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Syrian and Israeli officials meet in Paris to discuss Truce

In a surprising but one would say necessary twist, Syrian Foreign Minister Assad al-Shibani has held a rare and possibly only recorded meeting with an Israeli delegation in Paris, France. This was reported by the the Syrian state-run News Agency. Washington had its role in organizing the rare talks. The United States hopes that Syria […]

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As National Dialogue is underway President is shown to be out of touch

Despite president Cyril Ramaphosa has enabled the National Dialogue for South Africa to be held this week is taking place. The venue is the University of South Africa (UNISA) in Pretoria. The process has been widely perceived as exclusive rather than inclusive of the South African public by the South African citizenry. The National Dialogue

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Proteas Verses Australia at ICC Test Championship in Malaysia

It was a battle of talent and skill on the pitch of the International Cricket Championship (ICC) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. South Africa was pitted against Australia. The ICC Test Championship brought nine national teams from across the globe to take on each other to determine the ultimate cricket champion team. The teams compete across

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eThekwini Region becomes first SA major Metro to generate Renewable Energy

The Municipality of eThekwini in Durban has become the first metro in the country to receive official approval to generate its own electricity from sources of renewable energy. The goal of this programme aims to generate 400 MW of gas and solar power to boost savings, jobs and sustainability. Electricity and energy minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa

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Saudi Crown Prince Meets Jordan King in Neom and also gives phone call to PA President Mahmoud Abbas

Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman (MBS) met with King Abdullah II of Jordan in the futuristic metropolis of Neom, Saudi Arabia on the Red Sea coast. The Jordanian monarch and the Saudi de facto ruler and heir to the throne held a private meeting on the unfolding events in the Middle East’s vicinity. Amongst

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In order to Brace itself from Tariffs, South Africa must integrate with BRICS and the African Union

South Africa must be wary of United States President Donald Trump’s plans to impose tariffs on BRICS Plus bloc member states. South Africa, two weeks on since the imposition of tariffs, has to brace itself for the fact that the Trump administration’s move to impose a further 25% tariff on India this week is just

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National Dialogue Goes Ahead Despite the withdrawal of major Foundations

President Cyril Ramaphosa has given his confirmation that the National Dialogue will commence and is scheduled to take place on Friday 15th of August. This comes despite disputes and the withdrawal of several legacy foundations from its preparatory task team. Speaking in Vereeniging, the president stated that the funds had been released, a venue secured,

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Trump Goes through with imposing Tariffs Ramaphosa Takes Business Elsewhere

A week has passed since United States president Donald Trump has imposed his tariff on over ninety countries. South Africa was included. President Cyril Ramaphosa – nicknamed Squirrel by his critics – has vowed to charter a path of resilience for South Africa’s economy and businesses. President Ramaphosa stressed that this remained imperative in the

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