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- Why the UAE is pouring billions into South Africa
Investment from the United Arab Emirates into South Africa exceeded $2.5 billion in the first half of 2026, underscoring growing economic ties between the two countries, according to the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs. South African investment in the UAE also surpassed $800 million during the same period, highlighting what… Read more » - South Africa and Brazil deepen trade ties amid US tariff pressure
South Africa and Brazil are looking to strengthen trade and economic cooperation as both countries navigate tariff pressure from the United States, while pushing for a stronger voice for developing nations, Cape {town} Etc reports. South Africa and Brazil are turning pressure from the United States into an opportunity to deepen… Read more » - US pushes for Sudan-wide arms embargo as Russia and China resist
The United States is pushing to extend the UN’s arms embargo across Sudan as drone attacks intensify. However, Russia, China and Sudan are resisting the proposal, Cape {town} Etc reports. The United States has reportedly called for the United Nations to expand its arms embargo on Sudan, arguing that foreign military… Read more » - South African man jailed for 12 years after child pornography conviction in the US
A 45-year-old South African man has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for his involvement in the distribution and possession of child pornography, Cape {town} Etc reports. His sentencing took place in Jefferson County, New York, with officials citing the severity of his crimes against vulnerable children. Marcell Meyer,… Read more » - Diep River roads set for major congestion relief
A major road upgrade at one of the Southern Suburbs’ busy intersections is moving into its next phase, with construction already under way at the junction of De Waal, Kendal and Main Roads in Diep River. The project, which began in July 2026, is scheduled for completion in August 2027… Read more » - ‘Mountain people’ of Cape Town go viral as tourists question their mysterious claims
Video clips featuring a group of South Africans claiming to be the ‘mountain people’ of Cape Town have gone viral on social media, prompting viewers to question whether the encounter was genuine or an attempt to attract tourists. The clips were filmed outside the Castle of Good Hope by a… Read more » - Blu Label posts R4.88bn loss after Cell C listing
Blu Label Unlimited has reported a net loss of R4.88 billion for the financial year ended 31 May 2026, with the restructuring and subsequent listing of Cell C weighing heavily on its reported financial performance. The result marks a sharp reversal from the R2.48 billion profit recorded in the previous… Read more » - R233-million spent on buses for fleeing immigrants
Words: Liezl Human / GroundUp The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has spent R341-million on the repatriation and deportation of foreign nationals since June 2026. Almost 70% of this was spent on buses for immigrants fleeing xenophobic violence and a campaign by anti-immigrant group March and March. About 100,000 foreign… Read more » - Urgent call for expanded police powers in Cape Town to tackle gang violence
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has voiced his concern over the lack of action from Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia regarding the grant of investigative powers to the Metro Police, Cape {town} Etc reports. This comes in the wake of rising gang, gun, and drug crime in the city, leaving residents… Read more » - Western Cape Social Development staff targeted in Khayelitsha hijackings
The plight of social workers in Khayelitsha has come into sharp focus following a series of alarming hijacking incidents targeting staff from the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD), Cape {town} Etc reports. In just one week, three employees have been victims of hijackings and attempted hijackings, with the latest… Read more »
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