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Government withdraws controversial AI framework after fabricated references trigger backlash over credibility, institutional oversight, and Africa’s race to regulate artificial intelligence. South Africa is facing an unexpected credibility crisis in its attempt to develop a
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Twenty-five years after African leaders unveiled the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) as the continent’s blueprint for renewal, the mood in Cape Town this week was marked by both celebration and unease. What began
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CAPE TOWN – South Africa finds itself grappling with yet another devastating climate-induced crisis, as President Cyril Ramaphosa declared a National State of Disaster this morning following severe weather that has claimed at least 10
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More than 700 athletes from forty nations began arriving in Gaborone on April 28, 2026, as Botswana prepares to host the World Athletics Relay Championship this weekend. The arrivals, which include full delegations from global
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President Cyril Ramaphosa has confirmed the South Africa US ambassador appointment, naming veteran politician and seasoned peace negotiator Roelf Meyer to represent Pretoria in Washington. The presidency announced the decision late Tuesday, April 14, 2026,
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The African continent is undergoing a profound industrial transformation, transitioning from its historical role as a primary resource exporter to a burgeoning global manufacturing hub. This shift is most visible in the automotive sector, where
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Washington’s sharply worded accusation that South African authorities harassed and “doxxed” United States government personnel working in Pretoria has added a fresh layer of tension to an already strained relationship between the two capitals. The
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As 2026 began, South Africans pulled into service stations to find a rare piece of good economic news: official petrol and diesel prices falling sharply after months of strain on household budgets and businesses alike.
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European and African leaders met in Luanda during the EU-African Union summit where they pledged to increase trade in renewable energy and critical raw materials. Shortly before, European leaders met in Johannesburg for the G20,
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At a high-profile trilateral meeting on Thursday, Cyril Ramaphosa, President of South Africa, together with Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, and António Costa, President of the European Council, affirmed a deepening
