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South Africa says its expropriation act is not exceptional after Trump says he will cut off aid
By: Reuters 3rd February 2025 South Africa's foreign ministry said on Monday that its expropriation act was not exceptional, after US President Donald Trump said he would cut... →
Trump to cut off funding for South Africa over expropriation act
By: Reuters 3rd February 2025 US President Donald Trump said on Sunday, without citing evidence, that "certain classes of people" in South Africa were being treated "very badly"... →
Taiwan says S Africa gives March deadline to move office from Pretoria
By: Reuters 3rd February 2025 The South African government has given Taiwan a deadline of the end of March to relocate the island's de facto embassy outside of the capital city... →
Trump aid order raises HIV risk for 136 000 babies, experts warn
By: Bloomberg 29th January 2025 Almost 136 000 babies are expected to be born with HIV in the next three months, mostly in Africa, because of the Trump administration’s “stop work... →
Trump moves likely inflationary for South Africa, FirstRand CEO says 
By: Bloomberg 24th January 2025 Tariffs proposed by US President Donald Trump will likely have an inflationary impact on South Africa, according to the chief executive officer of... →
US WHO exit jeopardises Africa, says health body
By: Reuters 24th January 2025 The US plan to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO) will squeeze Africa's health initiatives, the Africa Centres for Disease Control... →
One by one, world leaders in Davos fall in line in Trump era 
By: Bloomberg 23rd January 2025 He’s not showing up in person, and his video address will come as the World Economic Forum is already winding down. But Donald Trump is still what... →
South Africa not worried about relationship with US under Trump, Ramaphosa says
By: Reuters 23rd January 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Wednesday that he was not worried about the country's relationship with the US under President Donald Trump.... →
