5 d. ago South Africa calls for peace talks as Zelenskyy seeks African support

President Zelenskyy is on an official working visit to South Africa

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1 week ago SACP Demands Urgent Intervention as Prominent Taxi Leader Mongi Titi Gunned Down in Nyanga

The South African Communist Party (SACP) in the Western Cape has called for urgent intervention from national government ministers following the fatal shooting of prominent taxi industry figure Mongi Titi in Cape Town. Titi, an executive member of the CATA Regional Taxi Association, was gunned down at the Nyanga taxi rank on Wednesday. According to… Read More »SACP Demands Urgent Intervention as Prominent Taxi Leader Mongi Titi Gunned Down in Nyanga The post SACP Demands Urgent Intervention as Prominent Taxi Leader Mongi Titi Gunned Down in Nyanga first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago Western Cape Authorities Urge Water Conservation Amid Dry Winter Forecast

The Western Cape government has called on residents to remain vigilant and conserve water, following forecasts indicating a drier-than-usual winter for the region. According to predictions from the South African Weather Service (SAWS), the province is expected to experience below-average rainfall in the coming months, sparking concerns about a potential drought. However, authorities noted that… Read More »Western Cape Authorities Urge Water Conservation Amid Dry Winter Forecast The post Western Cape Authorities Urge Water Conservation Amid Dry Winter Forecast first appeared on iAfrica.

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2 w. ago Investec Strengthens Commitment To Women’s Golf With Sponsorship Of Rising Star Kaiyuree Moodley

Investec, the leading international bank and wealth manager, has announced its newest sponsorship of professional golfer Kaiyuree Moodley. The announcement comes ahead of the highly anticipated 32nd Investec South African Women’s Open, taking place from April 10-13 – reinforcing Investec’s commitment to elevating women’s golf and creating platforms that foster South African talent on the… Read More »Investec Strengthens Commitment To Women’s Golf With Sponsorship Of Rising Star Kaiyuree Moodley The post Investec Strengthens Commitment To Women’s Golf With Sponsorship Of Rising Star Kaiyuree Moodley first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 w. ago Police Minister Directs Provinces to Compile Lists of Serious Crime Offenders

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has instructed all South African provinces to compile and submit detailed lists of individuals involved in serious criminal activities. This directive follows Gauteng’s identification of 450 crime kingpins linked to offenses such as cash-in-transit heists, hijackings, and ATM bombings. In the past two months, Gauteng authorities have arrested at least 150… Read More »Police Minister Directs Provinces to Compile Lists of Serious Crime Offenders The post Police Minister Directs Provinces to Compile Lists of Serious Crime Offenders first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 w. ago Gerda Steyn Makes History with Sixth Two Oceans Victory; Seutloali Clinches Men’s Title in Tactical Showdown

South African road-running queen Gerda Steyn etched her name deeper into the history books on Saturday by claiming a record-breaking sixth consecutive title at the Two Oceans Marathon in Cape Town. Steyn dominated the 56km race, completing it in 3:26:54 – just over a minute off her own course record of 3:29:06 set in 2023.… Read More »Gerda Steyn Makes History with Sixth Two Oceans Victory; Seutloali Clinches Men’s Title in Tactical Showdown The post Gerda Steyn Makes History with Sixth Two Oceans Victory; Seutloali Clinches Men’s Title in Tactical Showdown first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 w. ago New Mpox strain in SA spreads faster via coughing, skin contact

The new variant has been reported in seven African countries, including South Africa

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3 w. 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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3 w. ago South African Presidency Expresses Concern Over New U.S. Tariffs

The South African Presidency has voiced apprehension regarding the recent imposition of tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump, describing them as punitive measures that hinder international trade. On Wednesday, President Trump announced extensive global tariffs, asserting they were in retaliation for what he termed unfair trade practices. South Africa is among the nations affected, facing… Read More »South African Presidency Expresses Concern Over New U.S. Tariffs The post South African Presidency Expresses Concern Over New U.S. Tariffs first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 w. ago Selective US Tariffs Spare Key South African Exports but Pose Challenges for Farmers

In a recent policy shift, the United States has imposed steep tariffs on several African nations, effectively signaling the end of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). Countries such as Lesotho, Madagascar, Mauritius, Botswana, and South Africa now face tariffs ranging from 30% to 50%. This move comes amid existing challenges in these nations,… Read More »Selective US Tariffs Spare Key South African Exports but Pose Challenges for Farmers The post Selective US Tariffs Spare Key South African Exports but Pose Challenges for Farmers first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 w. ago South African Officials Defend Land Policy During Key US Talks

A senior South African delegation, led by International Relations Director-General Zane Dangor, has returned from Washington, where it met top US officials to discuss bilateral issues and clarify Pretoria’s stance on contentious policies like the Expropriation Act. The US officials, including those from the White House and State Department, were reportedly “cordial and receptive.” The… Read More »South African Officials Defend Land Policy During Key US Talks The post South African Officials Defend Land Policy During Key US Talks first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 w. ago South African Steel Giant Gets State Boost to Avert April Shutdown

ArcelorMittal South Africa has postponed the planned closure of its long steel operations to August 31, following a $91.5 million lifeline from the state-owned Industrial Development Corporation. The struggling steelmaker had earlier announced it would shut down the division by April after failing to secure government concessions on electricity costs, freight rail tariffs, and import… Read More »South African Steel Giant Gets State Boost to Avert April Shutdown The post South African Steel Giant Gets State Boost to Avert April Shutdown first appeared on iAfrica.

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4 w. ago SARS Exceeds Revenue Targets, Collects Over R1.85 Trillion Amid Economic Challenges

The South African Revenue Service( SARS) says it collected more than R1.85 trillion in taxes in the 2024/25 financial year, outperforming its previous estimates. SARS announced its preliminary revenue outcome on Tuesday. The better than expected collection comes despite a challenging operating environment. The country’s chronically weak economy, a lower-than-expected wage increase, a decline in… Read More »SARS Exceeds Revenue Targets, Collects Over R1.85 Trillion Amid Economic Challenges The post SARS Exceeds Revenue Targets, Collects Over R1.85 Trillion Amid Economic Challenges first appeared on iAfrica.

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4 w. ago Excitement ahead of Lerena’s WBC title defence to be staged in SA

Lerena will become the first South African to defend his WBC World title on home soil.

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