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Trump Watch: Trump says Iran welcome at World Cup but warns players could be in danger

US president Donald Trump says Iran's football team is welcome at the 2026 Fifa World Cup but that it would not be "appropriate" for them to attend "for their own life and safety."

SA eyes 50% tariffs on Chinese and Indian cars

South Africa is considering introducing tariffs as high as 50% on Chinese and Indian cars to protect local manufacturers from a flood of cheap imports.

Premier furious at King over secret Israel meetings and hospital donations

Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane is furious about secret meetings between Israeli diplomats and King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo that involved public hospitals and Walter Sisulu University.

Government pushes Russia talks to save stranded men

The government says it is in talks with Russian authorities to bring home 17 South African men trapped in a dangerous war zone after travelling to Russia.

Canada warns tourists of violent crime and kidnappings in South Africa

Canada has red-flagged South Africa as a high-risk destination warning travellers to watch out for everything from fake police to kidnappings.

South Africa slams massacre of Jewish worshippers in Australia

South Africa has reacted with anger after gunmen killed fifteen people at a Hanukkah celebration in Australia.

Government promises to rescue South Africans trapped in Russia war

The government says it is working with Russian authorities to bring back seventeen citizens who were allegedly tricked into fighting in the war against Ukraine.

Egypt and Iran tell Fifa to ban gay pride at World Cup match

Egypt and Iran want Fifa to stop Pride celebrations during their World Cup match in Seattle saying it insults their religious and cultural beliefs.

Radio journalist in dock over ‘Russia fighter’ claims

A SAfm journalist and four men face charges after police stopped them at OR Tambo Airport for allegedly helping recruit South Africans to fight for Russia.

Four South Africans arrested for Russian military plot

Four South African men were stopped at OR Tambo and charged with trying to join the Russian military.

World backs South Africa as G20 deal passes without the USA

South Africa ends its first G20 presidency with a declaration agreed by all attending leaders, even as the United States refuses to join the talks and skips the summit entirely.

G20 marches on without the USA

South Africans at the G20 summit in Johannesburg are left puzzled after the United States skips the event and sends only a junior official, sparking tension.

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