Trump’s surprising gift to South Africa
The United States’ aggressive trade policies in 2025 proved to be an unexpected boon for South Africa and global trade patterns.
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French farmers stage new Paris protest in bid to halt Mercosur deal
French farmers drove tractors into Paris on Tuesday for the second time in a week to protest against an EU-Mercosur trade deal they say threatens local agriculture by creating unfair competition with cheaper South American imports.
Top US lawmaker calls South Africa ‘America’s adversary’
The Chairman of the United States Senate’s Foreign Relations Committee has called South Africa “an adversary of America,” calling for further action against the nation.
BTS: Why the megastar boy band never really went away
The world’s biggest boy band are due to reveal their 2026 tour dates – why is it causing so much excitement?
Top Australian writers’ festival cancelled after Palestinian author barred
One of Australia’s top writers’ festivals was cancelled on Tuesday, after 180 authors boycotted the event and its director resigned saying she could not be party to silencing a Palestinian author and warned moves to ban protests and slogans after the Bondi Beach mass shooting threatened free speech.
BBC seeks to have Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit dismissed
The BBC will file a motion to dismiss US President Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit over its editing of a speech that made it appear he had directed supporters to storm the US Capitol.
Uganda orders two rights groups to halt work days before election
Uganda’s government has ordered two local rights groups to halt their work days before Thursday’s election, which the United Nations Human Rights Office says is taking place in an atmosphere of repression and intimidation.
Uganda decides: Inside the campaign tactics shaping 2026
As Ugandans go to the polls on 15 January 2026, the results will reveal not only who has won political power, but which campaign strategies resonated most with the electorate
Who is US ambassador-designate to South Africa, Leo Brent Bozell III?
Bozell’s rhetoric has frequently drawn fire from critics, who accuse him of racism, notably for slyly describing Barack Obama as a ‘skinny ghetto crackhead’.
Port of Maputo achieves record volumes in 2025
Rail volumes surge 17%, reinforcing the port’s position as a key Southern African logistics hub
African coaches lead all Afcon semifinal teams
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations semifinals feature four African coaches, with Senegal, Egypt, Morocco, and Nigeria led by local managers, marking a significant shift from the past preference for European and South American coaches.
READER LETTER | Broos stifles Bafana’s creativity
Hugo Broos claims that Bafana Bafana did not perform well at the Afcon due to a lack of South African players playing in the big leagues in Europe.
Ultra-wealthy BEE beneficiaries don’t give money to uplift poor black people
Professor William Gumede argues that those who have become ultra-wealthy through BEE don’t spend their money on uplifting poorer black citizens.
OPINION | SA should look to the East to bolster economic diversification
The UAE has recently positioned itself beyond just being a tourist destination — a trade shift SA can learn from as it develops its economy.
Malum Foodie achieves TikTok fame with creative take on local dishes
Digital culinary wizard grows a loyal fan base with his approach to SA food
One government tax crushing critical South African industry
SA Canegrowers has called on the government to scrap the local sugar tax, as it is adding severe pressure to the country’s already strained sugarcane industry.
Le Pen’s political fate rests on appeal trial opening in France
The head of her far-right party, Jordan Bardella, warns banning her running for president would be “deeply worrying” for democracy.
Crackdown on illegal working leads to surge in arrests
Raids on businesses such as nail bars and takeaways have increased by 77% since Labour took office, the government says.
OPINION | As schools reopen, adolescent mothers are still left at the gate
Back-to-school must mean a real return to learning for those who became mothers too soon
Zwane urges Mbule to shed some kilos
Retired Mamelodi Sundowns defender Siyanda Zwane has made a heartfelt plea to Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana midfielder Sipho Mbule to shed some kilos, feeling the 27-year-old’s game lacked hard work to complement his indisputable talent.