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Zuma blasts Ramaphosa’s US mission: ‘South Africa’s problems can’t be fixed by outsiders’

The visit came in the wake of lobbying efforts by groups such as AfriForum and the Solidarity Movement, which alleged systematic discrimination against white Afrikaners.

News Politics
Kamogelo Moichela|Published

Westville schools need probes, justice for Jayden-Lee Meek and obsesssion with ICJ case must stop, say readers

Readers of the Daily News write in to give their views of news and events

Daily News Opinion
Published

The White Genocide Lie is Apartheid Nostalgia

The “white genocide” myth claims that white South Africans, particularly Afrikaner farmers, are the victims of a coordinated campaign of violence, enabled or even orchestrated by the Black-majority government.

Sunday Tribune Opinion
Nco Dube|Published

Malema condemns government’s push to relax B-BBEE rules for Starlink

: Julius Malema vehemently opposes government proposals easing B-BBEE requirements for Elon Musk's Starlink, accusing leaders of caving to foreign pressures. Is South Africa sacrificing local empowerment for international interests?

Daily News News
Daily News Reporter|Published

Diplomacy amid discord: Ramaphosa and Trump set stage for new trade talks - Presidency

The Presidency said President Cyril Ramaphosa was looking forward to an outcome that will deliver enhanced trade and ensure shared prosperity for both SA and the US.

News Politics
Kamogelo Moichela|Published

Showdown in Washington, but we aren't having any of that white genocide BS

Social media users react to the Oval Office showdown between Donald Trump and Cyril Ramaphosa

Daily News Opinion
Published

Donald Trump is terribly wrong about white genocide, but he is right, things need to change in South Africa | Sihle Mlambo

US President Donald Trump is clearly wrong about a narrative of white genocide in South Africa, but he is correct to ask Cyril Ramaphosa what is happening with violent crime in South Africa, writes Sihle Mlambo.

News Opinion
Sihle Mlambo|Published

Dr Iqbal Survé honoured with Global Trailblazer Award at the G20/T20 Future of Jobs Summit

Dr Iqbal Survé, chair of Sekunjalo Investment Holdings, receives the Global Trailblazer Leadership Award at the Future of Jobs Summit, highlighting his commitment to promoting South Africa on the global stage.

News
Rapula Moatshe|Updated

Steenhuisen reveals GNU's purpose: Blocking EFF and MKP from power

This revelation was made during a high-profile meeting on Wednesday, where President Cyril Ramaphosa and his delegation, including Steenhuisen, met with US President Donald Trump at the White House.

Daily News
LUNGANI ZUNGU|Published

Lobolo at the White House: President Ramaphosa, the Chief Negotiator, Delivers the Bride

Diplomatic meetings are not open-mic nights or unfiltered podcasts. Ramaphosa knew that at the private meeting he would robustly engage and call out the fake news. You don’t negotiate or announce lobolo (the bride price) in public.

Sunday Tribune Opinion
Professor Busani Ngcaweni|Published

Ramaphosa returns home after standing firm against Trump’s falsehoods and defending South Africa’s sovereignty

Amid a charged meeting with Trump, President Ramaphosa defends South Africa’s sovereignty and highlights the importance of US participation in the upcoming G20.

News Politics
Kamogelo Moichela|Published

Trump digs up dusty headlines to sell a white genocide myth — Ramaphosa wasn't buying it

US President Donald Trump waved printouts from incendiary sources like American Thinker, he pointed to headlines and photos—some completely unrelated.

News Politics
Kamogelo Moichela|Published

Watch VideoAll you need to know about Zingiswa Losi: The woman who schooled Donald Trump on South Africa

Zingiswa Losi, COSATU's first female president, delivered a powerful rebuttal to Donald Trump's controversial claims about South Africa.

News Politics
Xolile Mtembu|Published

Ambushed: Trump's controversial claims of genocide against white South Africans during Oval Office meeting with Ramaphosa

During a tense Oval Office meeting, US President Donald Trump presented a video claiming genocide against white farmers in South Africa, leaving President Cyril Ramaphosa struggling to respond. This encounter highlights the complexities of US-South Africa relations amidst controversial land expropriation laws.

Daily News News
AFP|Published

South Africa at a crossroads: economic strategies unfold as Ramaphosa visits the US and Godongwana presents budget

Today marks a crucial moment for South Africa as President Cyril Ramaphosa visits the US to strengthen diplomatic ties, while Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana prepares to present a national budget amid economic challenges

Daily News News
Daily News Reporter|Published

South Africa's government seeks to ease Black ownership laws for Starlink's entry

This comes amid media reports that President Cyril Ramaphosa’s high-powered delegation was offering a workaround to South Africa’s Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) laws to enable Starlink’s entry into the local market.

Daily News
LUNGANI ZUNGU, Reuters and Manyane Manyane|Published

Facing Trump in the White House, Ramaphosa has one job: Defend South Africa’s sovereignty

President Cyril Ramaphosa prepares for a pivotal meeting with Trump, where he must defend South Africa's sovereignty against aggressive US policies.

Opinion
Lee Rondganger|Published

US-Africa tensions rise ahead of Ramaphosa’s high-stakes Trump meeting

Political analysts weigh in on the upcoming meeting between South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and US President Donald Trump, highlighting the challenges and opportunities for bilateral relations amid rising tensions.

News Politics
Thabo Makwakwa|Published

Cyril Ramaphosa's pivotal meeting with Donald Trump: A chance to reset US-SA relations

The Presidency confirmed that Cyril Ramaphosa will meet with US President Donald Trump next week.

News Politics
Kamogelo Moichela|Published

US grossly undermines SA, says Presidency

The South African government has rejected US claims of refugee status for Afrikaners, asserting that such actions undermine national sovereignty.

Cape Times News
Mashudu Sadike and Reuters|Published

Afrikaners leave South Africa for the US amid controversy

A group of Afrikaners prepares to leave South Africa for the US, citing economic hardship and a lack of opportunities, amidst a backdrop of political tension and controversy over their refugee status.

Cape Argus News
Mashudu Sadike|Published

US affording refugee status to fleeing Afrikaners 'disturbs' South Africa government

President Ramaphosa and US President Donald Trump recently spoke, agreeing to meet to resolve tensions. However, the South African government has maintained its hard line against the US, saying that its actions are undermining the country's sovereignty.

Daily News News
Mashudu Sadike|Published

Group of Afrikaners flee South Africa for a new life in the US

President Ramaphosa and US President Donald Trump recently spoke, agreeing to meet to resolve tensions. However, the South African government has maintained its hard line against the US, saying that its actions are undermining the country's sovereignty.

News South Africa Gauteng
Mashudu Sadike|Published

Easter travel safety: President Cyril Ramaphosa's advice for South African motorists

With thousands on the move this Easter, President Cyril Ramaphosa warns motorists of the dangers on the roads and emphasises the importance of safety.

News South Africa
Mthobisi Nozulela|Published

Rand faces investor scrutiny as US snub of envoy Jonas looms

Investors are on high alert as the South African rand faces potential turbulence amid reports of the US rejecting newly appointed envoy Mcebisi Jonas, raising concerns over diplomatic relations and currency stability.

Business Report Economy
Philippa Larkin|Published