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The court will review parents' appeal against a Maryland school district's 2022 decision to add books on prejudice, homosexuality, and gender identity to early grade curricula.
US media and officials are not happy with the appointment of Mcebisi Jonas as Special Envoy to the country.
US media and officials are not happy with the appointment of Mcebisi Jonas as Special Envoy to the country.
MISA warns of possible job losses in SA's car industry after Volvo Cars announced plans to cut its dealership network.
The trip, scheduled for April 23-24, will take place on the sidelines of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Spring meetings.
Donald Trump says China must take the initiative in trade negotiations, following accusations of Beijing reneging on a significant Boeing deal.
Finanace minister Enoch Godongwana heading to the US for a G20 meeting. The meeting will bring together finance ministers and central bank governors from G20 member countries, invited countries, and international organisations to discuss global economic challenges, financial stability, and policies aimed at fostering economic growth.
Facing US tariffs, President Ramaphosa reveals a strategic plan to diversify South Africa's export markets, enhancing access and fortifying industrial resilience.
South African National Defence Force troops are stranded in the Democratic Republic of Congo due to the closure of Goma International Airport, raising concerns over their safety and the implications for regional peacekeeping efforts.
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday announced Mcebisi Jonas as the country's special envoy to the US.
Chinese automaker BAIC is set to expand its struggling Gqeberha vehicle assembly plant, signalling a renewed commitment to South African manufacturing despite ongoing US tariff pressures.
The EFF has announced a planned march to the office of Northern Cape Premier Dr. Zamani Saul in Kimberley on April 22 to request a review on Orania’s status.
Could Trump's actions signal a return to an era of imperialism in global politics? Analysts warn that his disregard for international norms may reshape the world order.
iPhone prices in South Africa could rise significantly as Trump increases China tariffs to 125%, directly impacting Apple's supply chain.
South African citrus growers are urgently appealing to government to negotiate with the US over a new 31% tariff that threatens to devastate the industry, putting 35,000 jobs at risk and potentially collapsing rural economies dependent on citrus exports.
Economists and trade analysts from South Africa and across the African continent have raised concerns about recently announced US tariffs, warning of potential disruptions to local industries, increased consumer prices, and complications for Africa's economic recovery. International experts echo these sentiments, highlighting risks to global trade relations and market stability.
The US president has too much power and must be taken down, Rep. Al Green has said.
The United States has imposed 31% tariffs on South African exports, including vehicles, precious metals, and agricultural products. As economic pressure mounts, local and international experts are urging South Africa to diversify its trade partnerships beyond traditional markets to mitigate impact and ensure economic resilience.
Minister Ronald Lamola rejects allegations of South Africa's prior knowledge of Hamas' October 7 attack on Israel, labelling them as 'lies and propaganda' aimed at tarnishing the country's human rights reputation.
US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that all US imports will be subject to a base duty of 10%, with higher rates applied to 60 nations, including South Africa.
Congressman Ronny Jackson has introduced legislation that could fundamentally alter US-South Africa relations by enabling sanctions against South African officials deemed to be aligning with US adversaries. The bill reflects growing tensions as South Africa strengthens ties with China, Russia, and Iran, while experts warn the move could backfire on US interests in the Global South.
A UK-based judicial rights group has called for US sanctions against South Africa, claiming the government had prior knowledge of Hamas's October 2023 attack on Israel. South African officials have dismissed these allegations as 'unverified and baseless' amid ongoing international legal actions regarding the Gaza conflict.
South Africa is urgently seeking a new trade agreement with the United States following the imposition of 30% tariffs on key exports. As the US represents South Africa's second-largest trading partner with automotive exports alone worth R37 billion annually, these tariffs threaten significant economic damage.
South Africa's Minister Parks Tau is set to engage US authorities urgently over the Trump administration's impending 25% tariff on automobile imports, a move that could jeopardise over $2 billion in annual vehicle exports and thousands of jobs.
IOL reported on Monday that the US has deployed multiple teams to convert offices into an ad hoc refugee centre housing thousands of Afrikaners.