International News
SAJFP to escalate pressure on govt to cut all ties with Israel
By: Thabi Shomolekae 14th October 2025 South African Jews for a Free Palestine on Tuesday said it would escalate pressure on the South African government and all parties to impose full... →
Mali to impose reciprocal visa bond requirement for US nationals
By: Reuters 13th October 2025 Mali has announced it will require US nationals to post bonds of up to $10 000 for business and tourist visas, after the Trump administration said... →
Global trade remains strong, despite uncertainty, policy changes – Unctad
By: Tasneem Bulbulia 10th October 2025 The latest ‘Global Trade Update’ from UN Trade and Development (Unctad), released on October 9, shows that global trade expanded by about... →
Israel, Hamas reach deal to free hostages in Gaza breakthrough
By: Bloomberg 9th October 2025 Israel and Hamas have reached a deal for the release of all hostages held by the militant group in Gaza, a major step toward ending a two-year war... →
IMF chief says global economy doing 'better than feared,' risks remain
By: Reuters 8th October 2025 The world economy has proven more resilient than expected despite acute strains from multiple shocks, the head of the International Monetary Fund... →
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... →
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... →
