Tag: South Africa
South Africa: Ramaphosa fires DA Deputy Minister
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has dismissed a senior Democratic Alliance (DA) member from his position as deputy…
South Africa secures $1.5 billion World Bank loan
South Africa has finalized a $1.5 billion loan agreement with the World Bank to support efforts aimed at…
South Africa urges UN mediation after U.S. bombing of Iran nuclear sites
South Africa has expressed deep concern over the United States military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, calling for…
Elon Musk’s influence on Trump and the Afrikaner genocide debate. By Loyiso Sidimba
Sidimba is a South African journalist The public fallout between US President Donald Trump and South African-born billionaire…
South Africa revisits killings of apartheid-era activists
Decades after one of apartheid South Africa’s most infamous political crimes, a new judicial inquest has commenced to…
Soccer: Egypt beat South Africa 2-1 to win its first CAF Champions League
Pyramids of Egypt survived late pressure to beat Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa 2-1 in Cairo on Sunday…
South Africa stands firm on empowerment laws amid starlink debate
South Africa has no intention of diluting its Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) laws to accommodate Elon Musk's satellite…
South Africa scraps VAT hike amid coalition tensions and investor concerns
JOHANNESBURG, April 24 (Reuters) — South Africa has dropped plans to raise its value-added tax (VAT) rate from…
Trump versus the rest of the world. By Chido Nwangwu
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. By Chido Nwangwu. Follow on X…
Algeria, Egypt, and Morocco edge closer to World Cup Qualification; South Africa faces points deduction
(Reuters) - Algeria, Egypt, and Morocco secured crucial home victories on Tuesday, strengthening their bids for 2026 FIFA…
South Africa seeks stronger trade ties with U.S. amid diplomatic tensions
(Africanews) - South Africa is actively engaging with the Trump administration to strengthen trade relations with the United…
South African Ambassador’s expulsion sparks diplomatic tensions
(Africanews) - The expulsion of South Africa's ambassador to the United States underscores a case of "diplomatic bullying"…