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The Group of Twenty (G20) South Africa

Date: Mar 4, 2025

SA has vowed to seize the moment to shape the agenda, influencing a paradigm shift whereby G20 countries will be required to situate inequalities at the heart of economic policy making.

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First batch of SANDF troops arrive home from DRC

The first group of South African National Defence Force (SANDF) troops have arrived home from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) peacekeeping mission.

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Egypt deports dozens more foreign nationals heading for march to Gaza

Egyptian authorities this Friday detained or deported more foreign nationals seeking to join a pro-Palestinian march to Gaza.

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Logistical challenges delaying arrival of SANDF troops: Minister

South African (SA) Defence Minister Angie Motshekga says they are experiencing logistical challenges in bringing home the first group of soldiers.

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SA President praises swift government response to flood disaster in Eastern Cape province

South African (SA) President Cyril Ramaphosa has commended authorities in the Eastern Cape province and various government departments for their rapid response to the devastating floods that have struck parts of the province.

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Town Planner warns SA government against hastily relocating flood-affected residents

Town and Regional Planner Expert at South Africa’s (SA) University of KwaZulu-Natal, Professor Hangwelane Magidimisha-Chipungu says the SA government must act with caution should it decides to relocate the families

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Nigerian President pardon of 'Ogoni Nine' draws ethnic group's rejection

Nigeria's Ogoni activists rejected a posthumous pardon for nine members executed three decades ago by a military dictatorship, criticising President Bola Tinubu's move as inadequate and perpetuating injustice.

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Advanced technology is vital to boost policing in SA: Minister

South Africa's (SA) Police Minister Senzo Mchunu says there is an urgent need to adopt advanced technology to improve the country’s crime-fighting efforts.

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Leaders of UK, France, Germany urge de-escalation of Middle East conflict

  Leaders of United Kingdon (UK), France and Germany on Friday called for all sides to refrain from further escalation after Israeli strikes against nuclear and military facilities in Iran, British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer's office said

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SA union welcomes wage deal at freight, rail group, Transnet

The United National Transport Union (UNTU) in South Africa (SA) has welcomed the signing of a three-year wage agreement with freight and rail group, Transnet

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Trump allowed to keep National Guard in Los Angeles as more protests planned

Unites States (US) President Donald Trump can keep his deployment of National Guard troops in Los Angeles (LA), according to a court ruling, as protests against immigration raids look set to enter their second week

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