3 d. ago Ramaphosa Calls for Urgent WTO Reform Amid Escalating Global Tariff Crisis

President Cyril Ramaphosa has renewed his calls for urgent reform of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in response to escalating global trade tensions and tariff disputes. Speaking during the 30th-anniversary commemoration of the WTO on Thursday, Ramaphosa highlighted significant shortcomings in the current global trading system, stressing the need for immediate and comprehensive reforms. His… Read More »Ramaphosa Calls for Urgent WTO Reform Amid Escalating Global Tariff Crisis The post Ramaphosa Calls for Urgent WTO Reform Amid Escalating Global Tariff Crisis first appeared on iAfrica.

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5 d. ago Fire contained at Joburg CBD building, no fatalities reported

Firefighters have managed to put out a fire at a three-storey building in the Johannesburg.

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5 d. ago Joburg Water says vandalism and theft requires urgent action

The water utility says missing manhole covers have led to the loss of lives.

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5 d. ago Lesufi calls for action as Gauteng taxi violence claims 30 lives

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has raised concerns about the ongoing taxi violence in the province.

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5 d. ago Soweto residents march for justice, want action in learner rape case

The march began at a Mall with women making up the majority of the protesters

Politics

6 d. ago Vaal River Flooding Crisis: Business Owners Demand Action as Evacuations Threaten Livelihoods

As water levels surge past dangerous thresholds, business owners along the Vaal River are speaking out, demanding action from the government to protect their livelihoods. On Sunday, the Department of Water and Sanitation opened a fifth sluice gate at the Vaal Dam, raising fears of widespread destruction. The move comes after the dam reached a… Read More »Vaal River Flooding Crisis: Business Owners Demand Action as Evacuations Threaten Livelihoods The post Vaal River Flooding Crisis: Business Owners Demand Action as Evacuations Threaten Livelihoods first appeared on iAfrica.

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6 d. ago South Africa’s Private Security Industry Reacts to Proposed Weapon Regulation Changes

South Africa’s private security industry voiced strong opposition to proposed amendments to the Private Security Industry Regulation Act, which could drastically alter their operations. The draft amendments, gazetted earlier today by Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, include provisions that would require private security firms to seek approval seven days in advance before using any weapon that… Read More »South Africa’s Private Security Industry Reacts to Proposed Weapon Regulation Changes The post South Africa’s Private Security Industry Reacts to Proposed Weapon Regulation Changes first appeared on iAfrica.

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7 d. ago R200 billion to tackle Joburg’s pothole, water, power woes: Morero

City of Joburg mayor says R200 billion is required to address Johannesburg's infrastructure crisis.

Politics

9 d. ago NHBRC moves to discipline suspended CEO over George building collapse

NHBRC is in the process of instituting disciplinary action against its suspended CEO Songezo Booi.

Politics

9 d. ago SANIR calls for urgent action on stateless children in South Africa

SANIR has issued an urgent call for action regarding the crisis of undocumented in South Africa

Politics

1 week 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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1 week ago Myanmar needs rapid action on all fronts following quake: UNSG

Guterres described Myanmar as a scene of utter devastation.

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1 week ago Khunotswane residents struggle as floods worsen, plead for help

The community is calling for urgent intervention from the relevant authorities

Events

1 week ago City Power condemns vandalism after suspected cable thief killed

A suspected cable thief was fatally electrocuted at the Houtkoppen substation last night.

Events

1 week ago US judge blocks Trump cuts to legal aid for migrant children

That law requires the government to ensure all unaccompanied children receive legal counsel.

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1 week ago Cableway Charity Challenge Returns And Table Mountain Cableway Invites The Public To Take Part

One of Cape Town’s most beloved fundraising events will once again take place on Table Mountain in May. The Cableway Charity Challenge 2025 is scheduled for Saturday 10 May 2025, and hosts and organisers, Table Mountain Aerial Cableway (TMACC), calls you to be a part of the action by cheering on participants, pledging your support… Read More »Cableway Charity Challenge Returns And Table Mountain Cableway Invites The Public To Take Part The post Cableway Charity Challenge Returns And Table Mountain Cableway Invites The Public To Take Part first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago State security members arrested for alleged R6 million fraud

The suspects are facing charges of theft for personal gain after misusing funds allocated to the SSA

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1 week ago Three men fatally shot in suspected taxi violence incident in Joburg

Three men have been shot and killed in what appears to be taxi violence at Vlakfontein.

Events

2 w. ago Reducing Carbon Footprint: Sustainable Travel Tips for a Hotter Planet

As global temperatures rise, 2024 saw a temporary 1.5°C increase from pre-industrial levels, exacerbating carbon emissions. Holidaymakers can help combat this by choosing eco-friendly accommodation, such as green hotels or eco-lodges, which focus on reducing water and energy consumption, recycling, and serving locally sourced food. Some eco-lodges are connected to public transport systems for added… Read More »Reducing Carbon Footprint: Sustainable Travel Tips for a Hotter Planet The post Reducing Carbon Footprint: Sustainable Travel Tips for a Hotter Planet first appeared on iAfrica.

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2 w. ago Hammanskraal residents say have no hope of getting clean water

Hammanskraal residents have endured nearly 20 years without clean drinkable water.

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