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Ramaphosa, Trump Launch Trade Talks as Experts Call for Inclusive Transformation

President Cyril Ramaphosa said his recent working visit to the United States reaffirmed the importance of open dialogue between nations. He highlighted the launch of a new economic cooperation channel with U.S. President Donald Trump. The initiative seeks to boost trade, address tariff barriers, and explore growth opportunities in sectors such as gas, mining, agriculture, and nuclear energy. Ramaphosa believes this holds significant potential for economic diversification between the two […]

27 May 2025

International News

Rasool Returns Amid Diplomatic Debate

With Ebrahim Rasool’s return to Cape Town, questions have arisen about the future of South Africa’s diplomatic relations with the United States. Recently expelled as South Africa’s ambassador to the US, Rasool has called for rebuilding ties. However, with no successor named and no word from Pretoria on a new envoy, it remains unclear how this will be achieved. Speaking on VOC’s NewsBeat show on Monday, Dr. Oscar van Heerden, […]

24 March 2025

International News

Warm Homecoming for Former Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool After U.S. Expulsion

Former South African Ambassador to the United States, Ebrahim Rasool, received a hero’s welcome at Cape Town International Airport on Sunday, 23 March 2025. His return was met with cheers and solidarity from various organizations and members of the public following his recent expulsion from the U.S., where he was declared persona non grata. Addressing the crowd, Rasool spoke of duty and resilience despite the challenges. “We did not choose […]

24 March 2025

International News

Expert clarifies diplomatic remarks amid South African ambassador controversy

The departure of South African Ambassador to the United States, Ebrahim Rasool, has sparked speculation and misinformation, with some falsely claiming he called U.S. President Donald Trump a "white supremacist." However, experts argue that his remarks were taken out of context and misrepresented by the media. Speaking on VOC’s NewsBeat show on Wednesday, Senior Researcher at the Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (MISTRA), Naeem Jeenah, addressed the controversy, clarifying that […]

19 March 2025

International News

U.S role in escalating Gaza tensions under scrutiny

Amid escalating violence in Gaza, questions have emerged about the geopolitical tensions between Hamas and the United States, particularly during former President Donald Trump's administration. His past tweets, warning that Hamas would be "dead" if it did not release hostages, have been interpreted by some as foreshadowing the current crisis. Critics argue that these remarks overlook the reality of Palestinian political prisoners detained without charges or due process. Speaking on […]

18 March 2025

International News

U.N. refugee boss concerned over U.S. separating children from families

The United Nations refugee agency is very concerned over the United States separating children of asylum seekers from their families, and has raised the issue with Washington, U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi said. In an interview with Reuters, Grandi said the Donald Trump administration has legitimate concerns over how to manage asylum applications, noting that the United States has the largest backlog of asylum cases in the world. […]

19 June 2018

International News

Trump to end special status for Liberian immigrants in U.S.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday ordered an end to special legal status for certain immigrants from Liberia, including some who have lived in the United States for decades, citing improved conditions in the West African country. The special status would end on March 31, 2019. “Liberia is no longer experiencing armed conflict and has made significant progress in restoring stability and democratic governance,” according to a memorandum signed by […]

28 March 2018

U.S

Ramaphosa, Trump Launch Trade Talks as Experts Call for Inclusive Transformation

Rasool Returns Amid Diplomatic Debate

Warm Homecoming for Former Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool After U.S. Expulsion

Expert clarifies diplomatic remarks amid South African ambassador controversy

U.S role in escalating Gaza tensions under scrutiny

U.N. refugee boss concerned over U.S. separating children from families

Trump to end special status for Liberian immigrants in U.S.

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