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Mashatile warns of rising costs of living owing to trade tensions, encourages multilateralism 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 29th April 2025 Deputy President Paul Mashatile said on Tuesday that a “fair, transparent, equitable, and inclusive” international order is essential for economic... →
South Africa 2025 economic growth forecast cut to 1.5% on tariff worries: Reuters poll
By: Reuters 25th April 2025 South African economic growth will be a bit weaker this year than thought a month ago partly due to trade tensions, with US President Donald Trump... →
ANC firm on its values in 'constructive' meeting with DA
By: Thabi Shomolekae 25th April 2025 During its discussions with the Democratic Alliance, the African National Congress said it remained rooted in its values and resolutions, and will... →
DA rules out quitting coalition 
By: Bloomberg 25th April 2025 The leader of the Democratic Alliance said his party remains committed to being part of the nation’s coalition government despite ongoing wrangling... →
Diplomacy and dialogue stronger than weapons, says Ramaphosa during Zelenskyy visit
By: Sashnee Moodley 24th April 2025 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy touched down in South Africa on Thursday for an official visit with President Cyril Ramaphosa to discuss... →
Parties take aim at DA, saying VAT hike reversal not a result of court action
By: Thabi Shomolekae 24th April 2025 The African National Congress (ANC) and nine other political parties on Thursday rubbished claims by the Democratic Alliance (DA) that the reversal... →
DA celebrates VAT hike reversal, questions Godongwana’s decision
By: Thabi Shomolekae 24th April 2025 The Democratic Alliance on Thursday expressed jubilation at Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s reversal of the value-added tax increase, but... →
ANC welcomes investigation into Mashatile shooting incident
By: Thabi Shomolekae 23rd April 2025 The African National Congress has been given assurances by National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola that the incident involving Deputy... →
Inflation eases to an almost five-year low
By: Bloomberg 23rd April 2025 South African inflation slowed to an almost five-year low in March, taking it below the floor of the central bank’s target range. The consumer... →
Ramaphosa to host Ukraine’s Zelenskyy following call with Putin
By: Thabi Shomolekae 23rd April 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on his first official visit to South Africa at the Union... →
Ramaphosa says Putin committed to peaceful resolution of Russia-Ukraine conflict
By: Thabi Shomolekae 22nd April 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Tuesday, that Russian President Vladimir Putin has committed to working together towards a peaceful resolution of... →
HSF says COSAS 4 judgment reflects commitment to accountability for Apartheid atrocities
22nd April 2025 The Helen Suzman Foundation has welcomed the landmark judgment in the COSAS 4 matter, saying it reflected a commitment to accountability for the... →
