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MTN backs Starlink's South African operations, contingent on B-BBEE compliance

MTN's endorsement of Starlink's operations in South Africa is contingent on adherence to B-BBEE regulations, raising critical questions about connectivity in rural areas and the future of foreign telecommunications in the nation.

News Politics
Bongani Hans|Published

Mcebisi Jonas' White House absence shrouded in controversy

The absence of South Africa's special envoy to the United States, Mcebisi Jonas from a pivotal meeting between President Cyril Ramaphosa and President Donald Trump has sparked controversy, with conflicting reports regarding his visa status.

Cape Times News
Mashudu Sadike|Published

Mcebisi Jonas's absence from Ramaphosa-Trump meeting sparks controversy

Mcebisi Jonas's absence from a crucial meeting between President Ramaphosa and President Trump has raised eyebrows, with conflicting reports about visa issues and political tensions.

Cape Argus News
Mashudu Sadike|Published

Controversy over Mcebisi Jonas' absence from US meeting with Cyril Ramaphosa

The absence of South Africa's special envoy to the United States, Mcebisi Jonas from a pivotal meeting between President Cyril Ramaphosa and President Donald Trump has sparked controversy, with conflicting reports regarding his visa status.

News South Africa Gauteng
Mashudu Sadike|Published

Clarifying the absence of Mcebisi Jonas at the White House: No US visa ban, says Presidency

Claims that South Africa’s US envoy Mcebisi Jonas was denied a visa have been rejected by the Presidency, which says Jonas chose not to attend talks between President Ramaphosa and Donald Trump, despite holding valid travel documents

News Politics
Simon Majadibodu|Published

Mcebisi Jonas blocked from US meeting due to past comments on Trump

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to meet with former US President Donald Trump in Washington, but without his newly appointed envoy Mcebisi Jonas, after the Trump administration raised objections over past comments Jonas made.

Daily News News
Simon Majadibodu|Published

Mcebisi Jonas excluded from Trump talks with Ramaphosa after previously calling Trump ‘racist’

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to meet with former US President Donald Trump in Washington, but without his newly appointed envoy Mcebisi Jonas, after the Trump administration raised objections over past comments Jonas made.

News Politics
Simon Majadibodu|Published

'No interview took place': DIRCO denounces fabricated interview attributed to Special Envoy to US, Mcebisi Jonas

DIRCO has denied claims made by Semafor about an alleged interview with Mcebisi Jonas, emphasising that no such engagement took place and condemning the spread of misinformation.

News Politics
Hope Ntanzi|Published

Godrich Gardee criticises Mcebisi Jonas's appointment as US envoy, suggests a pastor would be better

EFF deputy president Godrich Gardee warns that Mcebisi Jonas's past may complicate his role as South Africa's envoy to the US.

News Politics
Simon Majadibodu|Published

Challenges ahead for Mcebisi Jonas as South Africa's envoy to the US

Mcebisi Jonas, appointed as South Africa's Special Envoy to the US, faces significant challenges in mending diplomatic relations amid rising tensions and economic tariffs.

News Politics
Thabo Makwakwa|Published

‘I was speaking as an activist’: Mcebisi Jonas clarifies his ‘racist’ remarks on Donald Trump

Mcebisi Jonas clarified his past remarks about Donald Trump, asserting they were made in the context of activism.

News Politics
Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Rand shrugs off US’ anti-SA sentiment

Can the rand maintain its strength amidst US political turmoil? Find out how South Africa's currency is navigating these challenges.

Business
Nicola Mawson|Published

Mteto Nyati: Dismissing Donald Trump as 'a crazy person' would be costly error for South Africa

Mteto Nyati praises Mcebisi Jonas's appointment as South Africa's envoy to the US, emphasising the importance of understanding the complexities of international relations.

News Politics
Jonisayi Maromo|Published

US far-right media slam SA’s appointment of Mcebisi Jonas as Special Envoy to America

US far-right media are pushing back against President Cyril Ramaphosa’s appointment of Mcebisi Jonas as South Africa’s Special Envoy to the United States.

News South Africa
Nicola Mawson|Published

SA’s new special envoy to the US: What we know about Mcebisi Jonas

Mcebisi Jonas, a seasoned political figure and confidant of President Cyril Ramaphosa, has been appointed as South Africa's Special Envoy to the US.

News Politics
Nicola Mawson|Published