Politics

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Coverage of political events, policies, elections, and government activities.

Cnbcafrica
Cnbcafrica
· May 20

South African rand steady ahead of budget, US meeting

The South African rand remained steady against the dollar as investors awaited the upcoming budget speech and a crucial meeting between President Cyril Ramaphosa and US President Donald Trump. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana aims to pass the budget on Wednesday after two previous unsuccessful attempts due to coalition disagreements over...
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Business
Vanguardngr
Vanguardngr
· May 20

‘Israel won’t stop,’ Netanyahu tells Starmer, Macron, Carney over Gaza criticism

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has condemned British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney for calling to end Israel’s intensified military operations in Gaza, accusing them of offering Hamas a “huge prize.” The three Western leaders jointly warned of further concrete actions...
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Health
Cointelegraph
Cointelegraph
· May 20

Trump signs bill criminalizing nonsensenual AI deepfake porn

US President Donald Trump signed the TAKE IT DOWN Act into law on May 19, criminalizing the creation and distribution of nonconsensual AI-generated deepfake pornography, with penalties including fines and imprisonment. The law requires websites and online platforms to remove illicit deepfake content within 48 hours and to establish takedown...
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Variety
Variety
· May 20

Jon Stewart Slams CNN for Relentlessly Promoting Book on Joe Biden’s Declining Health Amid Prostate Cancer Diagnosis: ‘Doing the Story Seems Almost Disrespectful’

Jon Stewart criticized CNN on “The Daily Show” for aggressively promoting a book by Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson that discusses Joe Biden’s declining cognitive health amid his recent prostate cancer diagnosis. Stewart highlighted the repetitive nature of CNN’s promotion and questioned the ethics of turning serious health issues into...
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Media
Citizen.co
Citizen.co
· May 20

WATCH: ‘SA is out of control,’ Trump says ahead of meeting with Ramaphosa | The Citizen

US President Donald Trump is expected to confront South African President Cyril Ramaphosa about the alleged genocide and brutal treatment of white Afrikaner farmers during a meeting at the White House. Trump has criticized South Africa’s land expropriation policies and previously halted federal aid to the country, citing racial discrimination...
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Business
Timeslive.co
Timeslive.co
· May 20

WATCH | Cyril Ramaphosa arrives in Washington for working visit

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa arrived in Washington DC for a working visit to meet US President Donald Trump. The visit aims to reset and revitalize bilateral relations between South Africa and the US, focusing on economic and commercial cooperation. Ramaphosa’s visit follows migration of Afrikaner refugees to the US,...
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Business
Sabcnews
Sabcnews
· May 19

Withdrawal of SADC mission in DRC proceeding to plan: SANDF

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) confirmed that the withdrawal of the SADC peacekeeping mission from the Democratic Republic of Congo is progressing as planned. The mission, initially deployed to stabilize the region amid conflicts involving groups like M23, is being withdrawn to facilitate ongoing peace talks. The troop...
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Sabcnews
Sabcnews
· May 19

Investigation launched into Durban medical intern’s death

Medical Ombudsman Professor Taole Mokoena has initiated an investigation into the death of Dr. Alulutho Mazwi, a 25-year-old medical intern who collapsed at Durban’s Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital last week after allegedly being denied sick leave. The investigation, requested by Health Minister Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi, will explore not only the...
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Health
Thesouthafrican
Thesouthafrican
· May 19

Ramaphosa visit Trump: ‘I’m not worried about anything, there’s no genocide’

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to begin a state visit to the United States, meeting President Donald Trump at the White House amid recent tensions over claims of discrimination in South Africa. Trump has accused South Africa of minority discrimination, particularly targeting Afrikaners, claims which Ramaphosa has strongly...
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