
South Africa Pushes Back Against U.S. Tariff Move
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has voiced strong opposition to a new tariff policy announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, which imposes a 30% duty on South African goods starting August 1, 2025. Trump, in a letter to Ramaphosa, claimed the tariff is meant to match trade barriers the

Majodina Rallies SADC Leaders to Tackle Africa’s Water Investment Crisis
In a determined push for action, South Africa’s Minister of Water and Sanitation, Pemmy Majodina, has called on Southern African leaders to unite in addressing Africa’s massive water investment shortfall. Speaking at a recent ministerial gathering in Harare, Zimbabwe, Majodina placed the Africa Water Investment Summit at the forefront

Trump Slaps New Tariffs on Five More Countries, Including South Africa and Malaysia
President Donald Trump has announced a fresh wave of tariffs on goods from five additional countries, ramping up his administration’s tough trade approach. The new tariffs will take effect on August 1 and include 25% duties on imports from Malaysia and Kazakhstan, 30% on South African goods, and a steep

Ramaphosa to Announce Next Steps After SAPS Briefing
President Cyril Ramaphosa has acknowledged the serious concerns raised during a recent media briefing by the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Describing the situation as a critical national security issue, the President emphasized that it is being treated with the utmost urgency. He stressed the importance

Flood Disaster in Texas Claims 27 Lives, Dozens of Children Still Missing
At least 27 lives have been lost, including nine children, after powerful flash floods tore through parts of Kerr County, Texas. Among the most affected is a Christian summer camp for girls on the banks of the Guadalupe River, where 27 campers are still missing. Rescue teams continue the

Thousands Displaced as Torrential Rains Devastate Cape Town Communities
Cape Town is reeling from the impact of relentless overnight rains that have submerged roads, destroyed homes, and displaced thousands of residents across informal settlements. Hardest hit were communities in the Cape Flats, including Mfuleni, Gugulethu, and Khayelitsha, where widespread flooding followed the bursting of the Vygieskraal canal. In

Enyobeni Tavern Inquest: Manager’s Testimony Enters Third Day
The manager of Enyobeni Tavern, Siyakhangela Ndevu, continues to testify for a third straight day at the Mdantsane Magistrate’s Court in East London. His appearance is part of an inquest into the deaths of 21 teenagers who tragically lost their lives at the tavern in 2022. During cross-examination, Ndevu

Zimbabwean Man Caught Driving Stolen R2.5 Million SUV Towards Beitbridge Border
A 51-year-old man from Zimbabwe is set to appear in court on Friday after he was arrested while driving a stolen luxury SUV near the Beitbridge border. The vehicle, a white Nissan Patrol V8 5.6 worth approximately R2.5 million, was intercepted by police during a coordinated anti-smuggling operation along

Durban Doctor Shot on His Way to Work, Survives Multiple Gunshot Wounds
A 65-year-old doctor narrowly escaped death after being shot several times while driving to work in Westville, Durban, on Friday morning. The doctor, who is believed to specialize in gastroenterology, was ambushed by unknown gunmen during his morning commute. Despite sustaining multiple gunshot wounds, he managed to escape the
