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President Ramaphosa to send envoys worldwide to clarify South Africa’s foreign policy, including G20 objectives. Breaks tradition by addressing foreign policy in State of the Nation Address amidst tensions with US and soldier deaths in Congo. Emphasizes human rights, peace, fair trade, and rejects US accusations of land grabs.
Johann Rupert, the richest man in South Africa, controls Richemont, Remgro, and Reinet. Forbes values him at $13.6 billion, making him the country’s wealthiest. Rupert chairs Richemont, founded in 1988, Remgro, and Reinet, focusing on local and international investments. His father Anton established Rembrandt in the 1940s, involved in gold, diamond, and luxury goods.
Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola denies January spending was precautionary for potential transfer ban. Club awaits verdict on alleged Premier League violations. Independent commission heard charges from 2009 to 2023. City spent $224 million on five players. Guardiola refutes spending to avoid ban, cites lower net-spend compared to rivals. Verdict expected in one month.
UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis dismisses Sean Strickland’s trash talk ahead of their rematch at UFC 312 in Sydney. Du Plessis, unfazed by Strickland’s insults about South Africa, remains focused on the fight. The tension between the two fighters is real, following Du Plessis’ victory over Strickland in their previous encounter.
President Ramaphosa expresses disappointment in US President Trump’s lack of diplomatic engagement. Trump cuts funding to South Africa over Expropriation Act and genocide case against Israel at ICJ. Trump plans to relocate Afrikaners to the US. Ramaphosa’s spokesperson criticizes the lack of diplomatic courtesies and communication from the US despite willingness to engage.
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s 2025 SONA highlighted key issues and outlined plans for local and national government.
A woman in Johannesburg is devastated to find her USAID-funded sexual health clinic closed due to a freeze on foreign aid by Donald Trump. She must now find a new place for her HIV screenings and PrEP. The executive order is causing a global humanitarian crisis, impacting vulnerable populations in South Africa.
Boksburg Lake, once a vibrant recreational spot, now polluted due to industrial discharge, stormwater runoff, littering, and sewage leaks. Efforts to rehabilitate the lake have been costly but unsuccessful, impacting wildlife, residents, businesses, and posing health risks. Located in the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality in Gauteng, Boksburg has a rich history dating back to the late 19th century.
The Employment and Labour Department in Johannesburg announced a 4.2% increase in the national minimum wage, from R27.58 to R28.79 per working hour, effective in March. The hike applies to all workers and is attributed to inflation. Employers cannot alter the minimum wage unilaterally.
A farmer in Mpumalanga arrested for distributing expired food granted R8,000 bail. Hawks found warehouses filled with expired food, including canned products, rotten chicken, and repackaged dairy. Repackaging equipment and freezers with repackaged wheat and maize meal also discovered. Suspect to appear in court on 27 March.
