# Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola says South Africa will expand market access and strengthen global alliances in response to the new US tariffs. The government plans to diversify trade relationships, focusing on markets across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Lamola told the media South Africa will also leverage the African […]
# International Relations and Cooperation minister Ronald Lamola says the new US tariffs on South African goods threaten fair trade and shared economic growth. Speaking at a joint media briefing with Trade, Industry and Competition minister Parks Tau, Lamola said the 31-percent tariffs set to take effect on 9 April undermine trade partnerships like the […]
# The DA welcomes the transfer of a police officer in Ceres in the Western Cape, facing serious gender-based violence charges. The party says the move only happened after they raised the issue in Parliament and was not part of normal police procedures. The DA’s Lisa Schickerling believes officers facing such charges should not be […]
# The Gauteng legislature’s portfolio committee on Community Safety has commended the police for their swift actions in preventing two major robberies in Soweto this week. Police intercepted armed suspects in two incidents: two were killed during a cash-in-transit robbery attempt, while four were shot while trying to rob courier vehicles. The committee’s chairperson Bandile […]
# The Minerals Council South Africa has expressed concerns over the potential impact of the US’s new 30-percent tariffs on some exports. While key minerals like platinum, gold, and coal are excluded from the tariffs, items such as iron ore and diamonds will be affected. The council’s Allan Seccombe warns global trade disruptions could hurt […]
# Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities minister, Sindisiwe Chikunga says DNA testing in the investigation of the rape of a seven-year-old girl from Bergview College, in Matatiele, in the Eastern Cape, must go beyond just the school premises. The minister’s comments come amidst widespread public outrage and calls for justice. Chikunga expressed concerns that […]
# The DA urges the government to withdraw proposed amendments to the Private Security Industry Regulations Act. The party warns the changes will severely restrict armed security officers, making it harder for them to operate in public spaces like malls, schools, and hospitals, leaving them more vulnerable. The DA’s Ian Cameron called on the public […]
# Action Society says proposed amendments to the Private Security Industry Regulation Act could weaken crime prevention and endanger communities. They oppose vague firearm limits, the suspension of security firms under investigation without proven wrongdoing, and a ban on semi-automatic rifles for security personnel. The organisation’s Juanita du Preez urges the public to reject these […]
# Union federation Saftu has condemned the new US tariffs imposed by president Donald Trump, including a 30-percent tariff on South African exports. They warn this move threatens jobs in key sectors such as manufacturing, agriculture, and mining, potentially reducing economic growth. The federation’s Newton Masuku urges the government to strengthen economic ties with BRICS […]
