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Cabinet briefed on implications of aid funding withdrawal
The statement was issued following a Cabinet Meeting on 12 February 2025 and a special Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, 29 January 2025.
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G20 meeting kicks off today but how does this impact the ordinary South African?
South Africa hosts the G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting under its historic presidency, amid US tensions—here’s what it means for the average citizen.
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Budget Speech postponement sets off ZAR tumble
The postponement of Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s Budget Speech due to cabinet disagreements sent the South African rand tumbling amid economic uncertainty.
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Who is Alice Weidel? – What you must know about Germany’s next possible president
Alice Weidel, the far-right AfD leader, is shaking up Germany’s elections with nationalist rhetoric. Here’s what you must know.
Technology
TikTok returns to US App Store as questions on ownership linger
TikTok has officially returned to the US App Store after President Donald Trump delayed the enforcement of a nationwide ban, but questions remain over the app’s long-term future.
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Ramaphosa slams the gauntlet on land expropriation without compensation
President Cyril Ramaphosa defended the Expropriation Act in his SONA reply, dismissing fears of land grabs.
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Ramaphosa 2025 SONA reply: How to watch live in South Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to respond to the 2025 SONA debate today. Here’s how to watch live in South Africa.
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Gaza ceasefire at risk of collapse with Netanyahu’s latest ultimatum
Israel has threatened to resume fighting in Gaza if Hamas does not release hostages by midday on Saturday, putting the ceasefire at risk of collapse.
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Bodies of SANDF soldiers killed in DRC set to be handed over
The SANDF will hand over the bodies of soldiers killed in the DRC this week amid growing calls for South Africa to withdraw from the escalating conflict.
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Zuma’s daughter defies MK Party demand for Floyd Shivambu apology
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla refuses to apologize after publicly insulting Floyd Shivambu, defying MK Party leadership and risking expulsion.
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MK Party wants Afriforum charged with treason: Here’s why
The MKP argues that Afriforum’s actions amounted to conspiring with a foreign power to weaken South Africa’s economy.
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DA breaks off GNU stance and challenges Expropriation Act in court
The DA has filed a court challenge against the Expropriation Act, citing constitutional concerns, in a move that could delay its implementation and strain relations within the GNU.
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Elon Musk wants Julius Malema declared an international criminal
Musk has actively promoted the idea that Malema, through his party’s policies, is responsible for white oppression and land seizures in South Africa.
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Mbuyiseni Ndlozi drops hints on his next move after resigning from EFF
After resigning from the EFF, Mbuyiseni Ndlozi hinted at his next career move in a recent interview.
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Public Works resurrects ‘The Dome’ for R13 million ahead of SONA events
The Department of Public Works has completed the R13 million Dome for temporary Parliamentary sittings, but questions arise over whether it truly saves costs.
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Julius Malema posits a solution for Afrikaners considering refugee status in the US
The EFF has called for South Africa to revoke the citizenship of Afrikaners who take US refugee status, condemning Trump’s executive order as an attack on national sovereignty.
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Trump sanctions South Africa, paves way for Afrikaners to migrates to US as ‘refugees’
A controversial addition to Trump’s executive order is a directive that paves the way for Afrikaners in South Africa to be resettled in the US as refugees.
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Government working with UN to bring back 14 fallen soldiers
The Heads of State and Government of SADC and the EAC agreed to meet urgently following their respective extraordinary summits held last month to deliberate on the way forward regarding the security situation in the DRC.
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SONA 2025: Here’s what Ramaphosa promised this year
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s SONA 2025 outlined plans for job creation, energy reforms, infrastructure, and crime prevention. Here’s what he promised this year.
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SONA 2025: What to expect, road closures, how to watch live
President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver SONA 2025 on 6 February. Here’s what to expect, details on Cape Town road closures, and how to watch live.
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Jacob Zuma will not attend SONA 2025: Here’s what we can confirm
Former President Jacob Zuma will not attend SONA 2025, with his party claiming that his court case was scheduled to prevent him from being present.
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Donald Trump signs executive order banning transgender women in sports
The executive order declares that federal funding will be withdrawn from educational institutions that allow transgender athletes to compete in women’s sports.
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Mbuyiseni Ndlozi stirs controversy with comments about Ramaphosa
Mbuyiseni Ndlozi praised President Cyril Ramaphosa in a surprising turn, just as Ramaphosa responded to Donald Trump’s funding freeze over claims of white oppression in South Africa.
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Trump set to halt funding for South Africa over claims of white oppression
US President Donald Trump has announced an immediate halt to all funding to South Africa, citing alleged human rights violations against white citizens. Here’s what this means for US aid programs and South Africa’s foreign relations.
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Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla claims state’s case against her is ‘weak’
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla was released on a warning after appearing in court for allegedly inciting the 2021 July riots.
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Watch: Opposition parties react to Geordin Hill-Lewis moving council meeting online
Opposition parties staged a protest outside the Cape Town Civic Centre after Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis moved the council meeting online.
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Rwanda’s Kagame vows to deal with South Africa if Ramaphosa wants war
The war in eastern DRC takes a diplomatic turn as Rwandan President Paul Kagame challenges South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa.
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SANDF still active in ‘peacekeeping’ as M23 advances towards Bukavu
M23 rebels are advancing towards Bukavu, raising fears of a wider conflict. Meanwhile, Defence Minister Angie Motshekga says SANDF troops remain active in DRC peacekeeping efforts.
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Cape Town mayor rules out suspending officials linked to alleged tender fraud probe
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis refuses to suspend JP Smith and Xanthea Limberg over an ongoing tender fraud investigation.
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Angie Motshekga reportedly ditches defence portfolio committee meeting
Angie Motshekga faces backlash for postponing a defence meeting amid the SANDF crisis in the DRC.
