8 h. 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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29 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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48 h. 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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48 h. 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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54 h. 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 d. 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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3 d. ago South Africans Set to Enjoy Significant Fuel Price Cuts from Midnight

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has announced substantial reductions in fuel prices effective from midnight tonight. Petrol 93 (ULP & LRP) will drop by 58 cents per litre, while petrol 95 (ULP & LRP) will decrease by 72 cents per litre. Diesel users will also benefit, with diesel (0.05% sulphur) dropping by 83.80… Read More »South Africans Set to Enjoy Significant Fuel Price Cuts from Midnight The post South Africans Set to Enjoy Significant Fuel Price Cuts from Midnight first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 d. 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 d. 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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5 d. ago Minister Kubayi stresses need to protect NPA, rule of law in SA

Kubayi says it is important that all South Africans protect institutions that uphold the rule of law

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8 d. ago 23 South Africans rescued from human trafficking in Thailand

They were allegedly conned by an employment agency which promised them jobs, free accommodation.

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8 d. ago JSE expands access to ordinary South Africans via Shyft App launch

The JSE says the move is aimed at improving financial literacy and lowering trading fees.

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1 week ago Cassava Technologies Teams Up with Nvidia to Build Africa’s First AI Factory

Cassava Technologies is set to roll out Nvidia’s artificial intelligence software at its South African data centers by June, marking a major step toward building Africa’s first “AI factory.” Once this is successfully implemented, the UK-headquartered digital infrastructure firm plans to expand the deployment to Egypt, Kenya, Morocco, and Nigeria. The company, founded by Zimbabwean… Read More »Cassava Technologies Teams Up with Nvidia to Build Africa’s First AI Factory The post Cassava Technologies Teams Up with Nvidia to Build Africa’s First AI Factory first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago Dangote Refinery Exports Spur Significant Increase in US Jet Fuel Imports

US jet fuel imports are soaring this March, hitting their highest level in two years. This development, which analysts suggest could drive down the price of aviation fuel in the US, is partially attributable to Nigeria’s Dangote refinery. In March alone, six vessels delivered 1.7 million barrels of jet fuel from the Lagos-based refinery to… Read More »Dangote Refinery Exports Spur Significant Increase in US Jet Fuel Imports The post Dangote Refinery Exports Spur Significant Increase in US Jet Fuel Imports first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week 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 JFK Files Expose Secret CIA Base in Nairobi and Five Other African Cities

The recently released JFK assassination files, declassified by President Donald Trump, reveal that the CIA secretly operated a base in Nairobi, Kenya, during the 1960s. Nairobi was one of six African cities—Lagos, Nigeria; Rabat, Morocco; Johannesburg and Pretoria, South Africa; and Salisbury (now Harare), Zimbabwe—that hosted CIA operations as the agency sought to expand its… Read More »JFK Files Expose Secret CIA Base in Nairobi and Five Other African Cities The post JFK Files Expose Secret CIA Base in Nairobi and Five Other African Cities 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 Trump’s Afrikaner Refugee Plan Sparks Rush of Applications from South Africa

More than 67,000 white South Africans, mostly Afrikaners, have expressed interest in seeking refugee status in the US under President Donald Trump’s executive order. The South African Chamber of Commerce in the US submitted the list to the US Embassy in Pretoria, following Trump’s claim that Afrikaners face racial discrimination and land seizures under South… Read More »Trump’s Afrikaner Refugee Plan Sparks Rush of Applications from South Africa The post Trump’s Afrikaner Refugee Plan Sparks Rush of Applications from South Africa first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago Tragedy at Saldanha Airshow: Investigation Underway After Fatal Crash

The skies above Saldanha Airport were meant to be filled with awe and excitement. Instead, tragedy struck on Saturday when an Impala Mark 1 aircraft crashed during the airshow, erupting into flames upon impact. The pilot, James O’Connel, did not survive. Now, investigators from the Accident and Incident Investigations Division (AIID) of the South African… Read More »Tragedy at Saldanha Airshow: Investigation Underway After Fatal Crash The post Tragedy at Saldanha Airshow: Investigation Underway After Fatal Crash 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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