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(Photo: Anna Moneymaker/AFP/Getty Images)The US Trade Representative (USTR) on Tuesday proposed new import duties against 60 economies for their alleged failure to act against forced labour.With this, the Trump administration is trying to rebuild its tariff agenda after several setbacks in court.According to a government document, the proposed charges vary between 10% and 12.5%. The proposal will now be opened for public comment, before a final decision is made.The move comes months after Washington launched an investigation into trade partners including China, the European Union (EU) and Japan. The investigations determined whether these countries take steps to prevent the importation…

Faithful SINGER Khaya Mthethwa, who recently left being a broadcaster, says that what she is most determined to do now is to focus on music, being a pastor and her marriage as she recently tied the knot.Khaya had an interview with Solezwe, at the Mayine Silent Worship Experience event at the weekend and revealed that he does not see himself doing other things now.He said that there are other things that are more important to him now that he wants to spend his time doing.”My leaving Gagasi FM is not something that I can say caused problems. It is a…

Leonard Lekgetho, acting head of the special investigation unit. (Photo: SOE)The special investigation unit’s (SOE) investigation into the affairs of the Free State prime minister’s office not only exposed mismanagement, but also a “moral failure, a collapse of civic duty and ethical leadership”.This according to adv. Leonard Lekgetho, acting head of the SO, who published an interim report on the SOE’s investigation on Tuesday.The investigation revolved around the provincial government’s bursary scheme and revealed widespread exploitation of state funds, serious mismanagement and illegal spending, as well as policy violations amounting to more than R8.3 million.Money is made available annually to…

There was joy in the hearts of the King of the King Ntokozo of Mayisela Zulu at the prayer of the Zululand region which was called by the Prime Minister of KwaZulu-Natal Mr. Thamsanqa Ntuli.This prayer, which was held at the Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Stadium, Lundi, brought together the leaders of different churches from the Methodists, the Nazarenes, the Zionists, the Apostles and other denominations.The Prime Minister said religious leaders continue to play an important role in reviving morale in communities and addressing challenges that endanger the lives of members of the community, such as crime, drug use, gender-based violence,…

Although he continues to face legal problems and his arrest, being reinstated to the leadership of the largest organization that oversees taxis in the country, SANTACO, has put the stamp of Joe Sibanyoni’s greatness on this industry.Madoda Johannes “Ferrari” Sibanyoni is one of the oldest brothers in the taxi industry in Mpumalanga, known as the king who quotes kusale.Sibanyoni (60) has three wives and 14 children.He started working as a taxi driver in Kwaggafontein in 1985 and later bought his first taxi in 1995. Over the years, he expanded his work in this industry which is believed to have more…

Eight bottles of a legendary French wine that survived not only the Second World War but also decades of communist rule after being hidden under the floor of a Czech castle have been restored some 130 years after they were produced.

THE MUNICIPALITY of Thekwini strongly warns residents against disrupting pumps and other important water infrastructure. These illegal actions are the cause of disruption of water supply in many communities.It turns out that because of this the community of M KwaMashu has been left without waterThe municipality’s statement said: “It is worrying that these incidents are increasing, despite repeated efforts to protect buildings with pumps with locks and other means. Despite all that, the municipality’s infrastructure continues to be destroyed.”We went on to say that similar incidents have been reported in Ntuzuma and Nanda where the water infrastructure has been destroyed,…

NewsFeedThe US military says it carried out ‘self-defence’ strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island after Iran earlier launched missiles and drones at US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain. Despite the exchange, the US says the US-Iran ceasefire remains in effect.Published On 3 Jun 20263 Jun 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo

Pres. Cyril Ramaphosa (Photo: Presidency / X) Pres. Cyril Ramaphosa has warned that South Africa’s economic recovery is threatened by international conflict, a global oil crisis and a drop in employment, even as the government presents major investment and infrastructure plans. Ramaphosa said in his budget speech about the presidency that the macroeconomic environment had improved; tax collection remains strong; public finances are in better shape; and public debt stabilized. He also referred to Moody’s, which adjusted South Africa’s rating outlook from stable to positive, as well as S&P, which raised South Africa’s credit rating six months ago for the…

NKKAKA, a broadcaster who is also a DJ, uThato Sikwane, popularly known as DJ Fresh, revealed that he welcomes with both hands the opportunity to broadcast the morning show on Kaya 959 radio.This follows that last week, Sizwe Dhlomo, who was broadcasting the morning program on this radio, suddenly resigned.DJ Fresh on this radio will start to be heard on July 1, he said that broadcasting the morning show will always be a good thing for him as it allows him to be part of the different families that listen to him.”This radio station has become something extraordinary, since it…