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Political Tensions

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World

Trump slams Zelenskyy on Truth Social over how long the war will last

U.S. President Donald Trump has slammed Ukrainian President Volodymir Zelensky for saying the end of the war with Russia is “ very, very far away.” The relationship between the two men is in tatters following a dramatic exchange of words at talks in Washington on Friday. Now, Donald Trump is warning that America’s patience is running out. Nina-Maria Potts reports:  

today4 March, 2025 45

South Africa

Hawks Confirm NPA Probe Into High Treason Cases in S.A

In S.A, Hawks head Godfrey Lebeya has confirmed that the National Prosecuting Authority is investigating four cases of high treason related to spreading false information. Speaking to the SABC, Lebeya refused to name the organisations. The Solidarity Movement, including AfriForum, recently sent a delegation to meet with the Trump administration. Lebeya says the NPA will decide on potential arrests: Meanwhile, former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela has criticised AfriForum for their […]

today4 March, 2025 46

Business / Economics

Putin to Skip 2025 G20 Summit in South Africa

Russian president Vladimir Putin will not attend the 2025 G20 summit in South Africa, as previously anticipated. The decision follows a pending arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court over alleged war crimes. South Africa, a signatory of the ICC’s Rome Statute, maintains neutrality in the Russia-Ukraine war but continues ties with Moscow. Putin previously skipped the 2023 BRICS summit in Johannesburg due to similar legal concerns. The ICC […]

today22 February, 2025 42

South Africa

US president Donald Trump has reiterated his attacks on South Africa

US president Donald Trump has reiterated his attacks on South Africa, saying the situation in the country is dangerous. He signed an executive order last Friday, cutting US financial assistance to South Africa, citing disapproval of the country’s land expropriation policy and its genocide case against Washington's ally Israel. Trump, who claims that there are widespread land grabs currently happening under the Expropriation Act, says the situation is bad for […]

today11 February, 2025 91

South Africa

MK Party Accuses AfriForum of Lobbying US for Sanctions on South Africa

In South Africa, the MK Party says AfriForum is lobbying the US government to impose punitive economic measures on South Africa, adding that this is a deliberate attempt to weaken the state. The party has opened a treason case against the lobby group, following US president Donald Trump's decision to cut financial aid to South Africa. He also offered refugee status to Afrikaners. MK Party’s deputy president, John Hlophe, says […]

today11 February, 2025 78

World

US govt shutdown likely after Trump kills deal

  A US government shutdown looms as incoming President Donald Trump urges lawmakers to reject a proposed deal. Funding for key services will run out by Friday unless a last-minute agreement is reached. Democrat House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticized Republicans, stating Trump's stance will impact Americans.  

today20 December, 2024 29

World

US lawmakers targeted by bomb threats

  Several U.S. lawmakers were targeted in bomb threats on Thanksgiving. Four House representatives in the state of Connecticut were affected after similar threats were made against Republican nominees for Donald Trump's new cabinet. Ira Spitzer reports.  

today2 December, 2024 21

World

India rubbishes reports that link Modi to Sikh separatist killing in Canada

  India has labeled a Canadian media report 'ludicrous' after it alleged Prime Minister Narendra Modi was in the know about plans to allegedly assassinate a Sikh separatist leader in Canada. Bilateral ties hit a new low earlier in the year, after Ottawa claimed Modi's right hand man and Home Minister Amit Shah was behind a campaign that targeted Sikh separatists on Canadian soil. Neha Poonia has more.  

today21 November, 2024 66