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S.A’s Ramaphosa Leads Repatriation of Fallen SANDF Soldiers

Last night, S.A President Cyril Ramaphosa officiated the transfer ceremony for the remains of 14 South African National Defence Force soldiers who lost their lives in the Democratic Republic of Congo while on a peacekeeping mission. The ceremony took place at Air Force Base Swartkops in Pretoria, where Ramaphosa, alongside Defence minister Angie Motshekga and SANDF Chief Rudzani Maphwanya, honoured the fallen troops.

14 February, 2025

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SA’s 2025 G20 Host Role a Key Business Opportunity According To Standard Bank

Standard Bank says South Africa’s role as host of the 2025 G20 Summit and its associated B20 Summit, presents a significant business opportunity. South Africa assumed the G20 Presidency in December 2024, becoming the first African country to hold the presidency of the world’s premier economic cooperation grouping. Standard Bank’s, Oscar Siziba, says the B20 Summit, the official business engagement forum of the G20, will provide a platform for private […]

13 February, 2025

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South African Human Rights Commission calls for immediate ban on harmful pesticides

The South African Human Rights Commission is calling for an immediate ban on harmful pesticides, particularly Terbufos, after reports of food contamination and serious health risks. This follows the deaths of more than 20 children last year, linked to Terbufos. The commission’s Wisani Baloyi says Parliament’s portfolio committee on Agriculture has agreed to take action:

13 February, 2025

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In S.A, Macpherson Vows to Tackle Corruption in Unity Government

South Africa's Public Works and Infrastructure minister Dean Macpherson says his party, the DA, is committed to fighting corruption and mismanagement within the government of national unity. He was participating in the state of the nation address debate. Macpherson highlighted the significant progress made in his department, which was previously hindered by inefficiency, neglect and corruption. He says a key decision was to release state-owned properties for redevelopment, attracting both […]

13 February, 2025

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United Africans Transformation says SA Soldiers Shouldn’t Be Used in Unnecessary Conflicts

United Africans Transformation says soldiers of the South African National Defence Force should not be used as pawns in conflicts that do not directly serve South Africa’s interests. Fourteen soldiers died in conflicts with M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The party's spokesperson, Mighty Mabula, says if government wants to deploy troops, it must be done with proper planning:

12 February, 2025

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In S.A, ANC Dismisses Claims of Unity Government Collapse

South Africa's ANC has strongly defended its policies and rejected opposition claims that the government of national unity is on the verge of collapse. In the debate on the state of the nation address, ANC chief whip Mdumiseni Ntuli dismissed the opposition's assertions, stating they had been proven wrong. Ntuli emphasised that the ANC, as the leader of the national democratic revolution, has a duty to uphold its principles and […]

12 February, 2025

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In S.A, Tshwane DA Blames ANC for R300m Power Loss

In S.A, the DA in Tshwane says the ANC government in the metro has allowed electricity losses to increase by 300-million-rand in just three months. The party’s, Jacqui Uys, says this is in stark contrast with what the government inherited from the DA, where electricity losses were reduced by 162-million-rand between July and September. She says not only is the metro not billing residents for electricity used, but the ANC […]

11 February, 2025

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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 […]

11 February, 2025

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S.A’s Patriotic Alliance calls for vengeance against the M23 rebels

S.A's Patriotic Alliance leader Gayton McKenzie has called for vengeance against the M23 rebels responsible for the deaths of 14 South African National Defence Force soldiers in the Democratic Republic of Congo. In an urgent Parliamentary debate, McKenzie expressed his condolences to the fallen soldiers’ families. He criticised members of Parliament who claimed to be commanders-in-chief and challenged them to fight alongside the soldiers:

11 February, 2025