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Thursday, May 22, 2025

'Trump doesn't have the facts about SA:' South Africans express outrage over Trump's false genocide claims

South Africans voice their anger and frustration over US President Donald Trump's repeated false claims of genocide against white farmers during a crucial meeting with President Cyril Ramaphosa, aimed at mending strained relations.

AFP|Published

The future of e-voting in South Africa: Opportunities and challenges

Discover the transformative potential of electronic voting in South Africa as Professor Colin Thakur unveils its advantages, challenges, and vital implications for the future of democracy.

Thobeka Ngema|Published

Scopa chair calls for urgent action to address fiscal leakage in South Africa

Songezo Zibi, chairperson of Scopa, emphasises the urgent need to tackle fiscal leakage and inefficiencies in public funds, advocating for a strategic reallocation of resources to stimulate economic growth in South Africa.

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Steenhuisen bashed for articulating his DA views instead of government's position, at Trump meeting

Political analyst Professor Sipho Seepe criticises South African Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen for prioritising party views over government representation during a high-profile meeting with President DonaldTrump.

Willem Phungula|Published

Lesufi announces relaunch of Nasi Ispani, promising 32,000 new jobs

Premier Panyaza Lesufi defends the Nasi Ispani programme, promising 32,000 jobs for youth amid political criticism.

Kamogelo Moichela|Published

Political parties 'don't want a repeat' of Budget drama

Optimism mounts among chairpersons of parliamentary committees that the revised budget will pass.

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

'I don't want to hand over to an empty chair' : Ramaphosa says he expects Trump at G20 summit

President Ramaphosa expresses optimism for US engagement at the upcoming G20 summit in South Africa, urging Trump to attend and strengthen ties between the nations.

Hope Ntanzi|Published

Clarifying the absence of Mcebisi Jonas at the White House: No US visa ban, says Presidency

Claims that South Africa’s US envoy Mcebisi Jonas was denied a visa have been rejected by the Presidency, which says Jonas chose not to attend talks between President Ramaphosa and Donald Trump, despite holding valid travel documents

Simon Majadibodu|Published

BRICS+ Series: Burundi’s war on Truth

When the president of the National Assembly of Burundi, Gelase Daniel Ndabirabe informed the country’s newly appointed human rights commission that their mission is to “fight and bring down” Fortune Gaetan Zongo who is the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Burundi, it was way more than a rhetorical misstep. It was a statement of war. Not a war against justice or a war against misinformation, but a war against scrutiny, truth and accountability.

Sesona Mdlokovana|Published