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ZimbabweUS Congress moves to repeal Zimbabwe sanctions law with conditions- South AfricaEFF condemns Trump-Ramaphosa meeting over Malema controversyPRETORIA, South Africa – The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has strongly condemned Wednesday's joint press briefing between South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and US President Donald Trump, claiming the diplomatic meeting devolved into a targeted discussion about EFF Commander-in-Chief…May 21, 2025
- South AfricaRamaphosa seeks dialogue with Trump amid tensions over land reform and ICJ caseSouth African President Cyril Ramaphosa is pursuing direct diplomatic engagement with US President Donald Trump following escalating tensions between the two nations. A breakthrough phone call on April 24 resulted in both leaders agreeing to meet "soon" to address their countries' strained…May 13, 2025
- ZimbabweWar veterans challenge Zimbabwe's $3.5bn white farmer compensation dealFive Zimbabwean war veterans have filed a High Court application challenging the government's $3.5 billion compensation agreement with white farmers as unconstitutional and implemented without parliamentary approval. Led by Joseph "Ginger" Chinguwa, the liberation war fighters argue that the deal…May 10, 2025
- ZimbabweZim Compensates BIPPA-Protected White FarmersHARARE- Zimbabwe has commenced compensation payments to farmers and investors affected by the country's Land Reform Program in 2000, as part of a US$20 million facility allocated in the 2024 National Budget. Finance and Investment Promotion Minister Mthuli Ncube confirmed the payments, targeting…February 12, 2025
- USPresidency Defends Ramaphosa's Call with Elon Musk After BacklashPRETORIA- The Presidency has defended President Cyril Ramaphosa's phone call with South African-born billionaire Elon Musk after facing criticism. The conversation, which took place earlier this week, was aimed at addressing misinformation about South Africa’s land reform laws. The controversy…February 6, 2025
- South AfricaSA rejects Trump's claims of unlawful land seizuresThe South African presidency strongly rejected Donald Trump's claims about land confiscation on Monday, after the former US president threatened to cut aid to the nation over its land reform policies. Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya emphasized that South Africa's recently adopted…February 3, 2025
- South AfricaRamaphosa Defends ANC Policies In Unity GovernmentSouth African President Cyril Ramaphosa declared the ANC will push forward with its policy agenda within the government of national unity, particularly focusing on land expropriation without compensation, despite strong resistance from coalition partner Democratic Alliance. Speaking at the ANC's…January 26, 2025
- South AfricaRamaphosa's land law faces mounting legal challengesDA to announce legal action against controversial Expropriation Act amid warnings of economic impact. Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen will outline legal steps on Saturday to challenge South Africa's new Expropriation Act, which the party claims is unconstitutional and threatens…January 24, 2025
