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US tariffs on South Africa set to hit white farmers Trump has embraced

CITRUSDAL, South Africa, July 9 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump’s threatened 30% tariff on South African exports is set to deal an economic blow to a community he has vocally and controversially championed: white farmers. Citing false claims that white South Africans are being persecuted, Trump has cut aid to the country, publicly berated its president in the Oval Office and invited Afrikaners - descendants of […]

Diesel refunds: why farmers struggle to claim what’s rightfully theirs

Government introduced the diesel refund scheme in 2000 to ease the burden of fuel-related taxes on primary producers in sectors like agriculture, mining, forestry, and fishing. While the goal was to support these sectors, especially farmers, the scheme has become increasingly difficult to comply with. Sam BusaURL

Hope crushed for 100,000 jobs in South Africa

South Africa’s largest steel producer has confirmed its plans to shutter its long steel business by the end of September 2025. ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) said limited progress has been made in addressing the main structural impediments to its business’s sustainability. The company informed the market on Monday, 14 July 2025, that, without further financial […]

South Africa heading for financial storm

South Africa’s declining economic performance over the past 15 years has translated into a looming financial crisis, with the government’s debt burden at risk of becoming unsustainable. The state’s debt burden as a share of GDP has already crossed 75% and is expected to stabilise later than previously thought due to continued economic underperformance, resulting […]

First wave of MK Party Johannesburg shutdowns kick off today

MK Party Johannesburg protests: Here’s what you must know. Members have been gathering at Beyers Naudé Square since 10:00, demanding accountability and action. MK Party veterans, many of whom once fought during the struggle against apartheid, are calling this a pivotal moment. Their invitation is clear: submit to justice—or fight. A statement issued earlier this week […]

South Africa begins complex job of overhauling media laws

The department of communications & digital technologies on Friday gazetted the draft white paper on audio and audio-visual media services (AAVMS) and online safety for public comment by 10 August. This is the third version of the document, with the first and second editions published in 2020 and 2023, respectively, and brings much needed momentum to […]

Commissioner Raises Concerns Over B-BBEE Implementation and Future

The Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Commissioner, Tshediso Matona, has raised concerns over the inadequate implementation and future of Black Economic Empowerment in South Africa. The remarks were made during a dialogue with the Black Management Forum (BMF), where the two entities signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at safeguarding B-BBEE amid ongoing challenges. […]

The worst case for South Africa is now its best hope

This time last week, South Africa’s trade negotiators were planning for a “worst case” of having a 10% tariff imposed on exports to the United States. Today, the 10% rate is the best it can hope for. US President Donald Trump announced on Monday this week that South Africa would be hit with a 30% […]

Name changes in SA: 7 towns renamed and the reasons behind it

Since apartheid ended in 1994, South Africa has transformed significantly—not only in its politics and governance but also in how it expresses its national identity. As part of this transformation, the government has renamed towns, cities, streets, and landmarks that previously honoured colonial or apartheid-era figures. This effort aims to reclaim indigenous heritage, honour anti-apartheid […]