U.S. considers sanctions against South African officials amid growing tensions The United States is considering targeted sanctions against South African political figures for the first time since the apartheid era, according to reports. These potential measures are in response to concerns over South Africa’s foreign policy alignments and alleged corruption
Legal Practice Council seeks to have Mkhwebane struck off the roll of advocates The Legal Practice Council of South Africa is seeking to have former Public Protector, Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane, struck off the roll of advocates in the country. According to News24, the council has confirmed that it will be
Generations: The Legacy could be canceled as contract delays leave future in doubt Generations: The Legacy, the long-running South African soap opera on SABC1, is facing uncertainty over its future following delays in contract renewals with the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC). Currently on a production break, the show was
PA leader Gayton McKenzie urges DA’s Steenhuisen to resign Patriotic Alliance (PA) leader and Minister of Sports, Arts, and Culture Gayton McKenzie has publicly called on Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen to resign from the Government of National Unity (GNU), following the DA’s decision to legally challenge the recently
Miss South Africa 2025 entries open with no height or weight requirements and an expanded age limit. The Miss South Africa Organisation officially opened entries for the 2025 pageant on Wednesday, April 2, at 14h00, with the application window set to close on Friday, April 11, at 18h00. Aspiring contestants
South Africa unveils strategy to counter US tariffs and strengthen economic resilience South Africa has unveiled a comprehensive strategy to mitigate the economic impact of new US tariffs, set to take effect on April 9, 2025. The plan, outlined by Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola alongside Trade,
Marry Me mass shooting suspect faces multiple charges, abandon bail According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), the 27-year-old man accused in the Marry Me informal settlement mass shooting in Soshanguve, Pretoria, is facing a string of serious charges. He has been formally charged with six counts of murder and
Two CIT heist and truck hijacking suspects killed in police operation in Soweto Tsietsi “Bhova” Mofokeng and Tshepo Magobatlou, suspects linked to cash-in-transit (CIT) robberies and other serious crimes, were shot and killed by police during a recent operation in Dobsonville, Soweto. The action followed intelligence from law enforcement and
Women Take the Lead at 2025 BRICS+ Agriculture Summit in Durban The 2025 BRICS+ Agriculture Investment & Trade Summit, held in Durban, marked a major milestone for women in agribusiness, securing an impressive R9.42 billion in trade and investment deals. The summit focused on advancing women-led enterprises and supporting agricultural
Zimbabwe faces lighter U.S. tariff blow compared to South Africa Zimbabwe has emerged with a comparatively lighter burden under U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest trade measures, avoiding the harsher tariffs imposed on its southern neighbor, South Africa. On April 2, 2025, Trump unveiled sweeping “reciprocal tariffs” on over 60 countries,
