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South Africa’s vehicle exports to US decimated by Trump’s tariffs
IOL
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South Africa’s vehicle exports to the United States have dropped dramatically following the imposition of US tariffs, with declines of 73% in the first quarter of 2025, and further falls of 80% and 85% in April and May, respectively. This is...
South African opposition leader Jacob Zuma voices support for Morocco’s autonomy plan for Sahara
Hespress
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July 15, 2025
In a significant diplomatic development, South African opposition party “uMkhonto we Sizwe,” led by former President Jacob Zuma, has publicly endorsed Morocco’s autonomy plan for the Sahara, marking a sharp departure from the long-standing...
IEC warning: These rising threats could endanger future elections in South Africa
The Citizen (South Africa)
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July 15, 2025
IEC officials briefed Parliament about the 2024 general elections, on Tuesday. The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has raised concerns about the growing threat of misinformation and disinformation, warning that it could undermine the...
IEC faced unprecedented challenges during 2024 general elections, South Africans discuss
Briefly
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July 15, 2025
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) appeared before Parliament to discuss the challenges it faced during the recent general elections The IEC's top officials said that the Commission faced a lot of challenges, including court cases and...
Woman's foreign husband pays lobola within 6 months in TikTok video, South Africa divided
Briefly
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July 15, 2025
A woman shared her love story on the internet and it caught a lot of people's attention The lady found love beyond borders and she showed people how dedicated her man was to their relationship Online users were touched by the foreign man who was...
Chile may benefit from U.S. tariff on South African exports
Fresh Plaza
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July 15, 2025
Agricultural exports from Chile might see benefits due to a potential 30% tariff on South African fruit and wine exports to the United States. This tariff increase, announced by the Trump Administration, is contingent on South Africa's response by...
New Renault Boreal, a potentially affordable family-sized SUV, is on the radar for South Africa
IOL
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July 15, 2025
Renault has revealed a brand new SUV product called the Boreal, and it will be sold in emerging markets outside of Europe. South Africa is also on the radar for the new product, with the French brand’s local representative confirming to IOL that...
Meet the South African who started a Silicon Valley AI firm at 22, made it on Forbes and won a Google award
The Citizen (South Africa)
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July 15, 2025
At 16, she won the Google Science Fair; at 22, she launched her AI company; and at 25, she made it onto the Forbes list. South African Kiara Nirghin has been making headlines for years for her achievements in the tech world, with her latest...
Seas4Life Ocean Safaris Unveils Partnership With Shark Research Unit-South Africa
Deeper Blue
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July 15, 2025
To mark Shark Awareness Day this week, Seas4Life Ocean Safaris has announced a partnership with the Shark Research Unit-South Africa, offering guests and ocean enthusiasts an opportunity to witness and support shark research and conservation at...
South Africa’s mining production edges up 0.2% in May 2025
CNBC Africa
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July 15, 2025
In a surprising turn for the South African mining industry, the country's production figures have edged slightly upward. After months of poor performance, the sector registered a meager but significant growth of 0.2% in production for May 2025,...
Exports Collapse: South African Cars Shut Out of U.S. Market
Arabian Post
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July 15, 2025
South African vehicle shipments to the United States have plunged after U. S. import tariffs were escalated, posing a serious threat to jobs and industrial hubs across the country. Export volumes dropped by 73 per cent in the first quarter of 2025...
South African police minister suspended over gang crime allegations
1News
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa suspended the country's police minister and announced an investigation into allegations he has been colluding with criminal syndicates. Ramaphosa's actions on Sunday (local time) follow allegations made by a...
Raising awareness: South African mother warns parents after frightening playground encounter
IOL
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July 15, 2025
A South African mother is sounding the alarm after a close call at a playground outside a shopping centre left her shaken and more aware than ever of the growing threat to children’s safety. With a recent spike in child kidnapping across the...
Strengthening South Africa-China relations
CNBC Africa
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July 15, 2025
In a historic move, South Africa has initiated its first official participation in the China International Supply Chain Expo, marking a pivotal step toward enhancing trade relations between the two nations. A high-level delegation led by South...
Discretionary Fund Managers and the South African investment landscape
CNBC Africa
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July 15, 2025
The role of Discretionary Fund Managers (DFMs) in the South African financial sector is undergoing significant transformation as independent financial advisors (IFAs) increasingly rely on these partners to streamline their operations. In a recent...
South Africa’s telcos battle to monetise 5G as 4G suffices for most
TechCentral
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July 15, 2025
The relative stability of the power grid, following the worst year of load shedding on record in 2023, has given South African mobile operators more financial room to up their investments into expanding their 5G networks. But international trends...
Springboks captain Kolisi makes first appearance of season
Eye Witness News
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JOHANNESBURG - Captain and flanker Siya Kolisi will make his first appearance of the season when Rugby World Cup holders South Africa face Georgia in Mbombela on Saturday in a one-off Test. A stiff neck ruled the two-time World Cup winner out of...
Boland has best average in 100 years after hat-trick skittles West Indies
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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July 15, 2025
Scott Boland could lay claim to being Australia's unluckiest ever cricketer after adding a Test hat-trick to a magical late-career surge since his famous 2021 Boxing Day debut. Statistically the best Test bowler in more than 100 years, Boland...
Colombia hosts first Hague Group summit to finalize action against Israel’s Gaza offensive
El País
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July 15, 2025
Colombia will host the first emergency ministerial summit of the Hague Group this week. The meeting, scheduled for Bogotá on July 15 and 16, seeks to coordinate concrete actions, including “legal and diplomatic measures,” against Israel’s...
London Mayor Kicks Off Trade Mission In Lagos, Calls Nigeria’s Commercial Hub Africa’s Cultural Capital
Sahara Reporters
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The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has made his first official visit to Africa since assuming office, starting with Lagos, the commercial hub of Nigeria. The London Mayor is on his first-ever mayoral trade mission to Africa, visiting Nigeria, Ghana...