November 5, 2026

South African Jobs, Economy, and Investments Hang in the Balance Over AGOA Exclusion

Understanding the AGOA Dispute Currently, South Africa faces a major economic and diplomatic crisis with the United States (US). Specifically, this dispute centers on duty-free access to American markets for South African exports. Consequently, US President Donald Trump plans to exclude South Africa and Rwanda from the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). US Trade

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Cooking With Bibi Aysha: Fig and Cream Cheese Appetizer

Looking for a quick and elegant starter? Try this delicious fig and cream cheese appetizer. It combines creamy textures with sweet honey and crunchy pecans. You can whip it up in just a few minutes for your next gathering or light snack. This fig and cream cheese appetizer is perfect for entertaining guests or enjoying

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“People Sweated for This”: 90-Year-Old Shelly Smith Reflects on Apartheid, Democracy, and Youth Employment

At 90 years old, Shelly Smith has lived through two vastly different South Africas. She remembers when the apartheid government denied people of colour the right to vote. Now, she witnesses the country’s transition into a vibrant democracy. Every citizen has a say in choosing their leaders. On Wednesday, she once again made her way

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