Man convicted of smuggling millions in cash from South Africa faces R200,000 forfeiture

A man who attempted to smuggle millions in cash out of South Africa has been convicted and ordered to forfeit R200,000 to the Criminal Asset Recovery Account, following his arrest at Cape Town International Airport while attempting to board a flight to …

South Africa’s farmers hit hard by US tariffs under Trump

U.S. Imposes Reciprocal Tariffs Globally; South Africa To Seek Clarity, New Trade Deal

Relations between South Africa and the U.S., in particular, have been strained recently for several reasons, most notably, the cutting of funding to the country and an offer from the latter to resettle White South African farmers and their families in …

South Africa sees 149% surge in Ghanaian tourists after visa waiver- minister de Lille

By: Buertey Francis BORYOR South Africa’s Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille, has said, the number of Ghanaian tourists visiting her country has surged by 149 percent since the introduction of a visa waiver in November 2023. Speaking in Accra on March …

Spotify Paid Nigerian, South African Artists $59m in 2024

Oluchi Chibuzor with agency report Audio streaming giant Spotify royalty payments to artistes from Nigeria and South Africa – its two biggest African markets – spiked to around $59 million last year as performers rode a wave of growing interest in music …

Soccerladuma | Nigeria Coach: South Africa Are A Good Side But...

The Nigerian Football Federation have officially announced their new head coach for the men's national team will be. Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle has claimed that the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against South Africa is a must-win encounter. Nigeria …

South Africa’s Coalition Government Nears Collapse as Congress Joins the Fight

South Africa’s coalition government is near collapse, as that country struggles to deal with internal tensions and the challenge posed by U.S. President Donald Trump, who broke an international taboo by criticizing the country openly. The coalition was …

Trump's tariffs could be death knell for US-Africa trade pact

Anne SoyBBC deputy Africa editor, Nairobi ShareSave Lesotho's garment workers face an uncertain future once President Donald Trump's 50% import tariff kicks in Thursday was a "terrible" and "devastating" day for people involved …

How the US tariffs impact South Africa’s agriculture

It is perhaps more prudent to work on the assumption that the duty-free access to South African goods enjoyed through AGOA is over South Africa is likely to be started at a 10% flat tariff rate for most of its products. South Africa may lose US market …

How older cats enjoy retirement in South Africa

These friendly felines at the Lucky Lucy Foundation retirement home are just some of the 391 cats who have found a second chance at life after being rescued in the Swartland area, north of Cape Town. Most have had owners, but were abandoned or given away. …