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Risk Analysis Centre Warns of Possible US Sanctions on SA Officials

The Centre for Risk Analysis has cautioned that South African officials involved in shaping policies on Iran, China, Russia, and Israel could face targeted sanctions from the United States. The organization notes that officials directly linked to corruption are particularly vulnerable. According to the centre, South Africa’s renewed legal action against Israel further increases the likelihood of sanctions. Analyst Chris Hattingh warns that Washington may impose measures as a signal […]

5 February, 2025

Business / Economics

TLU SA Warns Expropriation Act Could Deter Investment

Agricultural organisation TLU SA says a centrally regulated land ownership model, as envisioned in the Expropriation Act, will deter investment and undermine South Africans' property rights. US president Donald Trump has stated that America will cut future funding to South Africa until a full investigation into the country’s land expropriation policies is complete. TLU SA’s, Bennie van Zyl, says they believe that Trump has grown tired of the way African […]

4 February, 2025

South Africa

S.A Minister suggests Africa should retaliate against US funding cuts

S.A's Mineral Resources minister Gwede Mantashe has suggested Africa should retaliate against US funding cuts by withholding minerals. This follows president Donald Trump’s announcement to cut funding over South Africa’s land expropriation policy. Speaking at the 2025 Mining Indaba in Cape Town, Mantashe criticised the US for taking African resources.

4 February, 2025

South Africa

In S.A, DA Calls for Scaling Down of Military Parade Ahead of SONA

In S.A, the DA says it has written to Parliament speaker Thoko Didiza, urging the immediate scaling down of military parade arrangements for Thursday's State of the Nation Address. The DA’s Chris Hattingh says specifically, that they have called for the cancellation of the planned fly-over by the South African Air Force, given the dire situation facing the South African National Defence Force troops deployed in the Democratic Republic of […]

3 February, 2025

South Africa

Cosatu Urges South African Government to Clarify U.S. Executive Order on Foreign Aid

Cosatu is calling on the South African government to engage its counterpart in the United State of America and clarify the status of the executive order on the Reevaluating and Realigning United States Foreign Aid. Cosatu in KwaZulu-Natal provincial secretary, Edwin Mkhize says the haphazard implementation of this executive order is inflicting pain on the poor and has disregarded workers’ livelihood. He says workers have been left stranded:

3 February, 2025

South Africa

In S.A, EFF Criticizes Nersa’s Approval of Eskom’s Tariff Hikes

In South Africa, the EFF has criticized the National Energy Regulator of South Africa for approving Eskom's tariff hikes, calling the decision unjustifiable and harmful to households and businesses. Nersa approved a 12.74% increase for 2025/2026, with smaller increases for the following years. Meanwhile, AfriForum's Morné Mostert, aims to determine whether the decision complies with legal requirements, expressing concerns that Nersa may be permitting Eskom to recover unlawful expenses through […]

31 January, 2025

Namibia

Namibia And Other Nations Unite in The Hague to Counter Israel’s International Law Violations

Nine nations including Latin America's Belize, Bolivia, Chile and African countries such as Namibia, Senegal, and South Africa—are meeting in The Hague to discuss collective measures against Israel's violations of international law. PRO Edmund /Khoaseb says, the event, organized by the Progressive International, will have discussions focusing on legal, economic, and diplomatic actions to hold Israel accountable for its actions in Gaza and support Palestinian rights.

31 January, 2025

South Africa

Solidarity Welcomes SIU Report Findings and Recommendations

In S.A, Solidarity says it is encouraged by the findings and recommendations of the Special Investigating Unit’s report, which exposed large-scale corruption at Denel. The board of directors of arms procurement firm Armscor in 2007 allegedly approved the purchase of 264 Badger vehicles from Denel in a ten-year contract worth 8.3-billion. Armscor paid more than 8.1-billion-rand, but only 21 vehicles were built and completed, and the entity has not […]

30 January, 2025

Africa

Kagame Accuses Ramaphosa of Distorting DRC Talks

Rwandan president Paul Kagame has accused president Cyril Ramaphosa of distorting and lying about the issues they discussed on the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo. He alleged that Ramaphosa had privately admitted that South African troops killed in the DRC were not attacked by the M23 rebels but by the Congolese military, FARDC. This comes after Ramaphosa accused Rwanda of supporting M23. Kagame says South Africa is […]

30 January, 2025