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South Africa will continue to pursue trade deal with US despite Trump’s letter confirming 30% tariff 

By: Terence Creamer     Updated 4 hours ago President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa will continue with its diplomatic efforts towards a more balanced and mutually beneficial trade... 

President Cyril Ramaphosa and President Donal Trump talk during what was a hostile Oval Office meeting on May 21
President Cyril Ramaphosa and President Donal Trump talk during what was a hostile Oval Office meeting on May 21
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South Sudan's president fires army chief after seven months in post

By: Reuters     Updated 43 minutes ago South Sudan's President Salva Kiir has fired the country's army chief after seven months in the post and named a replacement, according to an... 

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South Africa’s palladium can cut South Africa’s water treatment costs, researchers show 

By: Martin Creamer     Updated 1 hour 37 minutes ago The message Nornickel's Palladium Center head Dmitry Izotov communicated strongly at South Africa’s PGM Industry Day in Johannesburg in April was... 

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Child labour numbers rise in homes where adults are jobless – South African study

7th July 2025 Child labour is a big concern across the world. It is particularly acute in countries in the global south, where it is estimated that about... 

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Will the US brokered Rwanda-DRC deal pave the way for peace?

7th July 2025 Domestic power struggles between President Tshisekedi and former President Kabila will likely complicate difficult negotiations with M23. Recent... 

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Africa must help steer the world away from deep-sea mining

7th July 2025 Unilateral deep-sea mining, such as that planned by the Trump administration, could have grave impacts on Africa. Under President Donald Trump, the... 

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COP30’s uphill battle to shift from gender rhetoric to action

4th July 2025 Gender-responsive policy is vital for climate resilience, but that requires actionable and better resourced plans. Women and girls make up 80% of... 

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WTO issues new edition of World Tariff Profiles

WTO issues new edition of World Tariff Profiles

Updated 2 hours 19 minutes ago The WTO published on 7 July the 2025 edition of World Tariff Profiles, which provides comprehensive data on the tariffs and non-tariff measures... 

The Case for Development in 2025: Exploring new narratives for aid in the context of the EU’s new strategic agenda

The Case for Development in 2025: Exploring new narratives for aid in the context of the EU’s new strategic agenda

Updated 2 hours 23 minutes ago The aid system is in a moment of significant transition, both due to large budget cuts and the loss of legitimacy of an outdated aid model. Budget... 

Circular Economy in Africa at the World Circular Economy Forum 2025

Circular Economy in Africa at the World Circular Economy Forum 2025

4th July 2025 The 2025 World Circular Economy Forum provided a timely moment to elevate Africa’s circular economy agenda within global conversations. With 1 206... 

 Implementing World Summit on the Information Society Outcomes: A Twenty-Year Review

Implementing World Summit on the Information Society Outcomes: A Twenty-Year Review

4th July 2025 Since the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS), held in two phases in 2003 and 2005, digital technologies and services have advanced... 

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USA tariffs: Last chance for Ramaphosa to save major job losses 

Updated 2 hours 2 minutes ago South Africa can still escape the pain that the US’s 30% trade tariff will bring upon its economy, provided President Cyril Ramaphosa takes urgent... 

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Debt sustainability is the key to development

Updated 2 hours 9 minutes ago Dear Fellow South African,  Last week, the world came together at the 4th Financing for Development Conference in Sevilla, Spain, to agree on a set... 

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Media accreditation for special officlal funeral of former

Updated 2 hours 16 minutes ago The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) invites members of the media who wish to cover the special official funeral of the late... 

No social grants have been suspended

No social grants have been suspended

Updated 3 hours ago The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has noted commentary about the social grants review process that the Agency is currently... 

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Webber Wentzel shortlisted in 20 categories for the 2025 African Legal Awards

Updated 3 hours ago Webber Wentzel has been shortlisted in 20 categories for the 2025 African Legal Awards, a recognition that reflects the firm’s depth of expertise... 

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Woolworths triumphs over Sars in VAT showdown – Supreme Court clarifies input VAT rules amid Sars’ narrow interpretation

Updated 3 hours ago In a significant win for taxpayers on the South African Revenue Service’s (Sars) “narrow” approach to the ability to claim input Value-Added Tax... 

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Cabinet approves key aspects on the employment of foreigners

7th July 2025 Cabinet announced on 28 May 2025 that it has approved both the National Labour Migration Policy (NLMP) 2025 White Paper and the Employment Services... 

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UK Court of Appeal on understanding policy intent through pre-contractual documents

4th July 2025 A recent decision by the UK Court of Appeal (Civil Division) offers valuable insights into the role of the disclosure of pre-contractual documents... 

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