China says it is sending its diplomats for visits across the Middle East, the Gulf and the Red Sea, as well as the Horn of Africa.
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Agoa Exit: Motor industry must stop building and start fixing
The RMI is urging South Africa’s automotive industry to focus on remanufacturing, components, repairs and technical skills as the US moves to end the country’s AGOA trade preferences from 1 January 2027.
Wrong degree costs Eskom employee six months’ pay
Eskom has overturned a six-month compensation order for a man excluded from a promotion because he lacked the required qualification.
A Weakened Trump, but an Uncertain Atlantic Alliance
The US midterms strengthen Ukraine and Europe’s leverage, but expose NATO’s growing dependence on European defence and uncertainty over Trump’s Russia policy.
DPP shoots down Fannie Nkosi’s bid to escape charges
Ex-police sergeant Fannie Nkosi has failed in his attempt to have prosecutors drop or reduce the criminal charges against him.
Agoa Exit: No national crisis, just localised casualties
South Africa’s loss of AGOA trade preferences is unlikely to trigger a national economic crisis, but higher US tariffs could put concentrated pressure on exporters in agriculture, automotive components, wine, jewellery and ferroalloys.
Making Democracy Work: Every Sector, Every Citizen
From transformative consciousness to ethical leadership, capable institutions, and improved lives.
Pitso Mosimane announces strong Bafana Bafana squad for Kenya qualifiers
Mbekezeli Mbokazi returns while veteran Themba Zwane is dropped as Pitso Mosimane names a 27-man Bafana Bafana squad for back-to-back Afcon qualifiers against Kenya.
Hotelier challenges lender’s role in £94.5m UK hotel debt dispute
A Lebanese hotelier is challenging the appointment of administrators to a company owning two UK Hilton-branded hotels. The case is testing how far lightly regulated property lenders can go when borrowers default — with potential implications for South African investors in UK property.
Man who raped, trafficked and exploited children sentenced to three life terms and 653 years
A 37-year-old Free State man has been handed three life sentences and an additional 653 years in prison after pleading guilty to 119 sexual offences involving three children, including rape, trafficking and sexual exploitation over nearly a decade.