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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

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 Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola stated that these tariffs overlook South Africa's minimal 0.25% share of total U.S. imports and pose […]

today5 August 2025

Local

Government to establish inquiry into “Lady R” weapons allegations

The South African government has undertaken to institute an independent inquiry to be led by a retired judge into allegations by the US Ambassador to South Africa Reuben Brigety that Pretoria sent arms to Russia. Russia invaded Ukraine in February last year. A Russian vessel, the “Lady R” docked in Simonstown in December last year and Brigety alleges it was loaded with South African ammunition. The Presidency says it has […]

today12 May 2023

Local

Government plans a new website where farmers can donate land

The South African government is planning to build a website where farm owners will be able to make property available or donate property for land reform purposes, according to a new draft policy. The draft national policy for beneficiary selection and land allocation, released by the rural development and land reform department on Friday, proposes the use of a website, which government believes will help to avoid corruption. The online […]

today7 January 2020

Local

SA government condemns recent attacks in Syria

The South African government has reiterated its call for the peaceful resolution of conflict in Syria, following attacks in three separate areas in the country on Friday night. The US, the UK and France launched a series of attacks on specific targets in the war-torn country and CNN reported that the coalition forces claimed that they were targeting a research laboratory and two storage facilities which were believed to be […]

today16 April 2018

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