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The South African government has pledged to defend the nation’s trade interests following the U.S. decision to impose a 30% tariff on local exports

Kouthar Sambo 5 August 2025

The South African government has pledged to defend the nation’s trade interests following the U.S. decision to impose a 30% tariff on local exports. Approximately 8% of South Africa’s total exports are directed to the U.S., which is its third-largest trading partner. During a joint media briefing, International Relations and

International Criminal Court (ICC) chief prosecutor Karim Khan has been subjected to threats following his investigation into alleged Israeli war crimes

Kouthar Sambo 5 August 2025

A report from Middle East Eye investigating the intimidation campaign against International Criminal Court (ICC) chief prosecutor Karim Khan has been subjected to a severe and escalating intimidation campaign linked to his investigation into alleged Israeli war crimes. This comes after Khan advocated for arrest warrants against Israeli leaders, including

U.S. tariffs imposed on SA set to take effect this week

Aneeqa Du Plessis 4 August 2025

By Rachel Mohamed Recent reports indicate that South Africa has missed the August 1 deadline to negotiate a trade deal with the United States. This situation arises after President Donald Trump’s executive order, which adjusted tariffs for several countries, including a new 30% tariff on South Africa scheduled to take

Hamas: “The visit by U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff to aid distribution points run by the so-called GHF was nothing but a pre-scripted theatrical performance”

Kouthar Sambo 4 August 2025

“The visit by U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff to aid distribution points run by the so-called ‘Gaza Humanitarian Foundation’ (GHF) was nothing but a pre-scripted theatrical performance designed to mislead public opinion, whitewash the occupation’s image, and provide political cover for its starvation policies and systematic killing of innocent children and

Al-Qassam Brigades: “We are ready to respond positively to any request from the ICRC to deliver food and medicine to Israeli prisoners”

Kouthar Sambo 4 August 2025

The Palestinian resistance military wing Al-Qassam Brigades’, spokesperson Abu Obaida, reported that it is ready to respond positively to any request from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to deliver food and medicine for the Israeli prisoners. “We stipulate for such cooperation a permanent opening of humanitarian corridors

SA will need to seek out alternative markets for its critical minerals exports when US imposes steep tariffs

Aneeqa Du Plessis 1 August 2025

By Rachel Mohamed Early reports indicate that South Africa will need to explore alternative markets for its critical mineral exports following the imposition of steep tariffs by the United States, which will take effect on August 7. This was stated by Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe earlier this

Massive Quake Off Russia Sparks Tsunami, Expert Debunks Climate Link

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 1 August 2025

A powerful magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off Russia’s eastern Kamchatka Peninsula earlier this week, triggering tsunami waves that reached several countries. The quake occurred 136 km east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). While no fatalities have been confirmed, minor injuries and limited structural damage have

SA committed to Trade Deals with United States

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 1 August 2025

By Kouthar Sambo Early reports indicate that South Africa has reaffirmed its commitment to finalizing a trade deal with the United States, despite ongoing geopolitical, domestic, and trade challenges. Speaking to VOC News, geopolitical analyst Ashraf Patel explained that South Africa approached the negotiations not as a united team, but

Trump wants Israel to control food distribution in Gaza

Aneeqa Du Plessis 30 July 2025

By Rachel Mohamed President Donald Trump has expressed his hope that Israel will take control of food distribution in the Gaza Strip. He claims that Hamas is mismanaging food supplies and alleges that the group is stealing humanitarian aid intended for the local population. Concerns have arisen within the international

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