The wind along the coast will be strong north-westerly but near gale to gale force westerly to north-westerly in the south-west, spreading to Plettenberg Bay in the evening.

The expected UVB sunburn index is Low

Eastern Cape

The Western half: Fine and cool to warm, becoming partly cloudy with isolated showers and thundershowers in the east. It will be windy in the north. The wind along the coast will be Moderate north-easterly, becoming light and variable in the afternoon, but fresh to strong southwesterly by late evening.

The Eastern half: Cloudy in places south of the escarpment, otherwise partly cloudy and cool to warm, becoming cloudy with isolated showers and thundershowers. It will be windy in the north. The wind along the coast will be Moderate north-easterly, becoming light and variable in the afternoon, but fresh to strong southwesterly by late evening.

KwaZulu-Natal

Morning fog patches over the interior, otherwise cloudy to partly cloudy and cool to warm with isolated showers and thundershowers but scattered over the extreme northern parts. The wind along the coast will be moderate to fresh northerly to north-easterly becoming light and variable in the extreme south by the evening.

The expected UVB Sunburn Index is Moderate

Forecast data provided by the South African Weather Service.

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The agency will work alongside SA Tourism’s local team to boost awareness and drive long-haul visitation. This strategic move, according to Travel Weekly, aims to convert mounting interest into definitive bookings by highlighting our wildlife, culture, and ease of access.

Why is Gate 7 targeting these specific regions?

The campaign naturally taps into regions where South African expats already thrive.

According to recent data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, approximately 214,790 South Africans currently live in Australia. With the impending deadline for New Zealand open work visas, cross-border movements in these Southern Hemisphere regions remain a highly relevant topic.

Recent route expansions also make travelling home easier than ever. Qantas launched a direct service between Johannesburg and Perth in 2025, cutting travel time to an impressive 9 hours and 55 minutes. Gate 7’s remit will heavily spotlight these direct flights from Sydney and Perth, alongside one-stop connections across the region. Furthermore, Johannesburg will be positioned as a destination in its own right, showcasing its growing art, history, and food offerings.

Gcobani Mancotywa, SA Tourism’s general manager for the region, explained that authentic storytelling is at the heart of their approach to attract these travellers.

Gate 7 founder and managing director Jo Palmer noted that South Africa offers “depth, diversity and exceptional value” for returning citizens and first-time holidaymakers alike.

How are the travel numbers looking?

The agency appointment follows exceptionally strong inbound performance over the last year.

In 2025, arrivals from these key markets surged, proving that the global appetite for South African safaris and coastal escapes remains high. While the latest Statistics South Africa data from February 2026 shows a slight year-on-year dip for the month, overall tourism growth and repeat visitation remain the primary objective.

South Africa-Australia-New Zealand travel and tourism data

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Here’s the weather outlook for South Africa’s nine provinces.

The South African Weather Service has issued a warning for severe thunderstorms bringing heavy downpours, lightning, hail, and damaging winds, along with cold, wet, and windy conditions and a potential storm surge.

SEVERE WEATHER ALERTS

IMPACT-BASED WARNINGS

. Yellow Level 2 warning: Damaging wind and waves leading to disruption of port/small harbours activities for a short period of time and difficulty in navigation at sea is expected between Cape Columbine and Plettenberg Bay from Saturday evening into Monday (18/04/2026 – 19/04/2026).

B. Yellow Level 1 warning: Storm Surge leading to localised damage to coastal infrastructure and disruptions to beachfront activities is expected between Storms River and Cannon Rocks in the morning.

FIRE DANGER WARNINGS

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ADVISORIES

A. Cold, wet and windy conditions are expected over most parts of the Western Cape, as well as in places over the southern high-lying areas of the Namakwa District in the Northern Cape until Monday (20 April 2026).

B. Hot and humid weather will result in extremely uncomfortable conditions along the KwaZulu-Natal coast and adjacent interior.

Weather conditions and UVB forecast in South Africa’s provinces

Gauteng

Gauteng can expect cloudy and cool with scattered showers and thundershowers. It will be warm in the extreme north.

The expected UVB Sunburn Index is High

Mpumalanga

Mpumalanga, the Place of the Rising Sun, can expect cloudy with scattered showers and thundershowers over the western Highveld, otherwise partly cloudy and cool to warm with isolated showers and thundershowers.

Limpopo

In Limpopo, partly cloudy and warm with isolated showers and thundershowers but scattered over the western parts.

North West

North West, known as Bokone Bophirima in Setswana, can expect cloudy and cool to warm with isolated showers and thundershowers, but scattered in the east.

Free State

In Free State, cloudy and cool to warm with isolated showers and thundershowers.

Northern Cape

The day will start partly cloudy and cold to cool. The wind along the coast will be light northerly, becoming westerly from the afternoon

Western Cape

Cloudy and cool with isolated to scattered showers and rain in the south-west, otherwise partly cloudy. It will become fine in the west. The wind along the coast will be moderate to fresh south-westerly in the south-west in the morning, otherwise westerly to north-westerly.

The expected UVB sunburn index is Low

Eastern Cape

The Western half: Partly cloudy at first, otherwise fine and cool. The wind along the coast will be fresh to strong westerly at first, becoming moderate from late morning.

The Eastern half: Partly cloudy and cool but cold in the north. The wind along the coast will be fresh south-westerly, becoming moderate from late morning.

KwaZulu-Natal

Morning fog patches in the northern parts, otherwise partly cloudy and warm with isolated afternoon showers and thundershowers. It will be hot in places in the north-east. The wind along the coast will be moderate to fresh northerly to north-easterly in the north in the morning, otherwise southerly to south-westerly.

The expected UVB Sunburn Index is High

Forecast data provided by the South African Weather Service.

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This week is Haemophilia Week, with the focus on improving awareness.

More than one million people globally live with bleeding disorders, according to the World Federation of Haemophilia. Many cases remain undiagnosed, particularly in lower-resource settings, so education is critical for early intervention and better outcomes.

WHAT IS HAEMOPHILIA AND HOW DOES IT WORK?

Haemophilia is an inherited bleeding disorder caused by a deficiency in clotting factors. These proteins help blood form clots, so without them, bleeding continues longer than normal. The condition is usually inherited and linked to the X chromosome.

It mainly affects males, but females can be carriers and may show symptoms. Haemophilia A is the most common type and affects about 1 in 5 000 male births, while haemophilia B is less common. The condition occurs across all populations, including in Southern Africa.

Severity differs between individuals. Mild haemophilia may only cause bleeding after surgery or injury, but moderate cases bleed after minor trauma. Severe haemophilia can lead to spontaneous bleeding, especially in joints and muscles.

Repeated joint bleeds can cause long-term damage if not treated.

COMMON MYTHS THAT STILL PERSIST

The general public often misunderstands haemophilia, and misinformation can delay proper care. One common myth is that people bleed faster, but they actually bleed for longer because clotting is impaired.

Another misconception is that small cuts are life-threatening. Most minor cuts can be treated with basic first aid, but internal bleeding remains a serious risk.

Symptoms such as joint swelling, pain, or reduced movement require attention.

Some believe people with haemophilia should avoid exercise, but low-impact activities such as swimming help maintain joint health. High-contact sports require caution, but physical activity can actually contribute to their well-being.

Haemophilia is not contagious, and it affects individuals throughout their lives, not only during childhood.

LIVING WITH HAEMOPHILIA IN DAILY LIFE

Haemophilia management has improved significantly, and many people live full, active lives.

The main treatment is clotting factor replacement therapy, which replaces the missing proteins in the blood. A person can take that on demand or as preventive treatment.

Many patients administer treatment at home, which reduces hospital visits and improves consistency.

Daily management includes maintaining a healthy weight, because excess weight increases stress on joints.

Patients should avoid medications that increase bleeding risk and to attend regular medical check-ups.

Dental care is also important, as gum disease can lead to bleeding complications.

The condition also affects social and emotional well-being. Children may feel excluded from certain activities, while adults may face challenges related to employment and medical costs.

Support groups and education programmes play an important role in improving the quality of life.

New treatments are under development, including longer-lasting clotting factors and gene therapy. These advances may simplify care in the future, but early diagnosis and consistent management remain the most effective approach today.

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Each day presents the same challenge, but you shouldn’t repeat the same habits and expect new results. Success in Wordle depends on how you think, not just what you know.

Across South Africa and beyond, players open the grid with different approaches. Some rely on instinct, while others build routines that develop over time. And because there are only six chances, every move carries weight. A single, clever decision can shift the entire outcome.

This article explores smarter Wordle strategies that go beyond the basics. You will learn how to refine your guesses, read patterns faster, and adapt when the puzzle resists you.

WITH THE RIGHT STRATEGY, ‘WORDLE’ BECOMES LESS ABOUT LUCK AND MORE ABOUT CONTROL.

I have already suggested that, as a Wordle player, you can improve your chances by starting with vowel-heavy words like ADIEU, AUDIO, or STARE to eliminate common letters.

Further, you should use distinct letters in your first two guesses to maximise feedback. Focus on common letters, that is, letters often used in English, like E, T, A, I, O, N, S, H, and R, and avoid letters like Q, V, or Z too early in your guesses. 

SEVEN TOP ‘WORDLE’ STRATEGIES

We can now start to summarise some favourite strategies to complete Wordle in the fewest guesses:

Strategy #1 is choosing the best starting words. With those already mentioned, you can add other top recommendations, including SLATE, STEAM, RAISE, TEARS, or RINTS. The secret is to use words with three or more vowels and common consonants.

Strategy #2 involves your second guess. If your first word has yielded very little, pick entirely different letters for your second word. For example, if you started with STARE and you got no gold or green blocks, you can try CLOUD or PIANO for your next guess.

Strategy #3 involves the management of the vowels in your guesses. If there is only one vowel in the correct word, it is often ‘Y’ or part of a Y-combo, like in BRYNT or DUMPY.

Strategy #4 refers to elimination. Sometimes you have to insert a word to rule out letters and not necessarily to find the correct word. You would use this when testing more than one new consonant at once.

Strategy #5 is important: Watch out for double letters. Remember that words like “JAZZY”, “BELLE” or “FOGGY can have the same letter twice.

Strategy #6 Remember that the original New York Times Wordle very seldom uses plurals as the answer, so avoid using ‘S’ at the end of a word for an early guess.

Finally, strategy #7 suggests that you focus on common letters like S, L, R, N, T in the 3rd or 4th row.

THE RIGHT ATTITUDE

Don’t rush, but take your time, and if you get stuck, leave it, do something else in the meantime and come back later.

If you can’t go further despite these Wordle strategies, don’t despair. Several websites and word-finder tools are available that can help you narrow down possibilities for 5-letter words. But more about that at a later date.

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The two sides will lock horns at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday.

Kick-off is at 17:30.

Amakhosi are on the rise following their fifth successive league win over Magesi FC on Wednesday night.

And they need all their in-form players to ensure that they keep the pressure on second-placed Orlando Pirates.

FOUR KAIZER CHIEFS STARS COULD MISS THE SOWETO DERBY

Now, four of Amakhosi stars are at risk of missing the Soweto Derby against Orlando Pirates on 26 April.

And those players are Mfundo Vilakazi, Flavio da Silva, Nkosingiphile Ngcobo and Siphesihle Ndlovu.

The quartet are currently sitting on three yellow cards each, meaning they will watch the Soweto Derby from the stands if any of them gets booked against Polokwane City.

Ndlovu and Da Silva, in particular, have both been instrumental in Chiefs winning five league games in a row.

And sidelining them against Rise and Shine could prove costly in as much as it would be costly for Chiefs if they were to miss the Soweto Derby.

SHOULD AMAKHOSI SAVE THE QUARTET FOR PIRATES?

Let us know your thoughts by commenting below…

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For music lovers across Mzansi and the globe, prepare your wallets and dancing shoes.

South Africa concerts 2026

Kicking the festivities off this April is the highly anticipated return of the ULTRA South Africa festival.

Electronic music fans can catch global heavyweights like Afrojack and DJ Snake, who will be joined by London-based Afro House DJ Kitty Amor. The electrifying festival takes over Johannesburg’s Nasrec Expo Centre on 25 April and Cape Town’s The Ostrich on 26 April.

General access starts at R1,095, scaling up to R5,500 for VVIP experiences via the official Ultra website.

May brings smooth neo-soul and R&B to the forefront.

Inglewood native SiR is confirmed to headline Once Upon a Time in Joburg on 23 May, bringing his deeply introspective storytelling and laid-back sound to local audiences.

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Just days later, the iconic four-time Grammy-winning group Boyz II Men will deliver their timeless classics.

With over 60 million copies sold worldwide and a record-breaking Billboard history, they will perform at Cape Town’s Grand Arena on 27 May, followed by SunBet Arena in Pretoria on 29 and 30 May. Tickets are exclusively on Webtickets, ranging from R950 to R2,950.

The nostalgia continues into June with reggae royalty UB40 featuring Ali Campbell.

Originally formed in Birmingham in 1978, the socially aware band brings global anthems like Red Red Wine to the Grand Arena on 2 June, Durban ICC on 4 June, and SunBet Arena on 6 and 7 June. Tickets are available via Ticketmaster.

Mid-month, Grammy-winning US jazz saxophonist Kirk Whalum headlines the premium Gauteng Soul and Jazz Concert at SunBet Arena on 13 June. He’ll share the stage with cherished local icons including Lira, Zonke, and Mafikizolo, with tickets starting at R950.

Women’s Month

August promises an unforgettable Women’s Month celebration.

Six-time Grammy nominee Tamia brings her massive catalogue of early 2000s R&B hits to the Grand Arena on 6 August, Durban ICC on 7 August, and SunBet Arena on 10 August. Fans can secure their spots via Webtickets for R950 to R2,950.

Adding to the Women’s Day Weekend excitement, a recently released promotional poster confirms that the suave American neo-soul superstar Maxwell will also perform live at both SunBet Arena and Grand Arena between 8 and 11 August.

With such a star-studded, genre-spanning lineup, 2026 is officially the year live music dominates the spotlight in South Africa.

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Here’s the weather outlook for South Africa’s nine provinces.

The South African Weather Service has issued a warning for thunderstorms with heavy downpours, lightning, hail, and damaging winds, which may result in localised flooding and damage to settlements and infrastructure in multiple parts of South Africa until next week.

SEVERE WEATHER ALERTS

IMPACT-BASED WARNINGS

A. Yellow level 2 warning: Severe thunderstorms with heavy downpours resulting in localised flooding of low-lying areas, roads and bridges as well as large amounts of hail and damaging winds leading to damage to settlements and infrastructure are expected over the north-eastern parts of Northern Cape and Eastern Cape as well as the central and western parts of Free State and North West.

FIRE DANGER WARNINGS

Extremely high fire danger conditions are expected over Ubuntu, Emthanjeni and Dawid Kruiper local municipalities in the Northern Cape.

ADVISORIES

A. Hot and humid weather will result in extremely uncomfortable conditions along the north coast and adjacent interior of KwaZulu-Natal.

B. Cold, wet and windy conditions are expected in places over the southern high-lying areas of the Namakwa District in the Northern Cape as well as the Central Karoo and western part of the Cape Winelands Districts in the Western Cape until Monday (20 April 2026).

Weather conditions and UVB forecast in South Africa’s provinces

Gauteng

Gauteng can expect cloudy and cool with scattered showers and thundershowers.

The expected UVB Sunburn Index is High

Mpumalanga

Mpumalanga, the Place of the Rising Sun, can expect Partly cloudy and cool to warm with isolated showers and thundershowers, but scattered over the Highveld where it will be cloudy.

Limpopo

In Limpopo, Partly cloudy and warm with isolated showers and thundershowers except in the Lowveld and Limpopo Valley, but scattered in the extreme south-west.

North West

North West, known as Bokone Bophirima in Setswana, can expect cloudy and cool to warm with scattered showers and thundershowers.

Free State

In Free State, Cloudy and cool to warm with scattered showers and thundershowers, but isolated in the extreme east.

Northern Cape

The day will start cold in the extreme west, otherwise partly cloudy and cool to warm, with isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers, except in the north-western interior. It will be cloudy in the extreme east. The wind along the coast will be moderate to fresh southerly to south-easterly, becoming light and variable from the evening.

Western Cape

Partly cloudy and cool to cold with isolated showers and thundershowers but scattered to widespread over the western parts where it will be cloudy. The wind along the coast will be moderate to fresh northwesterly to westerly but strong along the south-west coast from the afternoon spreading to the south coast from the evening.

The expected UVB sunburn index is Very High

Eastern Cape

The Western half: Partly cloudy and warm to hot with isolated thundershowers, but scattered along the south coast and adjacent interior. The wind along the coast will be moderate to fresh southwesterly.

The Eastern half: Partly cloudy and warm with isolated thundershowers, but scattered in the north. The wind along the coast will be fresh to strong northeasterly, becoming moderate south-westerly in the south from evening.

KwaZulu-Natal

Morning fog in places over interior, otherwise partly cloudy and warm with isolated showers and thundershowers. It will be hot in places in the north-east. The wind along the coast will be light northerly to northwesterly, becoming fresh to strong north-easterly from mid-morning.

The expected UVB Sunburn Index is Moderate

Forecast data provided by the South African Weather Service.

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With the state aggressively pushing for a maximum 15-year prison term, many South Africans are asking a crucial question: what happens to his seat in the National Assembly?

To understand the potential fallout of the 15-16 April proceedings, we have to look closely at South Africa’s legal framework.

Here is a breakdown of how different sentencing scenarios will impact Malema’s parliamentary career.

The golden rule of Section 47

The South African Constitution is crystal clear on who can and cannot be a member of Parliament (MP). Section 47(1)(e) dictates that any citizen is eligible to sit in the National Assembly, except anyone convicted of an offence and “sentenced to more than 12 months imprisonment without the option of a fine”.

This constitutional threshold is the ultimate deciding factor in Malema’s immediate political future. Let us look at how the magistrate’s gavel could alter the political landscape.

Scenario A: A 15-year prison sentence for Malema

If Magistrate Twanet Olivier hands down the state’s requested 15-year jail term without the option of a fine, Malema technically meets the criteria for disqualification. However, there is a massive legal catch. The Constitution notes that no one is regarded as having been sentenced “until an appeal against the conviction or sentence has been determined”.

Because the EFF commander-in-chief has vowed to launch an immediate appeal the moment the sentence is handed down, he will retain his parliamentary seat while the lengthy appeals process plays out in the higher courts.

Scenario B: Less than 12 months, fines or suspended sentences

If Malema is handed a direct prison term of exactly 12 months or less, he keeps his seat. Furthermore, if he is given a longer sentence but is provided with the “option of a fine”, the constitutional disqualification falls away completely.

A suspended sentence operates similarly. If he does not actively serve more than 12 months of direct imprisonment without a fine option, he remains an MP. A classic historical example is the infamous Travelgate scandal, where convicted MPs who secured plea bargains excluding direct prison sentences were legally permitted to remain in the legislature.

Malema sentencing: The Jacob Zuma precedent

To understand how strictly the courts view the 12-month rule, we only need to look at former president Jacob Zuma.

Zuma was sentenced to 15 months in prison for contempt of court in 2021. Although he received a presidential remission and served less than two months behind bars, the Constitutional Court barred him from standing for Parliament in the 2024 elections. The apex court ruled that it is the initial length of the judicially imposed sentence that matters, not the actual time served.

Ultimately, unless Malema receives a direct sentence exceeding 12 months without a fine, his position in the National Assembly is completely secure. And even if he does get handed a harsh term, his impending appeal will keep him in the parliamentary benches for the foreseeable future.

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The repatriation ceremony, attended by officials from both nations, forms part of an ongoing global push to restore unethically acquired colonial-era heritage to its rightful African homes.

As reported, eight coffins draped in the Zimbabwean flag stood ready for repatriation inside the museum. The human remains, unethically exhumed for research purposes over a century ago, will undergo further study in Zimbabwe before being permanently laid to rest.

This handover ends nearly 140 years of absence for the looted bird carving, originally sold to former Cape Colony prime minister Cecil John Rhodes.

Why is the Zimbabwe bird return so significant?

The original soapstone statues, standing roughly 33cm tall, were looted from the ancient Great Zimbabwe ruins by a British explorer. They hold deep spiritual value, as locals believe they carry a protective spirit, and serve as the national emblem depicted on the country’s currency and flag. Several other carvings were previously repatriated from South Africa in 1981.

Regarding the ancestral bones, Zimbabwean government representative Reverend Paul Damasane confirmed they will be carefully studied back home before being returned to “where they belong”. Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa described the overall handover as a major moment of spiritual rejuvenation.

“The Zimbabwe Bird’s return transcends the recovery of a mere artefact; it signifies the return of a national icon that epitomises our sovereignty,” Mnangagwa said.

How does this compare to recent artefact repatriations?

This milestone mirrors South Africa’s own recent restitution victories. In October 2025, President Cyril Ramaphosa returned from Switzerland with three sacred artefacts belonging to the Nkuna chiefdom.

The items, including divining bones and a walking staff, had spent a century in a Neuchatel museum after a Swiss missionary removed them.

Conversely, South African entities have also actively facilitated cultural restorations elsewhere.

In November 2025, mining firm AngloGold Ashanti donated over a hundred legitimately acquired gold and bronze artefacts – including royal regalia and ceremonial gold weights – to Ghana’s Asante king, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.

Officials handed over the items at the Manhyia Palace as a gesture of goodwill, reflecting a growing continental effort to heal the wounds of the colonial past.

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