🇿🇦 SA Politics Today
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Judge set to decide Diddy’s fate as New York trial nears conclusion
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces a possible life sentence as Judge Subramanian oversees the trial’s final phase... The post Judge set to decide Diddy’s fate as New York trial nears conclusion […]
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Is SA next? Elon Musk celebrates Starlink launch in Lesotho
Did Lesotho feel pressured to approve Elon Musk’s Starlink due to its foreign investment stance and President Trump’s remarks? The post Is SA next? Elon Musk celebrates Starlink launch in Lesotho […]
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One of South Africa’s oldest towns could be up for a name change
The African Transformation Movement (ATM) has suggested renaming one of South Africa’s oldest towns. The post One of South Africa’s oldest towns could be up for a name change appeared first on SA […]
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Rovos Rail crash explained: What really happened?
Rovos Rail has disclosed the real cause of its recent crash in Zimbabwe, which happened earlier this year. The post Rovos Rail crash explained: What really happened? appeared first on SA People.
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Uber faces possible collapse in SA: Here are the reasons
Once regarded as South Africa’s benchmark for ride-hailing, Uber now faces the threat of complete collapse. The post Uber faces possible collapse in SA: Here are the reasons appeared first on SA […]
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Malema criticised for singing ‘Kill The Boer’ at mass funeral
Critics have condemned EFF leader Julius Malema for singing ‘Kill The Boer’ at the funeral of victims from last week’s bus crash in KZN. The post Malema criticised for singing ‘Kill The […]
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Free transport initiative supports Western Cape job seekers
The Western Cape Government has introduced Phase 2 of its Jobseeker Travel Voucher Programme, providing free bus travel. The post Free transport initiative supports Western Cape job seekers appeared […]
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‘She is still alive’: Renewed hope for Joslin Smith
The NPA has explained why it believes Joslin Smith is still alive after she went missing from her Saldanha Bay home over a year ago. The post ‘She is still alive’: Renewed hope for Joslin Smith […]
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5 secret beaches in the Western Cape you’ve probably never heard of
The Western Cape has more to offer than just picture-perfect beaches and well-trodden coastal paths. The post 5 secret beaches in the Western Cape you’ve probably never heard of appeared first on […]
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These Johannesburg areas to face 8-hour power outage
A scheduled 8-hour power outage will impact these Johannesburg areas on Tuesday, 24 June 2025, and Thursday, 26 June 2025. The post These Johannesburg areas to face 8-hour power outage appeared first […]
🌍 International Political News
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A Strait of Hormuz blockade would barely hurt the US
The Strait of Hormuz has long stood as a symbol of global energy vulnerability. Stretching barely 39 kilometers at its narrowest point between Iran and Oman, it funnels nearly 20% of the world’s […]
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Many upshots of Iran’s strike on US forces in Qatar
On June 23, 2025, Iran launched a volley of missiles at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, the largest US military installation in the region. The strike, reportedly named Operation Basharat al-Fath […]
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If and when Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz
Faced with the prospect of continuing Israeli airstrikes and further American involvement, Iran’s parliament has reportedly approved plans to close the Strait of Hormuz. This is potentially a very […]
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New South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is playing with dynamite
American political leaders have often likened politics to sports. Former presidents Bill Clinton, Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have all described politics as a “contact […]
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AI is no longer artificial
For centuries, the mirror has served a simple purpose: to reflect our image. It shows our form, lets us adjust our appearance, and studies our expressions. But it doesn’t know us. A mirror is a […]
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Israel-Iran war: Why Gulf states want no clear winner
When Israel assassinated a number of senior Iranian military officials and nuclear scientists on June 13, there was an initial euphoria among some ruling elites in the Gulf. They saw it as a sign of […]
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Trump’s decision to bomb Iran exposes fissures in US politics
US President Donald Trump’s strike on Iran’s nuclear weapons program, which he had foreshadowed on and off for a few days, has revealed a surprisingly broad middle ground in US politics, even as […]
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A Business Hub for Central Asia’s Elite? What to Expect From Alatau
While Tokayev’s vision of a futurist Singapore-style city is slowly getting started, it takes a different development approach than Astana did. Still, questions over financing and local impact […]
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How Iran’s Collapse Could Trigger a Central Asian Refugee Crisis
Central Asia may not be centered in current headlines, but it could soon find itself on the front lines of the next refugee crisis.
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Can Nippon Ishin no Kai Make a Splash in Japan’s Upper House Election?
As the upper house election nears, Japan’s third largest party outlines its basic policies and stance on pressing issues.
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The Strait of Hormuz and the Indo-Pacific: Strategic Shockwaves
The potential closure of the strait raises a difficult question for Indo-Pacific policymakers: how can states shield themselves from strategic chokepoint shocks?
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War in Iran: China’s Short- and Long-term Strategic Calculations
Amid the Israeli and U.S. military strikes on Iran, China’s attempt to seize the moral high ground converges with its multilayered strategic calculations.