Former US State Department official Mike Benz claims USAID was used to influence regimes worldwide as the Trump administration permanently shuts down its funding in South Africa.
Dana Brown, the US chargé d’affaires in South Africa, has resigned with immediate effect amid rising diplomatic tensions between Pretoria and Washington.
The Trump administration has permanently cut HIV/AIDS funding to South Africa, leaving critical health programs in jeopardy.
AfriForum and Solidarity met with Trump officials to push for US intervention in South Africa.
Donald Trump has announced a new $5 million Gold Card program, allowing wealthy foreigners to buy US residency and a path to citizenship.
South Africa’s Cabinet has rejected Enoch Godongwana’s revised Budget over tax disagreements, deepening the standoff within the GNU.
The South African government is allowing black-owned businesses to import US chicken without anti-dumping duties, but potential AGOA revocation could impact poultry prices.
Lamola addressed the attendees at the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held in Nasrec, Johannesburg, while President Cyril Ramaphosa officially opened the gathering.
The statement was issued following a Cabinet Meeting on 12 February 2025 and a special Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, 29 January 2025.
South Africa hosts the G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting under its historic presidency, amid US tensions—here’s what it means for the average citizen.
The postponement of Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s Budget Speech due to cabinet disagreements sent the South African rand tumbling amid economic uncertainty.
Alice Weidel, the far-right AfD leader, is shaking up Germany’s elections with nationalist rhetoric. Here’s what you must know.
TikTok has officially returned to the US App Store after President Donald Trump delayed the enforcement of a nationwide ban, but questions remain over the app’s long-term future.
President Cyril Ramaphosa defended the Expropriation Act in his SONA reply, dismissing fears of land grabs.
President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to respond to the 2025 SONA debate today. Here’s how to watch live in South Africa.
Israel has threatened to resume fighting in Gaza if Hamas does not release hostages by midday on Saturday, putting the ceasefire at risk of collapse.
The SANDF will hand over the bodies of soldiers killed in the DRC this week amid growing calls for South Africa to withdraw from the escalating conflict.
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla refuses to apologize after publicly insulting Floyd Shivambu, defying MK Party leadership and risking expulsion.
The MKP argues that Afriforum’s actions amounted to conspiring with a foreign power to weaken South Africa’s economy.
The DA has filed a court challenge against the Expropriation Act, citing constitutional concerns, in a move that could delay its implementation and strain relations within the GNU.
Musk has actively promoted the idea that Malema, through his party’s policies, is responsible for white oppression and land seizures in South Africa.
After resigning from the EFF, Mbuyiseni Ndlozi hinted at his next career move in a recent interview.
The Department of Public Works has completed the R13 million Dome for temporary Parliamentary sittings, but questions arise over whether it truly saves costs.
The EFF has called for South Africa to revoke the citizenship of Afrikaners who take US refugee status, condemning Trump’s executive order as an attack on national sovereignty.
A controversial addition to Trump’s executive order is a directive that paves the way for Afrikaners in South Africa to be resettled in the US as refugees.
The Heads of State and Government of SADC and the EAC agreed to meet urgently following their respective extraordinary summits held last month to deliberate on the way forward regarding the security situation in the DRC.
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s SONA 2025 outlined plans for job creation, energy reforms, infrastructure, and crime prevention. Here’s what he promised this year.
President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver SONA 2025 on 6 February. Here’s what to expect, details on Cape Town road closures, and how to watch live.
Former President Jacob Zuma will not attend SONA 2025, with his party claiming that his court case was scheduled to prevent him from being present.
The executive order declares that federal funding will be withdrawn from educational institutions that allow transgender athletes to compete in women’s sports.
