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South Africa Close to China Trade Deal

China and South Africa move towards a new trade pact as Pretoria seeks to cushion the impact of US tariffs and a sharp downturn in diplomatic relations with Washington…reports Asian Lite News

February 8, 2026

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South Africa expels Israel’s top diplomat

South Africa has ordered Israel’s deputy ambassador to leave the country within 72 hours, accusing him of violating diplomatic norms and insulting President Cyril Ramaphosa on social media…reports Asian Lite News South

February 1, 2026

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Cranes of Hope Over Johannesburg

Johannesburg’s skyline is showing tentative signs of life after years of economic stagnation, with cranes and construction returning to parts of the city…reports Asian Lite News Johannesburg’s long-dormant construction sites are beginning

January 25, 2026

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BRICS 2026: Implications for a Multipolar World

India’s BRICS presidency in 2026 is set to put New Delhi at the heart of a rapidly shifting multipolar world, with France and other G7 partners signalling a desire to build bridges

January 22, 2026

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South Africa, China, Russia, Iran wargames raise tensions

The exercises come at a sensitive moment as relations between Pretoria and Washington remain strained over South Africa’s ties with states viewed by the United States as strategic adversaries…reports Asian Lite News

January 11, 2026

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Deadly Pretoria Shooting Rampage Claims 11 Lives

The incident took place at Saulsville Hostel in Atteridgeville, west of Pretoria, early Saturday….reports Asian lIte News The number of people killed in a deadly shooting incident in Pretoria on Saturday has

December 6, 2025

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US Snubs South Africa for 2026 G20

Rubio said South Africa’s presidency of the G20 this year had “tarnished the G20’s reputation” by promoting “spite, division, and radical agendas…reports Asian Lite News The United States, which assumed the G20

December 5, 2025

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Markram Slays India

Markram’s century was the fulcrum of the Proteas chase, built on partnerships of 101 and 70 with Temba Bavuma (45) and Breetzke, and capitalised on being dropped on 53 by Yashasvi Jaiswal

December 4, 2025

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South Africa Doubles Down on G20 Engagement Amid US Rift

US President Donald Trump claimed earlier this week that South Africa would not be invited to next year’s G20 meetings amid tensions in bilateral ties….reports Asian Lite News South African President Cyril

December 1, 2025

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South Africa hits back at ‘punitive’ Trump move

Diplomatic row worsens after US president says member state will not be invited to 2026 summit…reports Asian Lite News Donald Trump has said that South Africa will not be invited to G20

November 28, 2025

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