Natalie Nyathi In a bid to mitigate the impact of recently imposed tariffs, South Africa has submitted a revised trade offer to the United States, hoping to de-escalate trade tensions and secure a more favorable economic relationship. The move comes after the Trump administration levied a 30% tariff on South African goods, the highest tariff…
Capitec to Enhance Access to Smart ID and Passport Services Natalie Nyathi In a move poised to improve access to essential services, Capitec Bank is set to roll out Smart ID card and passport application services at its branches across South Africa. This initiative, in partnership with the Department of Home Affairs (DHA), marks a…
Natalie Nyathi The Thabo Mbeki Foundation, along with several other prominent legacy foundations, has withdrawn from the government-led National Dialogue initiative, scheduled to begin on August 15, 2025. This initiative aims to unite South Africans in addressing the country’s most pressing issues. The withdrawal of these foundations raises concerns about the integrity, transparency, and citizen-driven…
Natalie Nyathi The South African Police Service (SAPS) has launched a manhunt for Jabulani Moyo, a Zimbabwean fugitive wanted for the brutal murder of two police detectives in Roodepoort. In a significant move to aid in his capture, the police are offering a reward of R150,000 for any credible information that could lead to Moyo’s…
Natalie Nyathi President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a restructuring of the National Dialogue’s organising team following the withdrawal of several key legacy foundations, including the Thabo Mbeki and Steve Biko Foundations. The move comes after the foundations cited concerns over budgetary constraints and insufficient time to adequately prepare for the first National Convention, scheduled for…
Natalie Nyathi Several key foundations representing prominent South African leaders have announced their withdrawal from the upcoming National Dialogue, raising concerns about the event’s direction. The foundations, including the Thabo Mbeki Foundation and the Kgalema Motlanthe Foundation, cited reasons such as rushed processes and a lack of clear budget as key factors in their decision….
Natalie Nyathi President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa and U.S. President Donald Trump engaged in a telephone conversation on August 6, 2025, to address bilateral trade matters as the U.S. imposed new tariffs on South African goods. The call occurred just hours before the new tariffs, set at 30%, came into effect. During the discussion,…
Natalie Nyathi The Gauteng Health Department has assured residents that public health facilities in the province continue to have reliable access to essential medicines, despite challenges in the global supply chain. This reassurance comes after the Democratic Alliance (DA) raised concerns about delays at the medical supply depot. They claimed that these delays have caused…
Natalie Nyathi Kenny Kunene, the deputy president of the Patriotic Alliance, has been ordered by the courts to apologize to Julius Malema, leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters, for using hate speech. The Gauteng High Court upheld an earlier ruling by the Equality Court, which found Kunene guilty of hate speech for calling Malema a…
Natalie Nyathi President Cyril Ramaphosa is urging South Africa to adapt quickly to the new 30% tariffs imposed by the United States on South African imports. These tariffs, announced by President Donald Trump, are part of a strategy to reshape global trade and could significantly impact South Africa’s economy. The new tariffs are set to…
