11 h. ago Xi tells Putin that Russia and China should be ‘friends of steel’

Putin and Xi have met dozens of times and signed a "no limits" strategic partnership in 2022

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18 h. ago Ombud warns against cancelling insurance amid economic strain

The NFO has urged South Africans not to cancel their insurance policies

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21 h. ago SA’s economy held back by structural inefficiencies: Ramaphosa

Ramaphosa was speaking at the Union Buildings in Pretoria yesterday.

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58 h. ago Govt and business urged to collaborate to fight illicit trade

Experts have suggested partnerships between govt, and business should be used to combat illicit trad

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63 h. ago All accused in court for trial within a trial in asbestos case

The trial relates to a R255-million asbestos roofing removal tender.

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64 h. ago G20 conference at Sun City to focus on women economic empowerment

The G20 countries will assemble at Sun City, to unpack different subjects on women empowerment.

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4 d. ago Mokoena family pleads for respect after exhumation videos go viral

Mokoena family asks public to stop sharing videos of a man accused of exhuming relatives' remains.

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5 d. ago Mpumalanga pushes to keep Metro FM awards amid economic boost

Mpumalanga eyes extension of Metro FM Awards deal amid tourism and economic benefits.

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8 d. ago Mpofu to appear before LPC commission over alleged misconduct

Mpofu SC is facing seven charges relating to allegations of breaching the code.

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1 week ago High Court Nullifies Parliamentary Approval of VAT Hike, Siding with DA and EFF

National Treasury has been dealt another blow in the value-added tax (VAT) increase saga after the Western Cape High Court ordered that parliament’s adoption of the fiscal framework and VAT increase be set aside. The court made the order on Sunday in the Democratic Alliance (DA) and Economic Freedom Fighters’s(EFF) court challenge to have the… Read More »High Court Nullifies Parliamentary Approval of VAT Hike, Siding with DA and EFF The post High Court Nullifies Parliamentary Approval of VAT Hike, Siding with DA and EFF first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago Lamola: SA Strengthens Peace Push as Zelensky, Trump and Putin Engage Ramaphosa

Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola has reiterated South Africa’s commitment to diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict, highlighting the country’s role as a key mediator in global peace-building initiatives. Lamola’s remarks follow a series of high-level engagements by President Cyril Ramaphosa, including separate phone calls with US President Donald Trump… Read More »Lamola: SA Strengthens Peace Push as Zelensky, Trump and Putin Engage Ramaphosa The post Lamola: SA Strengthens Peace Push as Zelensky, Trump and Putin Engage Ramaphosa first appeared on iAfrica.

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2 w. ago Zelenskyy’s SA visit signals new diplomatic, economic ties – Analyst

Kajee is convinced that SA's agricultural sector has the potential to benefit the most

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2 w. ago Sheinbaum says she disagrees with IMF’s negative growth forecast

The fund's updated World Economic Outlook forecast a 0.3% economic contraction for 2025

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2 w. ago EFF Slams VAT Increase as ‘Unconstitutional’, Joins Legal Bid to Halt Implementation

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has labelled Parliament’s process to adopt the new fiscal framework and value-added tax (VAT) hike as “farcical” and unconstitutional. The party made its case in the Western Cape High Court on Tuesday, intervening in the Democratic Alliance (DA)’s urgent application seeking to halt the VAT increase, scheduled to take effect… Read More »EFF Slams VAT Increase as ‘Unconstitutional’, Joins Legal Bid to Halt Implementation The post EFF Slams VAT Increase as ‘Unconstitutional’, Joins Legal Bid to Halt Implementation first appeared on iAfrica.

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2 w. ago Ukraine, Russia swap POWs, more than 500 other prisoners of war

Zelenskiy said 277 Ukrainian service personnel had returned home from Russian captivity

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2 w. ago DIRCO Slams ‘Fabricated’ Interview Claims About US Envoy Mcebisi Jonas

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has strongly denied a report by Semafor alleging an interview with President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Special Envoy to the United States, Mcebisi Jonas. In an official statement, DIRCO labelled the claims as “misinformation” and insisted that no such interview ever took place. The appointment of Jonas, following the… Read More »DIRCO Slams ‘Fabricated’ Interview Claims About US Envoy Mcebisi Jonas The post DIRCO Slams ‘Fabricated’ Interview Claims About US Envoy Mcebisi Jonas first appeared on iAfrica.

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2 w. ago Ndlozi Defends Malema, Critiques U.S. Relations, and Addresses Starlink’s Lesotho Launch

Former Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) spokesperson Mbuyiseni Ndlozi has publicly defended Julius Malema against recent criticisms, while also offering insights into South Africa’s international relations and technological developments in the region. Defense of Julius Malema In response to derogatory remarks made by Patriotic Alliance deputy president Kenny Kunene, who labeled Malema as a “small boy”… Read More »Ndlozi Defends Malema, Critiques U.S. Relations, and Addresses Starlink’s Lesotho Launch The post Ndlozi Defends Malema, Critiques U.S. Relations, and Addresses Starlink’s Lesotho Launch first appeared on iAfrica.

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2 w. ago Lamola Optimistic About US – South Africa Relations Despite Recent Tensions

South Africa’s Minister of International Relations, Ronald Lamola, has expressed confidence in the resilience of diplomatic ties between South Africa and the United States, despite recent geopolitical strains. Lamola emphasized that the Trump administration remains “ well disposed” toward South Africa, highlighting ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral relations. This affirmation comes in the wake of several… Read More »Lamola Optimistic About US – South Africa Relations Despite Recent Tensions The post Lamola Optimistic About US – South Africa Relations Despite Recent Tensions first appeared on iAfrica.

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2 w. ago Nelson Mandela Bay hopes Splash Festival will boost local economy

The festival currently underway in Gqeberha is expected to attract significant crowds.

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3 w. ago WTO slashes 2025 trade growth forecast, warns of deeper slump

Trump's trade war with China has also intensified with tit-for-tat exchanges

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