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Trump, Ukraine and South Africa

The South African on MSN · 37m

Zelensky in South Africa: Experts say Ukraine seeks ‘more friends’

Why did Zelensky visit South Africa? And was Russia’s attack on Kyiv a message to SA? International relations experts explain.

Associated Press News on MSN · 1d

Zelenskyy says he’s cutting short a visit to South Africa after Russian attacks on Kyiv

PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in South Africa for a state visit Thursday following U.S. President Donald Trump’s new accusations that he is prolonging the war against Russia by pushing back against any plan to give up Ukrainian territory in a peace deal.

BBC on MSN · 23h

South Africa and Ukraine woo each other - as relationships with Trump turn sour

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is on a historic visit to South Africa, signalling a dramatic improvement in the once-strained relations between the two nations. The visit marks a diplomatic breakthrough for the Ukrainian leader in his efforts to counter Russia's strong - and growing - influence in Africa.

South Africa scraps VAT increase in dramatic U-turn

Reuters on MSN · 14h

South Africa's finance minister says he won't resign after VAT U-turn

By Karin Strohecker and Colleen Goko WASHINGTON (Reuters) -South African Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said on Thursday he will not resign after the government's U-turn on a planned value-added tax hike,

Bloomberg L.P. · 18h

South Africa’s Godongwana Says He Won’t Resign Over VAT U-Turn

South African Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said he sees no reason to resign following his U-turn on a proposed tax increase that threatened to rupture the nation’s coalition government.

The Financial Times · 1d

South Africa scraps VAT increase in dramatic U-turn after coalition rift

In a late-night announcement, finance minister Enoch Godongwana said the proposal to lift VAT from 15.5 per cent to 16 per cent over two years had been dropped after “extensive consultation with political parties”,

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South African rand stable as investors await budget clarity

South Africa's rand was little changed in early trade on Friday as investors awaited clarity on a disputed national budget ...

Radio France Internationale1h

Did Zelensky's South Africa visit signal a diplomatic pivot by Pretoria?

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky travelled to Pretoria on Thursday for a meeting with his South African counterpart, ...

South Africa has a new biggest bank

Capitec’s strong share price growth helped it become South Africa’s largest bank by market cap, exceeding FirstRand, Standard ...

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South African rand stable after VAT hike withdrawn, markets await budget clarity

The South African rand was stable on Thursday after the finance ministry said it was withdrawing a contentious increase in ...

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Saudi Push Into South Africa Yields Billions of Dollars in Deals

A flurry of meetings between Saudi Arabia and South Africa over the past year has culminated in discussions about or signed ...

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Get ready, South Africa! Chery's all-new Himla double-cab bakkie is on its way

Chery has unveiled its all-new Himla double cab bakkie at the 2025 Shanghai Auto Show, featuring advanced hybrid technology ...

South Africa heading for a serious crisis

Award-winning economist Dawie Roodt warns that South Africa is heading towards a serious financial crisis, with runaway ...

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