South Africa Top Stories

    Although Amajita conquered Africa for the first time to underline how well the country is doing at the moment, there remains much untapped potential due to poor administration.
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    Municipal failures in waste management are threatening South Africans’ constitutional rights to a healthy environment, the parliamentary committee on environment, forestry and fisheries has been told.
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    South African automotive component manufacturers are scaling down production in the face of sky-high tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump, the National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers said on Tuesday ahead of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s crucial meeting with Trump.
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    South African UFC champion Dricus du Plessis’ next title fight, scheduled for 17 August at UFC 319, will test his entire repertoire of skills.
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    Rubio grilled over foreign policy, SA ‘refugees’ in heated Senate hearing
    US secretary of state criticised for ‘turning away from genocide in Sudan and inventing one in SA’
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    Patients, doctors and medical personnel face more chemotherapy disruptions after the Eastern Cape Department of Health said it would settle outstanding accounts with pharmaceutical companies only on Friday.
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    What has been described as ‘South Africa’s first automated bird protection system’ has gone live at Red Rocket’s Brandvalley and Rietkloof wind farms, using AI-powered detection and turbine shutdowns to protect vulnerable species.
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    The strategic importance of our relationship with the US could not be clearer. Our nation simply cannot afford to lose R76bn worth of preferential market access that sustains job-rich supply chains that cannot be replaced elsewhere.
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    Promoted Durban City cleared over player protest
    'The PSL dismissed that protest with costs to be paid by ... JDR Stars,' said PSL prosecutor Zola Majavu
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    Fifteen of South Africa’s most prominent civil society organisations, including the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation, Defend Our Democracy, SECTION27 and the Desmond and Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation, have slammed Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie’s xenophobic comments. This is their statement:
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    Nelson Mandela Bay’s two ports are under pressure this week from a double threat – looming strike action and a software problem that has already slowed down the booking system, ultimately delaying trucks.
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    Much is at stake when President Cyril Ramaphosa and US President Donald Trump meet in Washington on Wednesday, 21 May. Below are 10 charts showing what’s on the line.
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    Pirates’ Nkota strikes to take down SuperSport United
    Mohau Nkota's solitary strike gave the Buccaneers maximum points in what was a rather dull affair.
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    US peace talks ‘could pave way for Rwanda to process DRC minerals’
    Rwanda could then legitimately benefit from the minerals and the DRC would combat the armed groups, diplomat says
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    Daily Lotto results: Tuesday, 20 May 2025
    Tonight's jackpot is R550 000! Here are your winning Daily Lotto results for 20 May 2025.
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    PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results: Tuesday, 20 May 2025
    R66 million in jackpots are up for grabs! Here are your PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results for 20 May 2025.
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    Republican Party mega-donor Musk to cut political spending — for now
    The biggest Republican donor in 2024, Elon Musk is committed to staying on as Tesla’s CEO for another five years
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    US trade panel’s vote opens door to hefty tariffs on solar imports
    Commerce department takes aim at shipments from Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam
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    UK suspends free trade talks with Israel over ‘monstrous’ escalation in Gaza
    Israel’s ambassador summoned due to ‘dark new phase’ of conflict, West Bank settlers hit with new sanctions
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    News24 | Rulani Mokwena, Wydad Athletic part ways
    Wydad Athletic Club announced on Tuesday evening that South African coach, Rulani Mokwena, has left the club.
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    Top 10 stories of the day: Ramaphosa vs Trump | SIU not done with NLC | Soshanguve residents sjambok pupils
    Here’s your daily news update for Wednesday, 21 May 2025: An easy-to-read selection of our top stories.
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    Republican holdouts could still block Trump tax cut bill
    Proposed bill will extend US president’s 2017 tax cuts and add tax breaks on income from tips and overtime pay
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    News24 | Here are the Powerball and Powerball Plus results
    Here are the Powerball and Powerball Plus results.
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    Budget 3.0: pressure and expectations are building
    Economists expect that the minister of finance will cut the economic growth expectations in Budget 3.0 that he delivers tomorrow.
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