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South Africa considers quotas for foreign nationals in the labour market
The government is contemplating the introduction of quotas to limit foreign nationals in the labour market, amid concerns over high unemployment rates and the need to protect citizens' interests.
DA and Solidarity Movement defend US visits: 'Not about kissing Trump's ring'
The DA and Solidarity Movement's recent US visits have sparked controversy in South African politics, with both groups defending their diplomatic missions against accusations of seeking Trump's favour. While the groups maintain different objectives, their trips have highlighted growing tensions in SA-US relations.
R500 million initiative to assist spaza shops in South Africa
Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams on Sunday announceds a new initiative to assist spaza shops with financial support and training to improve their operations.
KwaThema Murder: Wife of Slain EMPD Officer Alleges Police Torture During Confession
In a dramatic twist, the wife of murdered Ekurhuleni Metro Police officer Banele Skosana has denied orchestrating his killing, suggesting foreign spaza shop owners might be responsible.
Global aid agency USAID faces existential crisis as Musk and Trump launch attack
In an unprecedented move that threatens billions in global humanitarian aid, Elon Musk labels USAID a 'criminal organisation' while Donald Trump grants him sweeping powers to investigate the agency. This development raises serious concerns about the future of international humanitarian assistance and the unusual role of a private citizen in government oversight.
No need to impose a quota on foreign nationals operating spaza shops - Minister Hlabisa
"Definitely there will be no need to put a quota because there will be no foreign national that is meeting the requirements to run a spaza shop of a food handling outlet," Hlabisa explained.
Does Trump want to annex Canada and make it the US' 51st state?
In a surprising move, Trump announced that he will issue an executive order imposing a 25 percent tax on all imports from Canada. This would severely affect the economy.
China says 'willing to work' with countries in severed cables probe
China said Friday it was "willing to work" with a probe into the severing of two Baltic Sea cables linked to a Chinese ship, after Sweden asked for Beijing's cooperation with the investigation.
National Endowment for Democracy: Be Careful of Foreign Interference in South Africa's Stable Democracy
It is responsible citizenry to question – without fear – national developments through active participation in the public discourse.