International News
Dirco confident UN Council will take ‘progressive decisions’ against US after Venezuelan invasion
By: Thabi Shomolekae 5th January 2026 International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola on Monday expressed confidence that progressive decisions will be taken, and robust... →
South African rand steady after Venezuela shock
By: Reuters 5th January 2026 The South African rand was steady in early trade on Monday, as investors considered the implications of US military action in Venezuela, escalating... →
White South Africans could get Trump biography for kids in refugee welcome packet 
By: Reuters 18th December 2025 White South Africans coming to the US as refugees could get a biography of President Donald Trump for children as part of a welcome packet proposed... →
DBSA says $200m Lobito loan in line with regional integration strategy
By: Terence Creamer 18th December 2025 South Africa’s State-owned Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) says its $200-million funding contribution to a larger $753-million loan... →
South Africa arrests Kenyans working on US refugee applications
By: Reuters 17th December 2025 South Africa on Wednesday said its authorities had arrested and would deport seven Kenyan nationals illegally working on processing refugee... →
EU to strengthen carbon levy on high-emission imports
By: Reuters 17th December 2025 The European Union will expand its carbon border levy - a fee charged on imports of high-emission goods - to cover car parts and washing machines,... →
Trump adds seven countries, including Syria, to full travel ban list
By: Reuters 17th December 2025 US President Donald Trump on Tuesday expanded a list of countries subject to a full travel ban, prohibiting citizens from an additional seven... →
African Development Bank seeks $25-billion for low-cost lending amid waning US engagement
By: Reuters 15th December 2025 The African Development Bank (AfDB) opened a donor-pledging conference on Monday for its fund that lends money to low-income countries on... →
