17 h. ago South Africa’s VAT Hike Sparks Legal Showdown and Political Uncertainty

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has taken legal action against the South African government’s 2025 budget, challenging the constitutionality of its approval process and seeking to block a proposed value-added tax (VAT) hike. The DA, the second-largest party in the fragile ruling coalition, opposed the fiscal framework passed by Parliament, calling the process procedurally flawed. The… Read More »South Africa’s VAT Hike Sparks Legal Showdown and Political Uncertainty The post South Africa’s VAT Hike Sparks Legal Showdown and Political Uncertainty first appeared on iAfrica.

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19 h. ago DSA, civil groups march in Pretoria, demands Ramaphosa resign

Defend South Africa and civil groups march in Pretoria today, calling for Ramaphosa's resignation.

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8 d. ago Musk, Trump, and the “White Genocide” Claims: The “Kill the Boer” Song Explained

Elon Musk has reignited controversy over South Africa’s struggle song Dubul’ ibhunu, which translates to “Kill the Boer”, accusing the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) of promoting white genocide. The song has a storied background, emerging in 1980s South Africa as a call to resistance against apartheid rule. When sung, it is usually accompanied by toyi-toying,… Read More »Musk, Trump, and the “White Genocide” Claims: The “Kill the Boer” Song Explained The post Musk, Trump, and the “White Genocide” Claims: The “Kill the Boer” Song Explained first appeared on iAfrica.

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9 d. ago South Africa Rejects ‘White Persecution’ Narrative Amid Rising Global Tensions

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has firmly rejected claims that white South Africans, particularly Afrikaners, are being persecuted, calling it a “completely false narrative.” His comments come in response to renewed allegations from Elon Musk, who repeated accusations of “white genocide” in South Africa. Musk cited a political rally where members of the opposition Economic… Read More »South Africa Rejects ‘White Persecution’ Narrative Amid Rising Global Tensions The post South Africa Rejects ‘White Persecution’ Narrative Amid Rising Global Tensions first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago Expelled Ambassador Calls for South Africa to Uphold Sovereignty

Ebrahim Rasool, the former South African ambassador to the US, received a warm welcome from ANC members and trade unions in Cape Town upon his return to the country. Rasool was declared persona non grata by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio following his critical remarks about Donald Trump’s foreign policy during a webinar. Rasool… Read More »Expelled Ambassador Calls for South Africa to Uphold Sovereignty The post Expelled Ambassador Calls for South Africa to Uphold Sovereignty first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago Defiant Diplomacy: South Africa’s Expelled Ambassador Stands His Ground

Ebrahim Rasool returned to Cape Town on Sunday, not as a triumphant negotiator but as a man unwavering in his convictions. The former South African ambassador to the U.S. was expelled with just a week’s notice, but if Washington thought it could dictate South Africa’s alliances, Rasool had a firm response: “America doesn’t get to… Read More »Defiant Diplomacy: South Africa’s Expelled Ambassador Stands His Ground The post Defiant Diplomacy: South Africa’s Expelled Ambassador Stands His Ground first appeared on iAfrica.

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2 w. ago Ramaphosa Calls for Calm Amid Ambassador Rasool’s Controversial Return

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appealed to political parties and organizations to avoid actions that could further inflame tensions with the United States ahead of expelled Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool’s return. South Africa’s former ambassador to the US is set to arrive back in the country on Sunday. During a media briefing on Thursday, the Presidency acknowledged… Read More »Ramaphosa Calls for Calm Amid Ambassador Rasool’s Controversial Return The post Ramaphosa Calls for Calm Amid Ambassador Rasool’s Controversial Return first appeared on iAfrica.

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2 w. ago Ramaphosa expects a full report from expelled SA ambassador to the US

The US will today officially strip expelled ambassador Ebrahim Rasool of his recognition.

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2 w. ago South Africa Responds to US Expulsion of Ambassador, Vows Continued Diplomacy

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) expressed its respect for the United States’ decision to expel Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool. The US government issued a 72-hour notice on Saturday, instructing Rasool to leave the country following an announcement by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who declared Rasool “persona non grata” via social media.… Read More »South Africa Responds to US Expulsion of Ambassador, Vows Continued Diplomacy The post South Africa Responds to US Expulsion of Ambassador, Vows Continued Diplomacy first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 w. ago Mbeki calls for national dialogue to envision new South Africa

Former President Thabo Mbeki has called for a national dialogue

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