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Alick Athanaze's stand scuppers Proteas' hopes of Test victory: A solid second-innings display of batting by West Indies’ Alick Athanaze helped them to a ...
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Athanaze, rain help Windies draw 1st Test vs South Africa - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
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Muhsin Hendricks, world’s ‘first openly gay imam’, shot dead in South Africa: Police say motive for killing of Hendricks, who ran a mosque for LGBTQ+ Muslims ...
theguardian.com/world/2025/feb/16/muhsin-hendricks-worlds-first-openly-gay-imam-shot-dead-in-south-africa

Quick Glance: Murder of Muhsin Hendricks: A Community's Loss
- Muhsin Hendricks, known as the world's first openly gay imam, was shot dead in South Africa.
- He ran a mosque in Cape Town that served as a safe haven for LGBTQ+ and marginalized Muslims.
- His death, occurring after a suspected ambush, has caused global outrage, prompting calls for a thorough investigation.
- Hendricks advocated for an inclusive interpretation of Islam and was a significant figure for queer Muslims in Africa.
‘I did not have any sexual encounters in the house’: BBMzansi’s Ashley Ogle on pregnancy rumours
citizen.co.za/entertainment/tv/bbmzansis-ashley-ogle-addresses-pregnancy-rumours/

Afrikaner groups in South Africa decline Trump’s resettlement plan: President Donald Trump offered refugee status and resettlement in the United States to ...
voanews.com/a/white-south-africans-reject-trump-s-resettlement-plan/7967974.html

Quick Glance: Afrikaner Groups Reject Trump's Resettlement Proposal
- Afrikaner groups in South Africa have declined Trump's resettlement offer, asserting their commitment to remain in the country.
- Trump's executive order halting aid to South Africa was issued in response to alleged human rights violations against white citizens.
- The South African government refuted claims of violence against white farmers, highlighting the ongoing economic privileges of the white minority.
- Critics of the new land expropriation law contend that it unfairly targets white landowners while addressing historical injustices.
South Africa says silence from US on bid for talks, China pledges support: South Africa's foreign minister Ronald Lamola said on Monday that the United States ...
reuters.com/world/africa/south-africa-says-us-has-not-responded-attempts-engage-after-trump-order-2025-02-17/

Quick Glance: South Africa Seeks US Dialogue Amid Chinese Support
- South Africa's Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola stated that the United States has not responded to requests regarding Trump's aid cuts, while China has pledged support.
- The US cut financial assistance due to disapproval of South Africa's land reform policy and a genocide case against Israel.
- South Africa is organizing bilateral meetings to gain support from various countries, including China, and emphasizes that the G20 agenda will remain unchanged despite US objections.
- Lamola reiterated that the land reform policy and the genocide case against Israel are non-negotiable, while the country continues to seek dialogue with the US.
Last Week Tonight: John Oliver Calls Elon Musk a ‘Freak’: On the return of Last Week Tonight, John Oliver called Elon Musk ‘one of the worst white guys South ...
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Quick Glance: John Oliver's Grim Prediction for the Coming Years
- John Oliver provided a bleak outlook on the next four years in his first 'Last Week Tonight' episode following Donald Trump's inauguration.
- He criticized powerful men exploiting government for personal gain, highlighting troubling developments in the Trump administration.
- Oliver emphasized the importance of solidarity with federal workers, recalling how public protests previously led to positive changes.
- He urged acknowledgment of the dire situation while also seeking joy to endure through the challenging times ahead.
Dricus du Plessis makes light work of Sean Strickland to retain UFC middleweight title
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South Africa does have a history of racist land inequality. Just not in the way Trump and Musk are portraying
cnn.com/2025/02/11/africa/south-africa-land-aid-freeze-trump-intl/

Ramaphosa says never again will SA see forced removals: The president said the pain of the apartheid past necessitated redress but it will happen within ...
mg.co.za/politics/2025-02-13-ramaphosa-says-never-again-will-sa-see-forced-removals/

Why the US Is turning up the heat on South Africa: Some hard decisions are coming up as the United States tries to discredit South Africa’s standing on the world ...
mg.co.za/thought-leader/2025-02-12-why-the-us-is-turning-up-the-heat-on-south-africa/

Quick Glance: US Pressure on South Africa: Rising Geopolitical Tensions
- Donald Trump's presidency reveals increasing US interest in South Africa, driven by global dynamics such as the ICJ case against Israel and efforts to counter dedollarisation.
- South Africa's support for Palestine, despite international backlash, is viewed as a challenge to Western hegemony and may strain diplomatic relations with the US.
- Trump announced a halt to US funding and proposed relocating South African farmers, interpreted as retaliation for South Africa's backing of the BDS movement.
- Geopolitical tensions compel South Africa to reassess its position in a polarized global landscape while simultaneously strengthening ties with China and other nations.
Local Trump supporters gather at the US Embassy in Pretoria, and more from around the world
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-02-17-local-trump-supporters-gather-at-the-us-embassy-in-pretoria-and-more-from-around-the-world/

Trump’s backlash has everything to do with SA’s ICJ case — Israel-Palestine expert Norman Finkelstein
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-02-17-trumps-backlash-has-everything-to-do-with-sas-icj-case-israel-palestine-expert-norman-finkelstein/

'No nicer place than SA, but you must learn to share,' Malema says to white farmers
news24.com/news24/politics/no-nicer-place-than-sa-but-you-must-learn-to-share-malema-says-to-white-farmers-20250217

Quick Glance: Malema Urges White Farmers to Embrace Sharing
- Julius Malema, EFF president, stated in Soweto that South Africa is the best place for black and white coexistence.
- He responded to Elon Musk's call for sanctions, asserting that his statements on violence against whites were taken out of context.
- Malema urged white farmers to change their hearts and share the land to restore black dignity.
- He compared his struggles to those of Nelson Mandela and affirmed his resilience against former EFF members who have left the party.
SA land issue: White people's fears heard, not hopes of black Africans seeking freedom – Ngcukaitobi
news24.com/news24/politics/parliament/sa-land-issue-white-peoples-fears-heard-not-hopes-of-black-africans-seeking-freedom-ngcukaitobi-20250214


Trump to cut off funding for South Africa over expropriation act: He said without evidence that "certain classes of people" were being treated "very badly."
reuters.com/world/africa/trump-cut-off-all-future-funding-south-africa-2025-02-02/

Lies are the currency of the Trump presidency — as is ignorance: Donald Trump cannot be ignored, because as we have seen this past week, these racist ...
dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2025-02-13-lies-currency-trump-presidency-ignorance/

Man hailed as world’s first imam to say he was gay is shot dead in South Africa: A man hailed as the world’s first imam to say he was gay was shot dead in South ...
cnn.com/2025/02/17/africa/hendricks-gay-imam-south-africa-intl/

'If leaving is the price we must pay for the safety of our children, it is what we must do'
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/news/2025-02-16-if-leaving-is-the-price-we-must-pay-for-the-safety-of-our-children-it-is-what-we-must-do/


Trump’s funding cuts hit HIV, GBV services hard: The US president’s cutting of financial support has cut life-saving treatment for many in SA
mg.co.za/power-of-women/health-2024-power-of-women/2025-02-15-trumps-funding-cuts-hit-hiv-gbv-services-hard/

Ramaphosa says govt's infrastructure drive gathering pace because of reforms, initiatives he implemented
ewn.co.za/2025/02/17/ramaphosa-says-govts-infrastructure-drive-gathering-pace-because-of-reforms-initiatives-he-implemented

White South Africans Gather In Support of Trump and His Claims That They Are Victims of Racism
time.com/7225641/white-south-africans-gather-us-embassy-support-donald-trump/

Adriaan Basson | Maybe SA needs its own DOGE show - but legally sound: South Africa needs its own DOGE-like hit squad unleashed onto hundreds of poorly run state ...
news24.com/news24/opinions/columnists/adriaanbasson/adriaan-basson-maybe-sa-needs-its-own-doge-show-but-legally-sound-20250217


'Trump’s actions taking us back to primitive days of slavery, colonisation': Frank Chikane: ‘Donald Trump’s decisions taking us back to primitive days of slavery ...
iol.co.za/news/south-africa/trumps-actions-taking-us-back-to-primitive-days-of-slavery-colonisation-7eed2fc7-7fae-4751-b1e8-95f8e25f7691

We must not give up on achieving Madiba’s dreams: Let the legacy of Nelson Mandela strengthen our national goal of good for all as the Global South finds its ...
mg.co.za/thought-leader/2025-02-18-we-must-not-give-up-on-achieving-madibas-dreams/

Are South Africa’s proposed water use licence reforms racist and unconstitutional?
mg.co.za/news/2025-02-14-are-south-africas-proposed-water-use-licence-reforms-racist-and-unconstitutional/

‘Fuming’ Hlophe's rant against Manyi: It’s Manyi vs Hlophe and Duduzile vs Floyd
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/news/politics/2025-02-16-fuming-hlophes-rant-against-manyi/


No minerals for the US if aid is cut, Gwede Mantashe threatens: The mineral and petroleum resources minister also told the mining indaba that the African ...
mg.co.za/politics/2025-02-03-no-minerals-for-the-us-if-aid-is-cut-gwede-mantashe-threatens/

One thousand South Africans gather in Pretoria for pro-Trump rally: Denouncing a recent law on land expropriation and murders committed against farmers, 1 ...
ewn.co.za/2025/02/15/one-thousand-south-africans-gather-in-pretoria-for-pro-trump-rally

There’s no nuclear collaboration between SA and Iran, says Necsa CEO: The group CEO of the SA Nuclear Energy Corporation denied claims of nuclear cooperation ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-02-17-theres-no-nuclear-collaboration-between-sa-and-iran-says-necsa-ceo/

MALAIKA MAHLATSI: The dangerous myth of 'reverse apartheid' in South Africa: To be clear, there is no 'reverse racism' or 'reverse apartheid' in South Africa ...
ewn.co.za/2025/02/17/malaika-mahlatsi-the-dangerous-myth-of-reverse-apartheid-in-south-africa

Trump's accusations against South Africa spark 'white privilege' self-mockery: U.S. President Donald Trump's attacks on what he alleges is South Africa's ...
reuters.com/world/trumps-accusations-against-south-africa-spark-white-privilege-self-mockery-2025-02-11/

Trump signs order to cut funding for South Africa: He also wants to resettle white South African farmers and their families as refugees.
reuters.com/world/us/trump-signs-executive-order-aimed-south-africa-white-house-official-says-2025-02-07/

MK Party says Jacob Zuma is the most successful president South Africa has ever had
ewn.co.za/2025/02/11/mk-party-says-jacob-zuma-is-the-most-successful-president-south-africa-has-ever-had

Trump halts aid funding for SA, and will 'formulate a plan to resettle Afrikaners'
news24.com/news24/southafrica/news/donald-trump-signs-order-to-cut-funding-for-south-africa-over-land-policy-icj-case-20250208

South African Imam and Gay Rights Advocate is Shot Dead: Muhsin Hendricks was credited by some as being the world’s first openly gay imam and helped Muslims ...
nytimes.com/2025/02/17/world/africa/south-african-imam-gay-rights-dead.html

Roger Federer has big plans to improve education in South Africa: Roger Federer has stressed the importance of ramping up efforts to improve early childhood ...
businesstech.co.za/news/lifestyle/811379/roger-federer-has-big-plans-to-improve-education-in-south-africa/

Julius Malema says he will not be intimidated by Elon Musk: The statement came after Musk labelled Malema an 'international criminal' on social media.
ewn.co.za/2025/02/16/julius-malema-says-he-will-not-be-intimidated-by-elon-musk

USAID-funded HIV organisations in SA struggle to return to work despite US court ruling
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-02-17-usaid-funded-hiv-organisations-in-sa-struggle-to-return-to-work-despite-us-court-ruling/

EU backs South Africa as Trump increases pressure: Four of the European Union’s ambassadors to Pretoria said they shared the country’s values
mg.co.za/politics/2025-02-12-eu-backs-south-africa-as-trump-increases-pressure/

'No thanks': White South Africans turn down Trump's immigration offer: The ANC says Trump is amplifying misinformation propagated by an Afrikaner-led group.
reuters.com/world/africa/no-thanks-white-south-africans-turn-down-trumps-immigration-offer-2025-02-09/

SAPS, SANParks recover 2 cartridges and spent projectile at scene of poached rhino
ewn.co.za/2025/02/18/saps-sanparks-recover-2-cartridges-and-spent-projectile-at-scene-of-poached-rhino

Forced removals will never be allowed again in South Africa - Ramaphosa: President Cyril Ramaphosa has responded to the two days of debate on the State of the ...
enca.com/top-stories/forced-removals-will-never-be-allowed-again-south-africa-ramaphosa

The stark divide that South Africa’s land act seeks to bridge - Reuters
reuters.com/world/stark-divide-that-south-africas-land-act-seeks-bridge-2025-02-09/

Julius Malema branded ‘International Criminal,’ Elon Musk called ‘Enemy of South Africa’ as feud escalates
iol.co.za/news/politics/julius-malema-branded-international-criminal-elon-musk-called-enemy-of-south-africa-as-feud-escalates-be213898-9937-4d10-8a3a-e0ab6a7f400f

Quick Glance: Musk Calls for Malema's International Criminal Designation
- Elon Musk has labeled EFF leader Julius Malema as an international criminal.
- This remark followed Malema's claim regarding the DA's support for white leaders.
- Musk criticized Malema's statements, interpreting them as a call for genocide against white South Africans.
- He advocated for sanctions against Malema, including declaring him an international criminal.
Chief Rabbi Warren Goldstein hails Trump’s actions against South Africa: Chief Rabbi South Africa Warren Goldstein hailed US President Donald Trump’s actions ...
iol.co.za/news/politics/chief-rabbi-warren-goldstein-hails-trumps-actions-against-south-africa-c597b898-19a9-4e09-9d99-cfd426ef2956

South Africa Imam Muhsin Hendricks' killing: Police 'hot on heels' of suspects: The killing of Muhsin Hendricks, a pioneering figure in the gay Muslim community ...
bbc.com/news/articles/cglyl6el10xo

Liberal collusion with Trump’s racism: As the US president turns on South Africa it is time to take a wider view of domestic complicity with his racism
mg.co.za/columns/2025-02-16-liberal-collusion-with-trumps-racism/

Ramaphosa’s message to South Africa after Trump’s attacks: President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for South Africans to unite after the country’s laws came under ...
businesstech.co.za/news/government/811642/ramaphosas-message-to-south-africa-after-trumps-attacks/

Trump's aid cuts stop South African HIV vaccine trials in their tracks: Several other mRNA-based HIV vaccine candidates worldwide have reached clinical ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2025-02-18-trumps-aid-cuts-stop-south-african-hiv-vaccine-trials-in-their-tracks/

SA opts for quiet diplomacy over impossible mission to Washington: The government is trying instead to build alliances within the G20 as President Trump ...
mg.co.za/politics/2025-02-14-sa-opts-for-quiet-diplomacy-over-impossible-mission-to-washington/

Rubio refuses to attend G20 meeting over ‘anti-Americanism’: The US secretary of state communicated his decision on X and opened up a new front of contestation ...
mg.co.za/politics/2025-02-06-rubio-refuses-to-attend-g20-meeting-over-anti-americanism/

Quick Glance: Rubio to Skip G20 Amid Anti-Americanism Dispute
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced he will not attend G20 talks in South Africa due to a dispute over a controversial land expropriation law.
- His decision follows President Trump's threat to cut aid to South Africa after the country passed legislation allowing land seizure without compensation under certain circumstances.
- Critics, including Andrew Bates, argue that Rubio's absence undermines U.S. national security and economy, while the South African government defends the law as essential for addressing land ownership inequalities.
- Land ownership remains a contentious issue in South Africa, with over 80% of the population owning only 4% of privately held farmland due to the legacy of apartheid.
Afrikaners' rights must be recognised, Groenewald tells parliament: Correctional services minister and Freedom Front Plus leader Pieter Groenewald has urged ...
timeslive.co.za/politics/2025-02-12-afrikaners-rights-must-be-recognised-groenewald-tells-parliament/

LETTERS | Whites are yet again trumping it in SA: How does one acknowledge injustice, live among those who still benefit from it, and resist the trap of ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/opinion-and-analysis/2025-02-16-letters--whites-are-yet-again-trumping-it-in-sa/


Bodies of 14 SANDF soldiers finally arrive home from DRC: A memorial service and government's handover ceremony of remains of the SANDF soldiers to the ...
citizen.co.za/news/south-africa/bodies-14-sandf-soldiers-finally-arrive-home-drc/

TOM EATON | Afrikaner dilemma: how much oxygen can you give a small group in the age of the big grab?
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times-daily/opinion-and-analysis/2025-02-18-tom-eaton-afrikaner-dilemma-how-much-oxygen-can-you-give-a-small-group-in-the-age-of-the-big-grab/


Parties warn Godongwana against tax hikes ahead of budget speech: Last year, the finance minister hinted there would be tax increases in 2025
mg.co.za/politics/2025-02-18-parties-warn-godongwana-against-tax-hikes-ahead-of-budget-speech/

SA funds 90% of its HIV/AIDS programme, Motsoaledi reveals amid Pepfar uncertainty
citizen.co.za/news/hiv-aids-programme-motsoaledi-pepfar-funding-health/

Ramaphosa wants to engage with US, Trump administration formally without public spats
ewn.co.za/2025/02/08/ramaphosa-wants-to-engage-with-us-trump-administration-formally-without-public-spats

Apartheid’s Stratcom agents viewed influential US Trump ally Edwin Feulner ‘as source of advice’
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-02-13-apartheid-stratcom-agents-trump-edwin-feulner/

LISTEN | Mashaba calls for treason probe into AfriForum after vow to report to US over land law
timeslive.co.za/politics/2025-02-04-listen-mashaba-calls-for-treason-probe-into-afriforum-after-vow-to-report-to-us-over-land-law/

Quick Glance: Mashaba Demands Treason Investigation Against AfriForum
- ANC Secretary-General Mokonyane labels AfriForum members as racists.
- Presidency spokesperson Magwenya accuses AfriForum of spreading misinformation about land reform.
- Magwenya asserts that South Africa's land reform policies align with constitutional principles.
- Tensions rise after Trump's threat to halt aid to South Africa.
White House claims Trump’s SA sanction is a defence of human rights: The US embassy in Pretoria distributed the missive on Monday, days after it was published by ...
mg.co.za/politics/2025-02-11-white-house-claims-trumps-sa-sanction-is-a-defence-of-human-rights/

After the Bell: The harsh mathematics of land reform in SA: Trump's executive order to resettle Afrikaner "refugees" highlights the absurdity of a ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-02-10-after-the-bell-the-harsh-mathematics-of-land-reform-in-sa/

South Africa condemns 'misinformation' after Trump freezes aid: The SA government said South Africa said it 'has taken note' of Trump's executive order ...
ewn.co.za/2025/02/08/south-africa-condemns-misinformation-after-trump-freezes-aid

Quick Glance: Rising Tensions Between South Africa and the US
- Political and economic experts are calling for calm amid increasing tensions between South Africa and the US.
- President Trump’s criticism of South Africa's land reform policies raises concerns about the future of trade relations.
- Economist Dale McKinley highlights the need to explore new markets while Professor Jannie Rossouw urges diplomats to clarify South Africa's policies to US lawmakers.
- Elon Musk's potential investments in South Africa are uncertain due to ongoing diplomatic disputes between Pretoria and Washington.
South Africa-Trump land row may move from aid to trade: The US president is ratcheting up pressure on South Africa over its domestic and foreign policy.
bbc.com/news/articles/cm27g2jzd78o

An initiative aimed at restoring Joburg's shine sets sight on notorious Hillbrow
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times-daily/news/2025-02-17-an-initiative-aimed-at-restoring-joburgs-shine-sets-sight-on-notorious-hillbrow/


Ramaphosa sends defiant message to Washington in State of the Nation address: Without mentioning US President Donald Trump by name, President Cyril Ramaphosa on ...
mg.co.za/politics/2025-02-06-ramaphosa-sends-defiant-message-to-washington-in-state-of-the-nation-address/

Lotto player bags more than R4m from a R22.50 wager: Ithuba is searching for its new multimillionaire who bagged more than R4m in the Powerball jackpot on ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2025-02-13-lotto-player-bags-more-than-r4m-from-a-r2250-wager/

‘Unconstitutional’ and ‘procedurally flawed’, says Zille in Expropriation Act court challenge
mg.co.za/politics/2025-02-10-unconstitutional-and-procedurally-flawed-says-zille-in-expropriation-act-court-challenge/

Mbuyiseni Ndlozi resigns as member of EFF: Ndlozi told the SABC News on Sunday night that he had left party politics.
ewn.co.za/2025/02/10/mbuyiseni-ndlozi-resigns-as-member-of-eff

Crossed wires: Why Trump refugee offer is daft and dangerous
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-02-09-crossed-wires-why-trump-refugee-offer-is-daft-and-dangerous/

Letter to Mahlamba Ndlopfu — we see you, Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla: I was pleasantly surprised to learn that Daddy’s Gal now boasts a new title: ‘Commander’ ...
dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2025-02-14-letter-to-mahlamba-ndlopfu-we-see-you-duduzile-zuma-sambudla/

SONA reply: Ramaphosa says GNU working well, punts national dialogue: Ramaphosa says he expected political parties to provide solutions to the country’s problems ...
ewn.co.za/2025/02/13/sona-reply-ramaphosa-says-gnu-working-well-punts-national-dialogue

Golden Arrow to roll out 120 solar-charged electric buses in 2025: ‘Up to the challenge of steep uphill slopes in Cape Town’
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times-daily/news/2025-02-07-golden-arrow-to-roll-out-120-solar-charged-electric-buses-in-2025/


South Africa could be ‘sacrificial lamb’ in Trump’s trade war: The country faces a deepened risk of being kicked out of the African Growth and Opportunity Act ...
mg.co.za/business/2025-02-07-south-africa-could-be-sacrificial-lamb-in-trumps-trade-war/

'Price to leave the country would be too high': AfriForum responds to Trump's 'Afrikaner' offer
news24.com/news24/southafrica/news/price-to-leave-the-country-would-be-too-high-afriforum-responds-to-trumps-afrikaner-offer-20250208


NWU rugby residence to be renamed Siya Kolisi Residence: The Dennedorp Residence at the NWU’s Potchefstroom Campus will be renamed the Siya Kolisi Residence.
mg.co.za/press-releases/2025-02-18-nwu-rugby-residence-to-be-renamed-siya-kolisi-residence/

People are suffering: That’s the rub of Trump’s funding freeze: People living with HIV and related ailments have been handed a practical death sentence because ...
mg.co.za/editorial/2025-02-13-people-are-suffering-thats-the-rub-of-trumps-funding-freeze/

UPDATE | Embassy confirms Pepfar projects will restart, despite Trump aid ban: Such programmes still qualify for a limited waiver, which will expire towards the ...
mg.co.za/health/2025-02-11-update-embassy-confirms-pepfar-projects-will-restart-despite-trumps-aid-ban/

Something very strange is happening in South Africa: Renowned economist Dawie Roodt said South Africa’s markets are behaving in unexpected and strange ways ...
businesstech.co.za/news/finance/811939/something-very-strange-is-happening-in-south-africa/

How badly will US sanctions hurt South Africa?: Looming largest is the implied threat to Agoa, with $4bn in preferential exports and a total of $20bn at risk ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-02-09-how-badly-will-us-funding-cut-hurt-south-africa/

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