Tag: South Africa
More countries ease visa rules to strengthen ties with Nigeria
A growing number of countries are making it easier for Nigerian travellers to obtain visas, study, invest, or…
South Africa: Police chief alleges syndicate infiltration in justice system
A senior police officer in South Africa has reignited debate about corruption and political interference within the country’s…
South Africa: Taxi route closures deepen commuter frustrations
Residents in Mfuleni have expressed growing frustration after the suspension of taxi services to Somerset West, according to…
USAfrica: Walmart to launch its first branded stores in South Africa; South Africa’s Shoprite to exit Ghana, Malawi
South African retail sales giant, Shoprite, continues to exit several of the African markets. It has announced plans…
South Africa moves to ease U.S. trade tensions
South Africa has dispatched senior officials to the United States as part of renewed efforts to negotiate relief…
Julius Malema advocates stronger Nigeria–South Africa ties for Africa’s future
South African opposition leader and President of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), Julius Malema, has strongly denounced xenophobia…
South Africa raises alarm over potential job losses as U.S. tariffs loom
South Africa has expressed serious concern over the economic impact of new U.S. trade tariffs, warning that…
South Africa unveils support measures in response to US tariffs
With a sweeping 30 percent U.S. tariff on South African exports set to take effect later this week, the…
Ramaphosa still optimistic on U.S. trade deal
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Friday, August 1, 2025, that he remains cautiously optimistic about reaching…
South Africa seeks last-minute U.S. trade deal
South Africa is making a last-minute effort to submit an improved trade proposal to the United States in…
Trump may skip G20 summit over disputes with South Africa
A potential diplomatic rift is unfolding as U.S. President Donald Trump has indicated he may not attend the…
South Africa seeks $500M in innovative FX funding post-budget deal
In a strategic move to strengthen its fiscal position for the 2025/26 financial year, South Africa’s National Treasury…