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DA demands role in selecting ambassadors amid diplomatic tensions

Opposition party seeks greater influence in foreign appointments as GNU partnership faces test. The Democratic Alliance has called for all coalition partners in South Africa’s Government of National Unity to have input on ambassadorial appointments, challenging the current ANC-dominated selection process. South

March 20, 2025

Arts & Lifestyle·Health & Fitness·South Africa

South Africa Bans Cannabis and Hemp Food Products

South Africa has implemented a nationwide ban on cannabis and hemp food products, sparking controversy and raising questions about the country’s stance on cannabis regulation. On 7 March, the Department of Health announced the ban, which prohibits the import, manufacture, and sale

March 19, 2025

Highlighting key points of Trump s executive order immigration attorney Gwen Vermeulen at Move Up stated that the order seeks to prioritise Afrikaner refugees and suspend aid to South Africa

America·Politics·South Africa·US politics

How Afrikaners Can Apply for Trump’s US Relocation Programme

On 7 February, US President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order offering Afrikaners refugee status in response to South Africa’s controversial Land Expropriation Bill, signed into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa. The order facilitates Afrikaner resettlement in the United States and prioritizes

March 14, 2025

Crime·South Africa

Comedian SABC Livhu faces new vehicle theft charges

Livhuwani Madadzhe, the comedian known as “SABC Livhu,” appeared in Thohoyandou Magistrates’ Court facing fresh charges of motor vehicle theft and fraud. The case relates to allegations he unlawfully rented multiple vehicles from car rental companies. National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson Mashudu Malabi-Dzhangi

March 12, 2025

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War Veterans Vow to Proceed with Zimbabwe Protests Despite Crackdown

A faction of war veterans demanding President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s resignation says they remain committed to organising mass protests despite a police crackdown forcing their leaders into hiding. The group’s spokesman Knox Chivero released a video Sunday night from an undisclosed location, claiming

March 3, 2025

Small Business Development Minister Stella Ndabeni Abrahams has announced a R500 million budget to be launched in the next two weeks to assist spaza shops 2

Featured·South Africa

South Africa launches R500 million fund to support spaza shops

Government initiative aims to boost township businesses and ensure food safety compliance Small Business Development Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams has announced a R500 million support fund for spaza shops, set to launch within the next two weeks. The initiative comes after the February

March 2, 2025

Minister of Defence Angie Motshekga has called for early retirement of government officials to cut costs 2

South Africa

SA Defence Minister Backs Early Retirement To Cut Costs

South Africa’s military capabilities face strain amid budget constraints, as Defence Minister proposes voluntary retirement scheme for senior officials. Defence Minister Angie Motshekga told Parliament that early retirement of highly-paid senior officials could help address the department’s financial challenges. The 69-year-old minister

February 20, 2025

President Cyril Ramaphosa has described the deaths of 14 SANDF soldiers killed in the DRC as a reminder of the high cost of peacekeeping

South Africa

Ramaphosa Defends DRC Mission After 14 SA Soldiers Killed

President Cyril Ramaphosa defended South Africa’s military presence in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Thursday, calling it a “noble mission” during a memorial service in Tshwane for 14 soldiers killed in January clashes with M23 rebels. South Africa has deployed 2,000

February 14, 2025

South Africa

Zuma to skip SONA due to court clash, says MK party whip

CAPE TOWN – Former President Jacob Zuma will not attend tonight’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) due to a court commitment, contradicting earlier parliamentary announcements of his expected attendance. MK party parliamentary chief whip Mzwanele Manyi accused authorities of deliberately scheduling

February 6, 2025

Featured·South Africa·Terror attack

Security Firm Offers Help to SANDF After 13 SA Peacekeepers Killed

A South African private security company has offered military support to the nation’s defense force following an ambush that killed 13 South African peacekeepers in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo. The offer comes amid escalating diplomatic tensions between South Africa and Rwanda.

January 30, 2025

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DA demands role in selecting ambassadors amid diplomatic tensions

South Africa Bans Cannabis and Hemp Food Products

How Afrikaners Can Apply for Trump’s US Relocation Programme

Comedian SABC Livhu faces new vehicle theft charges

War Veterans Vow to Proceed with Zimbabwe Protests Despite Crackdown

South Africa launches R500 million fund to support spaza shops

SA Defence Minister Backs Early Retirement To Cut Costs

Ramaphosa Defends DRC Mission After 14 SA Soldiers Killed

Zuma to skip SONA due to court clash, says MK party whip

Security Firm Offers Help to SANDF After 13 SA Peacekeepers Killed

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