South Africa is staring down the barrel of a major economic blow after the United States confirmed it will impose steep tariffs—up to 30%—on goods and produce imported from the country. The move, effective 07 August 2025, follows a diplomatic and trade negotiation failure led by Trade Minister Parks Tau and International Relations Minister Ronald… Continue reading Economic Turmoil Looms as U.S. Tariffs Slam South Africa Amid Diplomatic Breakdown
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South African Businesses Brace for Tariff Blow as Trump Targets Trade Deal
JOHANNESBURG – South Africa is facing a major economic jolt as the United States, under President Donald Trump, prepares to impose sweeping tariffs on South African exports, a move that could upend trade relations, hurt local industries, and threaten jobs. The Department of Trade and Industry confirmed that South Africa has formally requested more time… Continue reading South African Businesses Brace for Tariff Blow as Trump Targets Trade Deal
South Africans Applying for US Visas Forced to Make Social Media Accounts Public for Officials to Scrutinize Them
The United States of America (USA) is tightening its visa requirements, and has announced that, effective immediately, all South Africans applying for visas will have to make their social media accounts public so that officials can properly scrutinise them. This would allow the US officials tasked with granting visas to determine, based on social media… Continue reading South Africans Applying for US Visas Forced to Make Social Media Accounts Public for Officials to Scrutinize Them
U.S. Travel Ban Draws Concern from African Union
The African Union Commission (AUC) has raised concerns over a new U.S. travel ban that restricts entry from 19 countries, including several in Africa. The move, announced by former President Donald Trump in a video statement, has sparked reactions from international bodies and civil society voices alike. Twelve countries now face a full ban, including… Continue reading U.S. Travel Ban Draws Concern from African Union
Washington’s Disruptive Trade Wars Present Both Opportunities and Challenges to China and Africa
Borders that are crisscrossed more frequently by trade in goods and services are less likely to be besieged by soldiers and other armed elements, buttressing the fact that trade dividends are not just related to development, growth, and prosperity, but also include peace and mutual understanding through dialogue among civilisations. With the proliferation of regional… Continue reading Washington’s Disruptive Trade Wars Present Both Opportunities and Challenges to China and Africa
South Africa and the US have much more to gain from working together
Dear Fellow South African, Last week, I undertook a successful working visit to the United States at the invitation of President Donald Trump to strengthen relations between our two countries. The delegation that accompanied me included a diverse range of South Africans, with representatives from Government, business, labour and the sporting fraternity, all united in… Continue reading South Africa and the US have much more to gain from working together
SACP Says False Refugee Claims Are Aimed at Forcing SA to Halt Transformation
The South African Communist Party (SACP) says the false claims of Afrikaner refugees who recently left for the United States of America (USA) are aimed at forcing South Africa to halt its transformation policies. The communist party also says the country is being penalised for taking Israel to the International Court of Justice (ICJ). This… Continue reading SACP Says False Refugee Claims Are Aimed at Forcing SA to Halt Transformation
Afrikaner ‘Refugees’ Saga: Final Betrayal, Whiteness, Land, and the War on South Africa’s Sovereignty
What set my blood ablaze? The 46 Afrikaners who boarded a jet to the United States—cloaked in the victimhood of persecution, paraded before the altar of Donald Trump’s twisted version of asylum. They cry “persecution.” Persecuted by whom? The Black majority reclaiming their dignity? The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa? This is not migration.… Continue reading Afrikaner ‘Refugees’ Saga: Final Betrayal, Whiteness, Land, and the War on South Africa’s Sovereignty
President Cyril Ramaphosa to Meet Donald Trump amid SA-US Tension
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to jet off to the USA next week to meet with President Donald Trump in a bid to iron out a range of issues in the wake of a major diplomatic fallout between the two nations. According to the Presidency, Ramaphosa’s four-day official visit will take place between… Continue reading President Cyril Ramaphosa to Meet Donald Trump amid SA-US Tension
Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau Welcomes 49 Afrikaner ‘Refugees’ to US, Claims They Had Harrowing Stories of Violence in SA
The US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau says the 49 Afrikaner “refugees” who arrived in Washington DC on Monday described “harrowing stories of violence they faced in South Africa that was not redressed by the authorities, by the unjust application of the law.” Landau made these remarks while welcoming them alongside Deputy Secretary of… Continue reading Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau Welcomes 49 Afrikaner ‘Refugees’ to US, Claims They Had Harrowing Stories of Violence in SA