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ANC U-turn over tax that threatened South Africa's government
The finance minister has warned that spending cuts or a rise in other taxes could follow.
Emerging economies face longer period of tighter financing, South African central banker says
Emerging economies will have to grapple with tighter global financing conditions for longer while the future of risk-free ...
Ramaphosa to meet Trump ‘soon’ to discuss strained South Africa-US relations
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said he will ‘’soon'' meet U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss relations between ...
Zelensky cuts short South Africa visit after Russian attack on Kyiv
At least nine people were killed and dozens injured, including children, in the attack in Ukraine, officials say.
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Why Ukraine is losing the war for African opinion
Donald Trump, keen to improve American relations with Russia, has threatened to withdraw military support from Ukraine and is ...
South Africa scraps proposed tax increase after pushback from coalition partners and opposition
The South African government has canceled a proposed tax increase that has threatened to collapse the unity government after ...
Zelensky cancels part of South Africa trip after deadliest Russian attack on Kyiv since July
The overnight missile and drone attacks across Ukraine came after President Trump criticised President Zelensky's approach to ...
US focuses on persecution claims as white South Africans seek resettlement
U.S. officials have interviewed white South Africans seeking refugee status about their troubles with land disputes, crime ...