US tariff of 30% confirmed for SA but negotiations continue, president says
The Citizen August 1, 2025, Pretoria (The Citizen): The White House confirmed on Thursday night that South African goods exported to the United States (US) will be subject to a 30% tariff, but President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Friday morning that negotiations continue.
Ramaphosa’s spokesperson defends South Africa’s ICJ case against Israel
Pretoria (The Citizen): President Cyril Ramaphosa’s spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, has defended South Africa’s International Court of Justice (ICJ) case against Israel after an attack on a school in Gaza.
Trump changes tune and ‘agrees’ to participate in G20 Summit
Johannesburg (The Citizen): US President Donald Trump has agreed that the United States will participate in G20 events, including the upcoming G20 summit in South Africa.
Trump’s proof of ‘white genocide’ in South Africa contains images from Democratic Republic of Congo
Pretoria (The Citizen): US President Donald Trump brandished a stack of printed articles, which he handed to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, claiming they documented a genocide against white people in South Africa, though some of the images were actually from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
‘We will not be distracted’, says Ramaphosa on upcoming US trip to meet Trump
Pretoria (The Citizen): President Cyril Ramaphosa has firmly stated that the South African delegation heading to the United States (US) will remain focused on critical bilateral issues during upcoming talks with his counterpart, Donald Trump, despite recent tensions between the two nations.
‘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 […]
