South African court convicts mother of trafficking her daughter
The court heard that Smith had sold her daughter to a sangoma (traditional healer) for 20,000 rand ($1,100)
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South African president orders inquiry into apartheid-era justice
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a judicial inquiry to probe allegations that his party’s previous governments hindered investigations into apartheid-era human rights abuses.
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South African rand holds steady as investors await budget clarity
By 1236 GMT, the rand traded at 18.8125 against the dollar, nearly matching its Wednesday closing level of 18.81
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Tanzania halts SA, Malawi farm goods over trade bans
Tanzania has announced a ban on all agricultural imports originating from South Africa and Malawi, citing retaliatory measures against similar trade restrictions imposed by both nations. Agriculture Minister Hussein Bashe stated in a video address that this action follows the failure of South Africa and Malawi to lift their bans on Tanzanian agricultural goods by
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Tanzania bans agricultural imports from South Africa and Malawi
The three nations are members of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) economic bloc
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South Africa to hold funerals for 66 unclaimed bodies from gold mine
Family members have identified 12 of 78 bodies found in a gold mine in North West province’s Stilfontein town in January, but time is running out for remaining 66, says health official
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Musk’s row with South Africa over Starlink sparks diplomatic tensions
The South African regulatory body, the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa), stated that Starlink had never formally applied for a license to operate in the country
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US pastor rescued after kidnapping in South Africa
Sullivan, 45, was found unharmed in the township of Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape on Tuesday evening
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US tariffs jeopardize 35,000 citrus jobs in South Africa, farmers warn
The warning comes days after President Donald Trump imposed a 31% tariff on imports from South Africa
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South Africa treasury seeks new funding without VAT hike
President Ramaphosa notes few viable alternatives to a VAT hike as the treasury continues its 30-day revenue review.
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