South Africa is set to impose stricter rules on foreign nationals seeking to retire in the country, as the government moves ahead with one of its most significant immigration reforms in decades. Cabinet has officially approved the Revised White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection, paving the way for legislative amendments that will reshape…
South African consumers may soon face renewed pressure at the supermarket as rising global energy and agricultural input costs threaten to push food prices higher. According to the latest Absa AgriTrends report, ongoing instability in the Middle East is increasing fuel, fertiliser and logistics costs across the agricultural supply chain, raising the likelihood of food…
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed veteran political negotiator Roelf Meyer as the country’s new ambassador to the United States, in a strategic move aimed at rebuilding strained diplomatic ties with Washington. The appointment comes after a prolonged period of tension between Pretoria and Washington, following diplomatic fallout that escalated during the return of…
South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs has emerged victorious in a major legal and policy battle over the cost of identity verification, with the controversial R10 fee now set to remain in place. The development follows the withdrawal of a High Court challenge by the Association of Communications and Technology (ACT), a lobby group representing…
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday put forward a four-point proposal on promoting peace and stability in the Middle East when meeting with Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, crown prince of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), in Beijing. Xi called for adherence to the principle of peaceful coexistence. It is imperative…
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday stressed the need for China and Spain to strengthen cooperation in fields including trade, new energy and the intelligent economy, and to encourage exchanges in culture, education, scientific research and sports. Xi made the remarks when meeting with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, who is on an official visit…
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday urged closer and stronger strategic coordination between China and Russia to firmly defend their legitimate interests and safeguard the unity of Global South countries. Xi made the remarks when meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Beijing. Xi asked Lavrov to convey sincere greetings to Russian President Vladimir…
South African banking giant Standard Bank has issued a fresh warning to customers after its ongoing investigation into a March 2026 data breach revealed that some credit card information may have been compromised. The latest update comes weeks after the bank first disclosed an incident involving unauthorised access to selected internal data systems on 23…
Germany and South Africa have jointly called for the United States and Iran to resume diplomatic negotiations, warning that the current ceasefire remains highly fragile and that renewed conflict could destabilise the broader international order. The call was made during the 12th meeting of the German-South African Bi-National Commission held in Berlin on Monday, where…
A coordinated anti-poaching operation in Tsitsikamma has led to the arrest of two suspects and the seizure of more than 144kg of illegal abalone, highlighting South Africa’s ongoing struggle against marine wildlife crime. According to South African National Parks (SANParks), rangers uncovered several bags of freshly harvested abalone hidden beneath trees during a patrol in…
