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South AfricaGovernment Probes Mysterious Arrival at OR Tambo- South AfricaSouth Africa opposition party questions Palestinian refugee arrivalSouth Africa's African Christian Democratic Party has questioned the arrival of 153 Palestinian travelers at OR Tambo International Airport, citing concerns about potential immigration law breaches after a government minister reportedly intervened to allow their entry. The group arrived on…November 17, 2025
- South AfricaSouth Africa rejects Trump persecution claims ahead of G20 summitSouth Africa rejected United States President Donald Trump's claims of persecution against white Afrikaners on Friday, hours after Trump announced no U.S. officials would attend the G20 summit in Johannesburg later this month. Trump said on his Truth Social platform that "Afrikaners are being…November 8, 2025
- South AfricaTrump questions South Africa's G20 membership as summit approachesUS President Donald Trump has said South Africa should not be part of the G20 and confirmed he will not attend the group's summit in Johannesburg later this month. Speaking at the American Business Forum in Miami on Wednesday, Mr Trump said South Africa "shouldn't even be in the Gs anymore…November 6, 2025
- South AfricaSouth Africa ambassador to France Mthethwa dies in ParisSouth Africa's ambassador to France Nkosinathi Emmanuel "Nathi" Mthethwa has died in Paris, officials confirmed Tuesday, one day after the 58-year-old diplomat was reported missing. The Department of International Relations and Cooperation confirmed Mthethwa's death, with Minister Ronald Lamola…September 30, 2025
- South AfricaLamola: Vance attendance at G20 'welcomed development'South Africa welcomed United States Vice President JD Vance's planned attendance at the Group of 20 summit in November after President Donald Trump confirmed on Friday he would skip the gathering, citing tensions with the host nation. International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola said Saturday…September 6, 2025
- BusinessSouth Africa’s Exports No Threat to US, Says Minister LamolaSouth Africa’s International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola has stated that South African exports do not pose a threat to US industries, emphasizing their complementary role in bilateral trade. Speaking alongside Trade and Industry Minister Parks Tau, Lamola addressed concerns over new 30%…August 4, 2025
