‘No respite’ in US tariff pause for South Africa
Johannesburg (The Citizen): While South Africa has seemingly gained some respite from US President Donald Trump’s punitive tariffs, which dropped from 31% to 10%, analysts cautioned against any celebration.
South Africa won’t drop ICJ case against Israel, even if Trump waives restrictions
Pretoria (The Citizen): South Africa will not withdraw its International Criminal Court of Justice (ICJ) case against Israel, even if United States President Donald Trump waives all restrictions imposed on the country, says the department of international relations and cooperation (Dirco).
US embassy clarifies nomination of Brent Bozell III as ambassador to South Africa
Pretoria (The Citizen): The United States embassy in South Africa has clarified the nomination of Leo Brent Bozell III as ambassador to South Africa, saying it needs to go through a constitutional process.
Trump appoints Leo Brent Bozell III as ambassador to South Africa
Pretoria (The Citizen): United States President Donald Trump has officially appointed Leo Brent Bozell III as ambassador to South Africa.
Deputy President denies ‘external pressure’ on land expropriation
Speaking during Human Rights Day commemorations in Kariega, Eastern Cape, Mashatile said the ruling government was confident that it had picked the “correct path to establishing an equitable society,” and would not “deviate from it.”The expropriation issue has gained international attention, with United States President Donald Trump pressuring President Cyril Ramaphosa’s administration following the signing […]
Ramaphosa says Ebrahim Rasool’s expulsion a ‘hiccup’, denies US is ‘blue-ticking’ SA
Pretoria (The Citizen): South Africa’s ambassador to the United States, Ebrahim Rasool, will soon return to the country following his expulsion, says President Cyril Ramaphosa.
‘US didn’t follow correct diplomatic processes to expel
The Citizen March 17, 2025, Pretoria (The Citizen): South Africa’s ambassador to the United States Ebrahim Rasool was expelled from the US on Friday.
SADC to withdraw troops from the DRC
Gaborone (The Citizen): The Southern African Development Community (SADC) will begin withdrawing its troops from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) after the SADC Mission in the DRC (SAMIDRC) has been terminated.
Senior US diplomat Dana Brown resigns amid US and SA tensions
Pretoria (The Citizen): The United States’ chargé d’affaires in South Africa, Dana Brown, has resigned from the US State Department with immediate effect.
South Africa will pay the price for Trump’s tariffs
Juhannesburg (The Citizen): South African car exports, especially to the United States, may suffer under Trump’s tariffs, potentially costing thousands of jobs.
