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South Africa Says U.S. Trade Talks Persist to Reach Deal
MENAFN
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August 5, 2025
(MENAFN) With a 30% tariff on South African exports scheduled to begin Friday, the South African government announced Monday that it will persist in talks with Washington to finalize a mutually beneficial trade agreement. During a press briefing...
South Africa faces US tariffs
MENAFN
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August 5, 2025
(MENAFN) South African President Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledged that the country is struggling with the recent 30% tariff imposed by the United States on South African imports but emphasized that many nations are encountering growing difficulties in...
Officials state South Africa is no threat to US
MENAFN
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August 5, 2025
(MENAFN) South Africa has stated that it does not pose a trade threat to the US economy or national security, criticizing Washington’s claims of a trade deficit as ignoring American gains in services and the strong investment ties between the two...
S. African authorities detain one thousand people for mining gold illegally
MENAFN
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Authorities in South Africa have detained approximately 1,000 individuals found to be illegally mining gold and residing in the country without documentation, according to reports. The arrests were made during a large-scale enforcement...
South Africa Denies Posing Any Threat to U.S.
MENAFN
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) South Africa on Monday emphasized it does not pose any threat to the United States’ economy or national security. According to a Foreign Ministry statement, South Africa is focused on forging agreements that promote value addition and...
South Africa Ramps Up Security at Border Entry Points
MENAFN
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) South Africa is ramping up security at its border entry points by implementing advanced measures, including drone surveillance and uniquely traceable stamps, according to an official from the Border Management Authority (BMA). Michael...
South Africa Presents No Threat to US Economy
MENAFN
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) South Africa has dismissed suggestions that it presents any commercial risk to the United States’ economy or national interests, stating that Washington’s assertions about a “trade deficit” fail to account for American advantages in...
Allied Universal Divests South African Cash Solutions Business to Focus on Core Growth, Streamlined Operations and Employee Safety
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 4, 2025
IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allied Universal®, the world’s leading security and facility services provider, today announced the divestiture of its South African Cash Solutions (“SA Cash”) cash transport business to IZi Africa...
South Africa must adapt quickly in a turbulent trade environment
South African Government
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August 4, 2025
Dear Fellow South African, The decision by the United States to impose a 30% tariff on South African imports highlights the urgency with which we have to adapt to increasingly turbulent headwinds in international trade. The US is South Africa’s...
Joint Media Statement on South Africa's response measures to US tariffs
South African Government
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August 4, 2025
Since the beginning of the 7th Administration, South Africa embarked on a process to stabilize and enhance mutually beneficial trade and investment relations with the US. The aim has been to address long-standing bilateral issues of concern for...
Treasury on South Africa’s Legacy Initiative to Accelerate Cross Border Infrastructure in Africa
South African Government
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August 4, 2025
The National Treasury of South Africa and the African Development Bank Group co-hosted the first consultative meeting on “South Africa’s Legacy Initiative to Accelerate Cross-Border Infrastructure in Africa: The Ubuntu Approach”. The Initiative is...
South Africa’s New Police Minister Pledges Reform
MENAFN
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August 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Newly installed South African Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has vowed to execute his responsibilities “without fear or favour” as sweeping corruption allegations continue to erode trust in the country’s law enforcement institutions....
S-Africa hires new law enforcement minister
MENAFN
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August 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Firoz Cachalia has been appointed as South Africa’s new Police Minister and has vowed to fulfill his duties impartially and courageously amid ongoing corruption issues within the country’s security forces. Speaking after his swearing-in...
South Africa Assigns New Police Minister
MENAFN
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August 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Newly instated South African Police Minister, Firoz Cachalia, has vowed to fulfill his role “without fear or favor” as persistent claims of deep-rooted corruption continue to affect the nation's law enforcement institutions. Addressing...
Trump Imposes 30 Percent Tariffs on South Africa
MENAFN
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August 3, 2025
(MENAFN) South African goods shipped to the United States will be subjected to a 30% duty beginning next Thursday, according to an announcement by President Donald Trump. The move follows Pretoria’s inability to finalize a “fair” commercial...
Trump implements 30 percent tariffs on S-Africa
MENAFN
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August 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Starting next Thursday, South African goods exported to the United States will be subject to a 30% tariff, President Donald Trump announced, after negotiations with Pretoria failed to yield what he considered a “fair” trade deal before...
South Africa Remains Committed to U.S. Tariff Talks
MENAFN
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August 2, 2025
(MENAFN) South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Friday that his government is committed to exhausting all diplomatic avenues to protect the nation’s interests, as a significant 30-percent tariff imposed by the United States is set to...
S-Africa demands worldwide acknowledgment of Palestine
MENAFN
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August 2, 2025
(MENAFN) South African Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola has called for urgent international recognition of Palestinian statehood and the revival of the two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict. Speaking at a high-level UN conference...
Trump ignores G20 Summit in S-Africa
MENAFN
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August 2, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump indicated on Tuesday that he will probably not attend the upcoming G20 Summit in South Africa, blaming Pretoria’s “very bad policies” for his decision. Speaking from Air Force One, Trump said he would likely send...
New S. African police minister vows to carry out his duties “without fear or favor”
MENAFN
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August 2, 2025
(MENAFN) South Africa’s recently appointed Police Minister, Firoz Cachalia, has vowed to fulfill his role with integrity and determination amid ongoing concerns about corruption and a spike in violent crime across the country. Speaking after his...