Parliament active in promoting SA’s foreign policies: Didiza

The National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza addresses a media briefing of the 11th Speakers’ Summit in Hermanus in the Western Cape on September 30, 2025. The National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza says Parliament has been very active in promoting the country’s foreign policies and diplomatic engagements on global platforms. She was speaking during a media…

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US-Africa trade programme AGOA set to expire after 25 years

File image The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), a key cornerstone of US–Africa trade for the past 25 years, is set to expire on September 30. The programme, launched in 2000, granted duty-free access to the US market for thousands of products from eligible Sub-Saharan African countries. It was intended to drive economic growth…

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FIFA fines El Salvador over racist incidents in qualifying match

FIFA has sanctioned the Salvadoran Football Federation (FESFUT) for racist and discriminatory behaviour by fans during the CONCACAF qualifying match against Suriname for the 2026 World Cup. FESFUT said on Monday that world football’s governing body imposed a fine of $62,715, to be invested in a previously approved comprehensive anti-discrimination plan. In addition, the next…

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Khumalo believes his June 2025 arrest was politically motivated

The South African Police Service (SAPS) Divisional Commissioner in the Crime Intelligence, Lieutenant General Dumisani Khumalo Crime Intelligence boss Dumisani Khumalo has told the Madlanga Commission in Pretoria that he believes that his June 2025 arrest was politically motivated. General Khumalo’s testimony at the Madlanga Commission is at the center of the Inquiry, which is…

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France launches investigation into Mthethwa’s death

Former Minister Nathi Mthethwa addressing the media South Africa has confirmed the passing of ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa. Mthethwa was appointed ambassador to France in December 2023. The government of France has launched an investigation into Mthethwa’s death. Spokesperson for the Minister of International Relations, Crispin Phiri says the government extends its deepest and…

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Hotter, wetter summer ahead for South Africa: SAWS forecast

FILE| A runner cools down with water. The South African Weather Service’s (SAWS) seasonal forecast reveals that the forthcoming summer season will mostly be hotter than normal and compounded by rainfall patterns that are likely to favour above-normal rainfall. The Weather Service says these conditions could pose public health risks and the occurrence of natural…

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