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South Africa's rand and stocks slip as lower commodity prices weigh
South Africa's commodity-backed currency and stocks weakened on Wednesday, with investor focus on precious metal prices that ...
Trump praises ‘good English’ of Liberian president, prompting criticism across Africa
US President Donald Trump praised Liberian President Joseph Boakai for his strong grasp of the English language on Wednesday.
Why Are Police Officers in South Africa Torturing People?
A data analysis by The New York Times shows that a form of torture popular during apartheid endures in the country despite ...
Citi Says South Africa Central Bank Could Lower CPI Goal in July
The South African Reserve Bank could lower its inflation target as soon as its policy meeting at the end of this month, ...
Trump meets presidents of 5 African nations in bid to boost trade
President Donald Trump met the presidents of five African nations -- Senegal, Liberia, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania and Gabon -- ...
Sacred sites in South Africa can protect natural heritage and culture: here’s how
In the province of KwaZulu-Natal, there are Mazizini and Mabasa forests, regarded as sacred by local communities. In the Free ...
South Africa's police minister accused of links to criminal gangs
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has been accused of having ties to criminal gangs and of meddling in police investigations into ...
An Apartheid-Era Torture Method Endures Among South African Police
A government led by freedom fighters who helped to liberate the country more than 30 years ago is now overseeing a police ...
South Africa says Trump's 30% tariff based on inaccurate view of their trade relations
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa pushed back against U.S. President Donald Trump's imposition of a 30% tariff, saying ...