34 h. ago Lamola dismisses claims that SA was aware of October 7 Hamas attack

The attacks led to Israeli retaliation that has since continued in Gaza

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40 h. ago W Cape High Court reviews Van Rhyn’s confession amid torture claims

The court continues viewing video of Van Rhyn's confession amid torture claims in Joshlin Smith case

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3 d. ago Nigerian Billionaire Joins IMF Advisory Council on Global Growth

Tony Elumelu, a Nigerian billionaire and philanthropist, has been appointed to the IMF’s newly established Advisory Council on Entrepreneurship and Growth. Joining global figures like Marc Benioff, Salesforce CEO, and Reema Al-Saud, Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the US, Elumelu will help shape policies that promote innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable private sector-led growth. The council, created… Read More »Nigerian Billionaire Joins IMF Advisory Council on Global Growth The post Nigerian Billionaire Joins IMF Advisory Council on Global Growth first appeared on iAfrica.

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4 d. ago Compliance concerns grow as Spaza shop registrations continue

Businesses are expected to have their municipal registration certificates displayed

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6 d. ago Myanmar Quake Death Toll Hits 1,700 As Aid Scramble Intensifies

The toll from Myanmar’s earthquake continued to rise on Sunday, as foreign rescue teams and aid rushed into the impoverished country, where hospitals were overwhelmed and some communities scrambled to mount rescue efforts with limited resources. The 7.7-magnitude quake, one of Myanmar’s strongest in a century, jolted the war-torn Southeast Asian nation on Friday, leaving… Read More »Myanmar Quake Death Toll Hits 1,700 As Aid Scramble Intensifies The post Myanmar Quake Death Toll Hits 1,700 As Aid Scramble Intensifies first appeared on iAfrica.

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8 d. ago AfriForum takes legal fight against ‘Kill the Boer’ chant overseas

AfriForum CEO Kallie Kriel says that their continued fight is a matter of dignity.

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9 d. ago No formal notice issued regarding next US ambassador to SA: DIRCO

US President Donald Trump has nominated Brent Bozell III to be the Washington's ambassador to SA.

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9 d. ago Trump Picks Controversial Media Critic as US Envoy to South Africa

President Donald Trump has nominated Leo Brent Bozell III, a conservative media critic and pro-Israel commentator, as the United States ambassador to South Africa. Bozell, founder of the Media Research Center, is known for his outspoken views in support of Israel as well as his ties to right-wing media. Since Trump’s return to the White… Read More »Trump Picks Controversial Media Critic as US Envoy to South Africa The post Trump Picks Controversial Media Critic as US Envoy to South Africa first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago EFF condemns Leo Brent Bozell’s nomination as US ambassador to SA

EFF has condemned the nomination of Leo Brent Bozell the Third as US ambassador to South Africa.

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1 week ago Lombaard responsible for Joshlin Smith’s disappearance: Defence

The Joshlin Smith kidnapping and human trafficking trial continues.

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1 week ago Ghana and Morocco Announce Plans to Eliminate Visa Requirements

Accra and Rabat are moving to scrap visa requirements for travelers between Ghana and Morocco to boost diplomatic and economic ties. According to Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the agreement will soon be presented to the parliaments of both countries for ratification. Ablakwa, who met with Morocco’s ambassador to Ghana Imane Ouaadil, revealed… Read More »Ghana and Morocco Announce Plans to Eliminate Visa Requirements The post Ghana and Morocco Announce Plans to Eliminate Visa Requirements first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago Mchunu urges calm following arrest in Soshanguve patrollers’ shooting

Mchunu says communities must continue to work together in fighting crime.

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1 week ago Conservative firebrand nominated as US Ambassador to South Africa

Bozell's name was reportedly submitted to the Senate earlier Tuesday

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1 week ago Key witness continues testimony about R20k exchanged for Joshlin

Lombaard explains what happened to the money once the sangoma had paid the accused for Joshlin.

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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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1 week ago Rasool to hand over report on US expulsion to Ramaphosa soon

Former SA's Ambassador to the US, Ebrahim Rasool to hand over his report to the president.

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1 week ago SA Must Repair US Ties Despite Diplomatic Fallout, Says Former Ambassador Rasool

Former South African Ambassador to the United States, Ebrahim Rasool, has emphasized the urgent need for South Africa to repair its strained relationship with the US, arguing that the livelihoods of millions depend on it. Rasool returned home with his wife, Rosieda, on Sunday morning, greeted warmly by a spirited crowd of African National Congress… Read More »SA Must Repair US Ties Despite Diplomatic Fallout, Says Former Ambassador Rasool The post SA Must Repair US Ties Despite Diplomatic Fallout, Says Former Ambassador Rasool first appeared on iAfrica.

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2 w. ago Zille touts Tony Leon for South African ambassador to the US

Zille backs Tony Leon for the ambassador role, praising his diplomatic expertise

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2 w. ago DA used visit to the US to promote a positive image of SA: Zille

DA’s US visit aimed to mend SA–US ties amid Trump’s PEPFAR suspension and Rasool expulsion

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