South Africa cosies up to Iran despite US threats
Pretoria’s BRICS friends and minerals export boom are giving South Africa breathing room to stand up to American pressure. Read more: South Africa cosies up to Iran despite US threats
Africa needs 50 million new homes, but building is bad for the environment: how to finance …
Jonathan Oladeji, Chioma Okoro, University of Johannesburg. Authors … Johannesburg. Disclosure statement. Jonathan Oladeji received funding … Read more: Africa needs 50 million new homes, but building is bad for the environment: how to finance …
Soldiers on the streets. What’s behind South Africa’s plan to deploy the army in high-crime areas
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — It’s an unusual move for the African continent’s leading democracy: South Africa’s president announced that he will deploy the … Read more: Soldiers on the streets. What’s behind South Africa’s plan to deploy the army in high-crime areas
South Africa’s Ramaphosa bolsters Brazil ties with visit | Semafor
Brasília and Pretoria have each been the target of President Donald Trump’s wrath: He imposed steep tariffs on Brazil over what he said was the … Read more: South Africa’s Ramaphosa bolsters Brazil ties with visit | Semafor
Bozell slams SA ‘insults’ against the US – eNCA
CAPE TOWN – US ambassador to South Africa Brent Bozell III has decried Pretoria’s unhelpful “insults” against the US and its allies. Bozell said … Read more: Bozell slams SA ‘insults’ against the US – eNCA
South Africa deploys troops in Johannesburg to tackle organized crime – WRAL
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Soldiers were deployed on the streets of South Africa’s biggest city on Wednesday after the president announced plans to use … Read more: South Africa deploys troops in Johannesburg to tackle organized crime – WRAL
Jozi stench reignites air quality concerns – SABC News
Johannesburg residents have been complaining on social media about a persistent, foul smell. Read more: Jozi stench reignites air quality concerns – SABC News
Gauteng Finance MEC’s budget faces scrutiny over infrastructure issues – IOL
Political parties in the Gauteng Legislature have reacted to the budget tabled by MEC for Finance, Lebogang Maile, on Tuesday. Image: Itumeleng … Read more: Gauteng Finance MEC’s budget faces scrutiny over infrastructure issues – IOL
Mosiuoa Lekota’s memorial service at Regina Mundi in Johannesburg – YouTube
The first of the memorial services for COPE Leader Mosiuoa Lekota is taking place at Regina Mundi in Soweto, Johannesburg. Read more: Mosiuoa Lekota’s memorial service at Regina Mundi in Johannesburg – YouTube