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US State Department Imposes Sanctions and Visa Restrictions on Selected South African Citizens

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Introduction US visa restrictions South Africa were announced by the US State Department. The United States says the measures target politically connected South African nationals linked to race based discrimination, incitement to imminent violence, or policies that enable uncompensated land seizures. The actions include visa bans and targeted sanctions. Consequently, relations between Washington and Pretoria […]

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Iran and UAE Signal Thaw at BRICS Summit 2026

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At the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan agreed to move past recent tensions. Both leaders stressed the need to “put the past behind us” and focus on the future. This meeting marked a possible de‑escalation after months of

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Deputy President Mashatile Back in Public After Surgery Recovery

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Deputy President Paul Mashatile Returns to Public Eye After Surgery Recovery Deputy President Paul Mashatile has made his first public appearance since undergoing surgery in August, reassuring South Africans that his health is steadily improving. Mashatile, who temporarily delegated his responsibilities to fellow cabinet members, expressed gratitude to President Cyril Ramaphosa, his family, colleagues, and

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Danny Jordaan Wins Fourth Term as SAFA President

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Danny Jordaan won a fourth term as president of the South African Football Association after delegates voted at the elective conference in Midrand on 12 September 2026. Jordaan secured 157 votes while his challenger, Sandile Zungu, received 82 votes. He defended his record and highlighted coach development and recent milestones for Banyana Banyana as evidence

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BRICS Summit 2026: New Delhi Meeting Concludes With Focus on Reform and AI Regulation

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The 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi concluded on 13 September 2026, hosted by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi under the theme “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Security.” BRICS now consists of eleven members: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Ethiopia and Iran. President Cyril Ramaphosa’s

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Cato Manor Shootout Leaves Three Suspects Dead

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Three men suspected of involvement in a series of business robberies were killed in a shootout with police and private security in Cato Manor on 10 September 2026. A fourth suspect was injured and taken to hospital under police guard. ALS Paramedics spokesperson Garrith Jamieson confirmed that paramedics responded after multiple gunshots were reported around

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BRICS Summit 2026: How the Bloc Stacks Up Against the G7

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New Delhi hosts the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit on 12 and 13 September 2026. The BRICS Business Forum opened the programme on 11 September at Bharat Mandapam. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi chairs the summit under India’s 2026 BRICS presidency. Russian President Vladimir Putin has confirmed his attendance. Chinese President Xi Jinping is also expected

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Jordan Foreign Minister: “We Are a Sovereign Country”

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Jordan, one of the Middle East’s most stable countries, is under severe strain after Iran targeted the kingdom, along with Kuwait, Iraq and Bahrain, for hosting US military bases. Iran launched hundreds of drone and missile attacks against Jordan, a nation bordered by Iraq to the east, Syria to the northeast, Israel and the West

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South Africa’s EV Boom Meets AI-Driven Mining Shift

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Electric vehicles South Africa are having a moment. The EV market is becoming a serious part of the country’s motoring landscape, and the ripple effects are now reaching an unexpected corner of the economy: mining. The clearest sign of that shift came at the Festival of Motoring at Kyalami Grand Prix in Midrand, Gauteng, where

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Swimming SA Faces Legal Action Over Tatjana Smith’s Withheld Prize Money

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Olympic swimmer Tatjana Smith has issued Swimming South Africa (SSA) with a letter of demand. She’s seeking payment of interest she alleges the federation retained on prize money held for more than a year. The demand follows the provisional suspension of SSA’s president and chief executive officer earlier this week. This adds to scrutiny of

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