Politics
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South Africa rejects US visa restrictions over racial equity policies
South Africa rejects new US visa restrictions over racial equity policies, accusing Trump administration of misrepresenting laws and damaging bilateral relations.
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US announces visa restrictions over South Africa’s race policies
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announces visa restrictions targeting South African officials involved in race-based discrimination and land confiscation policies.
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Brics Summit ends with focus on multilateralism and economic growth
Brics leaders adopt New Delhi Declaration pushing for reformed global governance without single-country dominance at summit.
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BRICS leaders call for calm in Middle East conflict
BRICS nations overcome divisions to call for Middle East calm as China’s Xi visits India for first time since 2019.
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DA rejects Mangaung investigation into city manager misconduct allegations
The Mangaung Metro’s Council decision not to institute disciplinary proceedings against the City Manager, was questioned in a news conference held by the DA today.
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Minister Majodina faces backlash after vulgar outburst at Kouga community meeting
Water Minister Pemmy Majodina exchanged profanities with a disabled resident at a Kouga community meeting, sparking DA ethics complaint.
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Former Speaker Mapisa-Nqakula’s corruption trial postponed due to “ill-health”
Former National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula’s corruption trial postponed to 16 September after ill-health forces her to miss court appearance.
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Far-right AfD victory puts German chancellor Merz under pressure
Far-right AfD wins 44% in Saxony-Anhalt state election, dealing crushing blow to Chancellor Merz’s CDU with just 18% of vote.
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DA lays criminal charges against Free State municipal managers over alleged failures
The Democratic Alliance has filed criminal charges against municipal managers in three Free State municipalities for serious financial mismanagement and governance failures.
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DA submits more evidence to Public Protector in Gayton McKenzie investigation
DA submits supplementary complaint to Public Protector alleging minister Gayton McKenzie favoured Patriotic Alliance insiders for government positions and World Cup trip.
