ActionSA rejects further ZEP extension 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 8th October 2025 ActionSA has rejected further extended validity of the Zimbabwean Exemption Permits (ZEPs), saying this represents yet another act of “indecision... →
EFF says govt’s reaction to Israel's aggression toward S African activists ‘indecisive’
By: Thabi Shomolekae 8th October 2025 The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) criticised President Cyril Ramaphosa and his government for what it termed “failure” to take a firm and moral... →
Mandela's grandson returns to South Africa after deportation by Israel
By: Reuters 8th October 2025 The grandson of late South African president and anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela arrived in Johannesburg on Wednesday after being detained... →
MKP asks DA’s Kohler Barnard to recuse herself from Parly Saps committee
By: Thabi Shomolekae 8th October 2025 The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) on Wednesday said it will formally write to National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza requesting the immediate... →
Anglo committed to investing R600m in junior exploration fund, Joburg Indaba hears
By: Martin Creamer 8th October 2025 On day one of the Joburg Indaba, Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad revealed commitment to invest R600-million in South Africa’s junior exploration... →
Madagascar protesters reject president's offer of talks
By: Reuters 8th October 2025 Youth protesters in Madagascar on Wednesday rejected an offer to join President Andry Rajoelina's "national dialogue" with various groups, accusing... →
Nearly 90% of surveyed East Congo clinics out of medicines, Red Cross says
By: Reuters 8th October 2025 More than 200 health facilities in war-hit eastern Congo have run out of medicines due to widespread looting and supply chain disruptions during... →
South African rand muted on risk aversion as US shutdown drags on
By: Reuters 8th October 2025 The South African rand was flat in early trade on Wednesday, mirroring most emerging market currencies, as investor concerns over a prolonged US... →
Ramaphosa appoints panel to select next NDPP
By: Thabi Shomolekae 8th October 2025 Ahead of the end of National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) Advocate Shamila Batohi’s term of office, President Cyril Ramaphosa has... →
Madagascar president plans 'national dialogue' as protesters declare ultimatum
By: Reuters 8th October 2025 Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina said he planned to hold a "national dialogue" with various groups on Wednesday after youth protesters issued... →
Gold's rush to record heights propelled by global anxieties
By: Reuters 8th October 2025 Anxieties over global geopolitical and economic risks are the biggest drivers pushing gold's 53% surge this year to a record over $4 000/oz, with... →
Six S Africans released from Israel
By: Thabi Shomolekae 7th October 2025 The Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation on Tuesday confirmed the release of six South African activists from Israel,... →
Additional reforms needed to tackle South Africa's ‘unemployment catastrophe’, think tank argues
By: Terence Creamer 7th October 2025 A new report by the Centre for Development and Enterprise (CDE) calls for additional policy reforms to tackle the country’s “unemployment... →
