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South Africa

Jessica Jane Molebatsi’s ramping it up in Shanghai
Friday
/ 28 March 2025

Jessica Jane Molebatsi’s ramping it up in Shanghai

The collection blends African cultural influences with the iconic French Toiles de Jouy print, creating a fusion of heritage and modern fashion

By Lesego Chepape
DRC foreign minister confirms ongoing talks with US on minerals
Politics
/ 27 March 2025

DRC foreign minister confirms ongoing talks with US on minerals

Therese Wagner said no deal had been made with the Trump administration but Kinshasa was exploring forms of cooperation

By Emsie Ferreira
Ambassador to US: Washington can wait for pragmatic Ramaphosa
Politics
/ 26 March 2025

Ambassador to US: Washington can wait for pragmatic Ramaphosa

The president’s choice in selecting a new ambassador amid a historic downturn in diplomatic relations also speaks to an existential dilemma for his party

By Emsie Ferreira
Trump nominates rightwing media critic as ambassador to SA
Politics
/ 26 March 2025

Trump nominates rightwing media critic as ambassador to SA

Brent Bozell is a long-time crusader against alleged liberal media bias and more recent Trump supporter

By Emsie Ferreira
How much has the VW Polo Vivo changed since my bachelor days?
Motoring
/ 23 March 2025

How much has the VW Polo Vivo changed since my bachelor days?

It certainly looks different, but VW has kept the core of the product simple since it entered the market in 2010

By Eyaaz Matwadia
Towards a New Patriotism for South Africa
Opinion
/ 22 March 2025

Towards a New Patriotism for South Africa

The New Patriotism envisioned by Mandela, based on loyalty to a state, is imperilled by economic inequality and too little contrition

By Bonang Mohale
Jaecoo J7 strong contender for the best Chinese compact SUV on the local market
Motoring
/ 22 March 2025

Jaecoo J7 strong contender for the best Chinese compact SUV on the local market

Chinese compact SUVs have hit the sector hard but this vehicle stands above the rest

By Eyaaz Matwadia
Reserve Bank holds interest rate at 7.5%
Business
/ 20 March 2025

Reserve Bank holds interest rate at 7.5%

The monetary policy committee said it remains vigilant amid risks to inflation outlook on the global and domestic front

By Aarti Bhana
South Africa and China set new quantum communication world record
National
/ 20 March 2025

South Africa and China set new quantum communication world record

Fast and extremely secure satellite link paves the way for next-generation quantum internet

By Heather Dugmore
South Africa refutes US accusation of ‘sinister’ ties with Iran
National
/ 20 March 2025

South Africa refutes US accusation of ‘sinister’ ties with Iran

The presidency said the SA-US relationship was in flux and Ramaphosa would not rush to name a new ambassador

By Emsie Ferreira
In wake of US cuts, SA must step up to protect LGBTIQ+ rights in Africa
Thought Leader
/ 20 March 2025

In wake of US cuts, SA must step up to protect LGBTIQ+ rights in Africa

The suspension and withdrawal of US support for people’s rights in Africa is a setback

By Gibson Ncube
MPs from around the world urge Trump to revoke order on SA
Politics
/ 20 March 2025

MPs from around the world urge Trump to revoke order on SA

The group said the US president’s decision to suspend aid to South Africa was a regressive assault on the country’s sovereignty

By Emsie Ferreira
SA condemns Israel’s onslaught on Gaza
Politics
/ 19 March 2025

SA condemns Israel’s onslaught on Gaza

The deadly airstrikes were a violation of international law, the department of international relations said

By Emsie Ferreira
MK party strife intensifies as ‘nepotism’ allegations grow louder
Politics
/ 19 March 2025

MK party strife intensifies as ‘nepotism’ allegations grow louder

uMkhonto weSizwe members have accused leaders of double standards, saying Duduzile-Zuma Sambudla is being shielded from disciplinary action

By Mandisa Nyathi
Stand with South Africa against Trump’s wrath
Opinion
/ 18 March 2025

Stand with South Africa against Trump’s wrath

To allow South Africa to be isolated and punished would be to surrender to the imperial logic that seeks to divide and conquer all who resist.

By Yanis Varoufakis
South Africa’s agricultural machinery sales show signs of recovery
Opinion
/ 17 March 2025

South Africa’s agricultural machinery sales show signs of recovery

Better operating conditions and relatively lower interest rates are essentially the supporting factors for machinery sales

By Wandile Sihlobo
SADC announces phased withdrawal of troops from eastern DRC
Africa
/ 13 March 2025

SADC announces phased withdrawal of troops from eastern DRC

The Southern African grouping reiterated the need for a political and diplomatic solution to help restore ‘peace, security and tranquility’ in the conflict-torn country

By Aarti Bhana
Weaving culture into fashion
Friday
/ 13 March 2025

Weaving culture into fashion

The craftsmanship, heritage and innovation of MaXhosa’s designs is redefining African luxury couture

By Lesego Chepape
The endgame to HIV/Aids
Thought Leader
/ 13 March 2025

The endgame to HIV/Aids

The United States’ shutdown of HIV/Aids funding may harm global Aids programmes irreparably, jeopardising millions of lives and putting HIV prevention at risk

By Seema Sengupta
SA’s arms exports to UAE, a state accused of violating Genocide Convention
Thought Leader
/ 12 March 2025

SA’s arms exports to UAE, a state accused of violating Genocide Convention

In 2023, South Africa sold nearly R88 million worth of arms to the United Arab Emirates, to support a paramilitary group in Sudan

By Atilla Kisla
Budget deadlock threatens governance stability, small parties warn
Politics
/ 12 March 2025

Budget deadlock threatens governance stability, small parties warn

Members of the government of national unity and opposition parties have raised concerns that the ongoing impasse between the ANC and DA could trigger the need for fresh elections

By Mandisa Nyathi
SA wants to continue trading with the US, Ramaphosa tells parliament
Politics
/ 11 March 2025

SA wants to continue trading with the US, Ramaphosa tells parliament

The president affirmed South Africa’s interest in trading with the US under Agoa despite the diplomatic spat between the two countries

By Aarti Bhana
Ramaphosa plans to pitch trade deal to Trump
Politics
/ 11 March 2025

Ramaphosa plans to pitch trade deal to Trump

The president is taking a transactional approach to resolving a diplomatic tempest

By Emsie Ferreira
Rising debt, inefficiencies are draining South Africa’s fiscus, finance committees say
Business
/ 10 March 2025

Rising debt, inefficiencies are draining South Africa’s fiscus, finance committees say

The chairs of parliament’s finance committees say the country is on a fiscal cliff and the minister has to make difficult choices in his budget this week

By Aarti Bhana
Mbalula rejects succession talks, backs Mashatile as next ANC president
Politics
/ 10 March 2025

Mbalula rejects succession talks, backs Mashatile as next ANC president

The party’s secretary general said he was only halfway through his current job and was focusing on rebuilding the party

By Mandisa Nyathi
China presents enormous opportunity for South Africa’s agriculture sector
Thought Leader
/ 10 March 2025

China presents enormous opportunity for South Africa’s agriculture sector

China accounts for 11% of all global agricultural imports but South Africa made up only 0.4% of Chinese imports in 2023

By Wandile Sihlobo
Solutions to TB and HIV benefit all of us, North and South
Thought Leader
/ 10 March 2025

Solutions to TB and HIV benefit all of us, North and South

Diseases don’t respect national borders … governments all over the world need to work together to rein them in

By Monicah Otieno
‘Mbalula homing in on presidency’
Politics
/ 7 March 2025

‘Mbalula homing in on presidency’

ANC members in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng allege that the reconfiguration of the provincial structures and upcoming branch audits are part of his strategy to strengthen his position for the race

By Mandisa Nyathi
Zelenskyy set to land in South Africa on April 10
Politics
/ 6 March 2025

Zelenskyy set to land in South Africa on April 10

The Ukrainian president’s visit is announced as Europe rallies after Washington cuts support

By Emsie Ferreira
South Africa must withdraw its soldiers from the DRC
Thought Leader
/ 6 March 2025

South Africa must withdraw its soldiers from the DRC

The country should be aware of its limitations and rather address its problems at home

By Mabutho Shangase
Cabinet says it has reached an agreement on budget
Business
/ 4 March 2025

Cabinet says it has reached an agreement on budget

The finance minister now has to choose from several options presented by a task team to draw up a budget

By Mandisa Nyathi
South Africa’s economy expands by 0.6% in fourth quarter of 2024
Business
/ 4 March 2025

South Africa’s economy expands by 0.6% in fourth quarter of 2024

The agriculture sector was up 17.2% and was the largest contributor to GDP growth during the period

By Aarti Bhana
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