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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 […]

11 February, 2025

Dr. Sam Nujoma

S.A union Urges Stronger SA-Namibia Ties in Honor of Nujoma

Cosatu says South Africa owe it to the gallant sacrifices of the Namibian people led by former president Sam Nujoma, to deepen and strengthen the bonds between two peoples at all levels. Nujoma died on Saturday aged 95. Cosatu’s Zanele Sabela says during his first term in office as head of state in 1990 to '95, Nujoma focused on reconciliation and nation building, much like former president Nelson Mandela:

11 February, 2025

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In S.A, the DA to Lodge Complaint Against Ekurhuleni Water Dept

In South Africa, the DA in Gauteng says it will today lay a complaint against the Ekurhuleni Department of Water and Sanitation to the South Africa Human Rights Commission. This is for the non-payment of bucket toilet suppliers at informal settlements. The DA’s, Refiloe Nt’sekhe, says the department has not been consistent in paying suppliers. She adds that consequently, the suppliers are struggling to maintain the toilet facilities, leaving […]

10 February, 2025

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In S.A, EFF Claps Back at Elon Musk Over Malema Remarks

In S.A, the EFF has hit back at South African-born tech billionaire, Elon Musk, who has called for party leader Julius Malema to be sanctioned and declared an international criminal. This comes after Musk retweeted old clips of Malema making comments about cutting the throat of whiteness. The EFF’s spokesperson, Sinawo Thambo, says the offence that Musk has made against Malema constitutes meddling in the country’s domestic affairs, adding that […]

10 February, 2025

South Africa

South Africa reacts to the latest executive order issued by Donald Trump

The government of South Africa has reacted to the latest executive order issued by American president Donald Trump. The spokesperson for the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation, Chrispin Phiri, says it is of great concern that the foundational premise of this order lacks factual accuracy and fails to recognise South Africa's profound and painful history of colonialism and apartheid:

10 February, 2025

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In S.A, the MK Party says the SONA was disappointing

In S.A, the MK Party says the state of the nation address was disappointing, hollow, and uninspiring. In his address on Thursday evening, president Cyril Ramaphosa made strong statements about investing in the future of South Africa and standing up to bullies on the global stage. MK Party’s deputy president, John Hlophe, says Ramaphosa should have started his address by giving an update on the progress made to the promises […]

7 February, 2025

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In South Africa, RISE Mzansi applaus Ramaphosa’s SONA

In South Africa, RISE Mzansi says the state of the nation address was probably president Cyril Ramaphosa’s strongest yet, however, the proof will be in the budget and implementation. The party as the government of national unity partner, although outside of the executive, welcomes the inclusion of some of its proposals including prioritising water infrastructure at scale. RISE Mzansi president, Songezo Zibi, says they will support Ramaphosa and his […]

7 February, 2025

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Ramaphosa says South Africa will not be bullied by U.S

President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa will not be bullied and will stand up for its national interests and sovereignty. Delivering the state of the nation address in Cape Town on last night, Ramaphosa said the government is concerned about the potential impact of the decision by the US government to suspend some of its funding for HIV and TB programmes in African countries:

7 February, 2025

Business / Economics

07 February 2025 BIz News

Inflation Rate Drops to 3.2% in January The Statistics Agency has released its latest report on the country’s inflation rate, revealing a decline in the annual headline inflation rate to 3.2% for January 2025. This marks a notable drop from the 5.4% recorded in January 2024. The decrease is attributed to lower fuel prices and easing food costs, providing relief to consumers. Minerals Council SA Calls for Faster Mining Approvals […]

7 February, 2025