Copyright © Daily Dive SA
South Africa submits revised trade proposal to the US, focusing on LNG imports, critical minerals, and digital trade. Trade Minister Parks Tau presented the deal after meeting with US officials. Communications Minister Solly Malatsi accused of favoring Elon Musk’s Starlink. Read more on the trade negotiations following the meeting between Presidents Ramaphosa and Trump.
Read More from source
During a White House meeting, Donald Trump presented misleading evidence of mass killings of white South Africans, using images from the Democratic Republic of Congo and falsely portraying footage as depicting “burial sites.” The images were actually from humanitarian workers in Goma, Congo, and a memorial site in South Africa. The White House did not comment on the matter.
Read More from source
Police in Gauteng recovered 12 vehicles, including Toyota Corolla Cross and Hilux models, Nissan Navara, and Ford Ranger, stolen or hijacked. Two Toyotas stolen in Brakpan and Brooklyn were found in Bergview and Polokwane. Six of the vehicles had tracker devices. Additional vehicles were intercepted near Beitbridge, Mokopane, and Witbank.
Read More from source
Automotive groups warn of immediate and long-term impact of 15-16 cents per litre fuel tax increase in South Africa. Finance Minister announced inflation-based tax hikes to cover funding gap, first increase in three years. General Fuel Levy for petrol and diesel to rise to R4.01c/l and R3.85c/l from 4 June 2025. Road Accident Fund levy remains unchanged at R2.
Read More from source
A 54-year-old bank executive missing in Edenvale was rescued in a tactical operation. Police arrested five suspects linked to the kidnapping of the executive and two others. The executive’s bloodstained vehicle was found in Ivory Park. One suspect was caught at OR Tambo Airport with the victim’s phone and funds. Three more arrests were made in Thembisa, recovering stolen vehicles.
Read More from source
Investec reports better credit loss ratio in Southern Africa than in the UK for the year ended March 31, 2025. CEO Fani Titi highlights strong performance with a Return on Equity of 13.9%. Pre-provision adjusted operating profit exceeds £1 billion for the first time, showing the strength of client franchises. The group maintains strong capital and liquidity levels for sustainable growth.
Read More from source
KwaZulu-Natal police rearrest rape suspect who escaped custody. The 28-year-old was arrested in connection with multiple rapes near Nkandla. He escaped during transport to a correctional facility but was found in Umbilo hostel. He faces charges of escaping custody and multiple rape cases. Community praised for aiding police in apprehending suspect.
Read More from source
TotalEnergies plans to request Mozambique’s approval to end force majeure on its $20bn LNG project and resume construction by midsummer. The project, on hold since 2021 due to insurgent attacks, involves developing natural gas fields and constructing a liquefaction plant with a capacity of 13.12 million tonnes per year. CEO Patrick Pouyanne cited improved security.
Read More from source
President Ramaphosa of South Africa faces backlash from the US administration, with threats of import tariffs and aid cuts. The US Secretary of State will not attend the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, citing South Africa’s promotion of solidarity and equality as “bad things.” Ramaphosa vows not to be bullied and may reform the country’s health system in response to the crisis.
Read More from source
South Africans laud President Ramaphosa for composure during Trump’s false claims of “genocide” against white Afrikaner farmers. Criticism arises over Ramaphosa’s decision to engage in the encounter. US-South Africa relations strained after Trump’s aid cut accusing racial discrimination. Ramaphosa highlights criminality affecting all races in South Africa.
Read More from source
