Lamola assures SA exporters govt won’t ignore their concerns over US tariffs

Lamola assures SA exporters govt won’t ignore their concerns over US tariffs

Lamola revealed part of a package of interventions for South African exporters expected to be hardest hit by the tariffs. International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola has moved to assure South African exporters that the government won’t ignore their concerns over the impact of the hefty United States tariffs on their operations and bottom lines. Lamola revealed part of a package of interventions for South African exporters expected to be hardest […]

04/08/2025 2

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South African farmers on the frontline of US tariff hikes

The hiked tariffs could cost South Africa 100,000 jobs, according to the head of the central bank, Lesetja Kganyago. As winter clouds gathered above South Africa's prime wine-producing Robertson valley, the mood has been sombre ahead of new US tariffs of 30% due to come into force next week. Much of South Africa's sparkling white wine, Cap Classique, comes from this area 150 kilometres east of Cape Town. The prized […]

01/08/2025 1

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Less than 24 hours before US tariffs on SA are implemented

Despite around-the-clock trade negotiations with a number of countries, US President Donald Trump appears to be unwilling to water down or put on ice harsh tariffs on all trading partners. South African exporters are less than 24 hours from having to face painful tariffs on their products into the United States (US) as the 1 August deadline draws closer. Despite around-the-clock trade negotiations with a number of countries, US President […]

31/07/2025 1

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Tembisa residents block streets in protest over electricity tariffs

Hundreds of Tembisa took to the streets on Monday in protest against soaring electricity tariffs. Hundreds of Tembisa took to the streets on Monday in protest against soaring electricity tariffs. Residents blocked the main roads with debris, stones, and burning tyres. Police fired rubber bullets to clear blockades, while residents retaliated by damaging vehicles, torching tyres and hurling stones. Tembisa residents accused police officers of using unnecessary force. Ekurhuleni Mayor […]

21/07/2025

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SAPOA’s legal challenge against CoCT tariffs has excellent arguments – Stop CoCT

The South African Property Owners’ Association (SAPOA) made an urgent high court application this week to have the tariffs reviewed and set aside. Social justice group, Stop City of Cape Town (Stop CoCT), said it had received numerous complaints about the city's new property tariffs. The South African Property Owners’ Association (SAPOA) made an urgent high court application this week to have the tariffs reviewed and set aside. The city […]

19/07/2025

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Trump says Mexico, EU to face 30% tariff from 1 Aug

Since returning to the presidency in January, Trump has unleashed sweeping tariffs on allies and competitors alike, roiling financial markets and raising fears of a global economic downturn. President Donald Trump on Saturday said major US trading partners Mexico and the European Union would face a 30 percent tariff starting next month, ramping up pressure for deals in his trade wars. Both sets of duties would take effect 1 August, […]

12/07/2025 1