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- July 7USMusk's America Party to Accept Bitcoin, Criticizes US DollarElon Musk has announced that his newly formed America Party will accept Bitcoin as a form of payment, describing the US dollar as "hopeless". The tech billionaire's statement came in response to a query on the X platform, where he criticized fiat currency amid concerns over rising US government…July 7
- July 4USSouth African Woman Found Dead on Boat Near Harbour IslandBAHAMAS- Police in Eleuthera are investigating a homicide and suspected attempted suicide after a South African woman was found dead on a vessel docked near Harbour Island, alongside a 40-year-old Mexican man discovered with severe arm injuries. The incident, reported shortly after 1 p.m…July 4
- June 29USTrump Condemns Netanyahu's Corruption Trial as 'Witch Hunt'US President Donald Trump has strongly criticized the ongoing corruption trial of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, labeling it a "political witch hunt" and asserting that the United States will "not stand" for it. In a post on his Truth Social platform on Saturday, Trump highlighted the…June 29
- June 15USTrump Targets Africa in Major Travel Ban ExpansionWASHINGTON – The Trump administration is considering travel restrictions on 25 African countries in a sweeping expansion that would affect more than half the continent, according to a State Department memo reviewed by The Washington Post. The potential expansion would dramatically escalate an…June 15
- May 20USSouth Africa considers BEE exemption for StarlinkPRETORIA, South Africa – South African officials are preparing to propose a temporary exemption from Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) ownership rules for Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service, according to government sources familiar with the matter. The proposal aims to fast-track…May 20
- May 20USSteenhuisen Joins Ramaphosa to Tackle US–SA TensionsWASHINGTON, D.C– Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen is accompanying President Cyril Ramaphosa on a key diplomatic visit to the United States aimed at restoring bilateral relations and addressing persistent misinformation about alleged racial persecution of white Afrikaners in South…May 20
- May 15USTrump Proposes US 'Freedom Zone' in Gaza as Death Toll MountsDOHA, Qatar – President Donald Trump on Thursday reiterated his proposal for the United States to take control of Gaza Strip, telling business leaders in Qatar the territory should become a "freedom zone" under American administration, despite widespread international criticism calling the plan…May 15
- May 15USRamaphosa to Meet Trump in Washington Amid Strained TiesPRETORIA- South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will travel to the United States next week for a working visit, where he is scheduled to meet President Donald Trump at the White House on 21 May. In a statement released late on Wednesday, the South African Presidency said the two leaders will…May 15
- May 7USLibya rejects US deportation plan as first flights expected this weekWASHINGTON — Libya has firmly rejected a controversial US plan to deport migrants to its territory, with both rival governments denouncing the proposal just hours after news broke that deportation flights could begin as early as Wednesday. The Government of National Unity in Tripoli issued a…May 7
- April 16USSouth Africa's New US Envoy Under Fire For Past Trump CriticismUS conservative media outlets have sharply criticised the appointment of Mcebisi Jonas as South Africa’s Special Envoy to the United States, citing remarks he allegedly made about former US President Donald Trump. The backlash follows an announcement by the South African Presidency confirming…April 16
