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South African authorities raid a U.S. refugee center in Johannesburg, arresting seven Kenyans for illegal work on Trump's controversial Afrikaner asylum program amid escalating diplomatic tensions.

South Africa quietly handed the G20 presidency to the US in a low-key Pretoria ceremony on Nov 25 — no fanfare, no photos, just whispers. Behind Zane Dangor’s calm words lie trade threats, an “empty chair” snub, and fears Trump ...

As Johannesburg hosts the first-ever African G20, President Trump’s boycott has sparked an “empty chair” crisis. Ramaphosa refuses to symbolically hand over the presidency to a low-level diplomat, while the White House slams claims of a U.S. rethink as “fake ...

South Africa pivots to Beijing as 30% U.S. tariffs bite, with Deputy President Mashatile pushing value-added exports at CISCE to slash a $9.71B trade deficit.

On November 5, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security ended Temporary Protected Status for South Sudanese nationals, thrusting 5,000 lives into deportation’s shadow. From Minneapolis clinics to Johannesburg markets, remittances stop, families fracture, and a fragile nation braces for returnees ...

On October 28, 2025, over 500 Afrikaner farmers flooded the U.S. visa portal in Pretoria, seeking refuge from rising violence and economic exclusion. With Trump’s expanded refugee program now live—and Pretoria silent—the Great Trek 2.0 is underway.

The U.S. government shutdown, now in its 26th day, is rippling far beyond Washington. National parks are closing, retirees face delays in benefit updates, and detention centers are under strain as oversight wanes. The lapse has also triggered global consequences, ...

The U.S. administration’s plan to prioritise white South African farmers for refugee status has sparked fierce debate over race, equity, and global migration policy. While Washington frames the move as a response to “persecution,” Pretoria calls it misinformation and interference. ...

The US government shutdown, now in its third week, is sending ripple effects through South Africa’s economy. Key exports—including minerals and fruit—face delays and potential tariff hits as preferential trade access under AGOA hangs in the balance. The rand is ...

The US government shutdown is causing global economic ripples, affecting South African exports, commodities, and the Rand. While trade diversification offers relief, prolonged US gridlock creates volatility and uncertainty for investors and businesses alike.

South Africa stands at a crossroads as sweeping new global tariffs and export controls reshape trade flows. With tensions escalating between major powers, the nation’s mineral and automotive sectors face mounting risks—but also new openings. As trade routes shift eastward, ...

President Trump’s new refugee plan fast-tracks white South African farmers amid a historic cap on admissions, sparking debate over racial favoritism, Afrikaner resilience, and U.S. humanitarian priorities. From Karoo boerebraais to Midwest resettlement, the initiative tests America’s moral compass.

As the U.S. Supreme Court opens its 2025–2026 term, landmark LGBTQ and civil rights cases are set to test the boundaries of free speech, equality, and inclusion. From challenges to conversion therapy bans and gender-affirming care restrictions to ripple effects ...

South African business confidence slipped in Q3 2025 as load shedding, weak demand, and policy uncertainty weighed on sentiment, despite small signs of resilience in manufacturing and construction.

The October 2025 US federal shutdown, layered atop AGOA’s expiration and tariffs, threatens South Africa’s farmers, wine exporters, and tourism sector. Delayed inspections, lost duty-free access, and global market uncertainty could cost thousands of jobs and billions in revenue, showing ...