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Trump Presses On with 104% Tariffs on China, Escalating Trade War

Cargo ships at the Port Jersey container terminal in New Jersey. The US has gone ahead with imposing a 104% tariff on China from 0401 GMT on Wednesday. Photo: Getty Images.

Trump Presses On with 104% Tariffs on China, Escalating Trade War

Nkosinathi Mkhize April 9, 2025

(The Post News)- As the trade battle between the biggest economies in the world intensifies, U.S. President...

China has rejected what it calls the “blackmail” of the United States, vowing to “fight to the end” if Washington pushes ahead with steep new tariffs. Image: AP.

China Vows to ‘Fight to the End’ as Trump Threatens 50% Tariffs

Nkosinathi Mkhize April 8, 2025

(The Post News)– As the trade battle between the two biggest economies in the world intensifies, China...

Critics say Zimbabwe's president Emmerson Mnangagwa is trying to "appease" the Trump administration. Getty Images.

Zimbabwe Suspends Tariffs on U.S. Goods in Bid to Improve Relations

Nkosinathi Mkhize April 7, 2025

President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe declared that his administration will temporarily remove import duties imposed by the...

President Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed the meeting of the ANC NEC. Image: Antonio Muchave.

ANC NEC to Discuss Issues in Government of National Unity

Lindelani Mndaba April 7, 2025

(The Post News)– President Cyril Ramaphosa has confirmed the meeting of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of...

On February 15, 2025, white South Africans congregated outside the US Embassy in Pretoria to talk about the country's problems, including unemployment, land confiscation, their safety, and President Donald Trump's offer to grant farmers refugee status in the US. Image: Nigel Sibanda.

Bill to Offer Afrikaners Priority Refugee Status Introduced

Nkosinathi Mkhize April 7, 2025

(The Post News)– A new bill introduced in the U.S. Congress aims to provide a pathway to...

Zimbabwe and ZANU-PF President Emmerson Mnangagwa is facing threat to his rule. Image: President of Zimbabwe shared via X @edmnangagwa.

ZANU-PF Turmoil Has Put Mnangagwa’s Presidency at Risk

Lindelani Mndaba April 5, 2025

(The Post News)– Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa is facing a threat to his presidency following an alleged...

International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola (right) and Trade and Industry Minister Parks Tau (left) briefed the media in Midrand on Friday on the US tariff hikes, photo: X@/DIRCO_ZA

South Africa Responds to US’s 30% Tariff on Imports

Nkosinathi Mkhize April 5, 2025

The United States’ decision to impose a new 30% import duty on South African commodities has caused...

Palestinians wave their national flag and celebrate by a destroyed Israeli tank at the Gaza Strip fence east of Khan Younis on October 7, 2023. Image: AP.

South Africa Accused of Prior Knowledge in the Hamas Attack

Nkosinathi Mkhize April 5, 2025

(The Post News)– Significant accusations have been made against South Africa by a UK-based human rights advocacy...

US Congressman and Republican Ronny Jackson has introduced a bill to hold South Africa accountable. Image: AP.

US Proposes Sanctions on SA Officials Over Political Ties

Nkosinathi Mkhize April 5, 2025

(The Post News)– On Thursday, Congressman Ronny Jackson introduced the U.S.-South Africa Bilateral Relations Review Act of...

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says VAT increase has been blocked for now in order to give Treasury time to rework the numbers and submit a revised fiscal framework to Parliament, photo: Phando Jikelo/SA Parliament

A 30-Day Deadline Set for GNU Parties to Explore Alternatives to VAT Hike, But VAT Remains an Open Question

Nkosinathi Mkhize April 3, 2025

The national budget was approved by the South African parliament on April 2, 2025, in spite of...

US President Donald Trump holds a reciprocal tariffs poster during a tariff announcement in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Wednesday, 2 April, 2025. Getty Images

Worries Mount as Trump’s 30% Tariff on South Africa Threatens Economic Stability and Global Trade Tensions

Nkosinathi Mkhize April 3, 2025

(The Post News)- On April 2, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump launched a comprehensive tariff policy intended...

United States President Donald Trump is set to hold a 'Make America Wealthy Again' press conference in the Rose Garden of the White House at 4pm (20:00 GMT) on Wednesday, April 2, photo: AP

Donald Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs Spark Global Shock and Uncertainty

Nkosinathi Mkhize April 2, 2025

(The Post News)- On Wednesday afternoon, US President Donald Trump is scheduled to declare a new round...

DA reports positive engagement on budget. Image: Natalie Semono.

ANC-DA: Progress in Budget negotiations But No Agreement Met

Natalie Semono April 1, 2025

(The Post News)– A dispute erupted between the African National Congress (ANC) and the Democratic Alliance (DA)...

Thomas Lubanga, former Congolese warlord and convicted war criminal, has announced the formation of a new rebel group, the Convention for the Popular Revolution (CPR), reigniting tensions in the volatile Ituri province. His return to militancy raises concerns about further instability in the region. Image: Al Jazeera.

Convicted War Criminal Lubanga Forms New Rebel Group in DRC

Nonhlanhla Ndlovu April 1, 2025

(The Post News)– Thomas Lubanga Dyilo, a name synonymous with the brutal conflicts that have plagued the...

Germany shifts its defense strategy as Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Defense Minister Boris Pistorius push for a stronger Bundeswehr, sparking global debate on the nation's military role. Image: Ministry of Defense of Germany.

Germany’s Strategy Shift: Moving Forward to Prepare for War

Nonhlanhla Ndlovu March 31, 2025

(The Post News)– In a move that signals a dramatic shift in its post-war stance, Germany has...

No Budget Breakthrough for ANC and DA Ahead of Vote

Parliament vote looms, but no budget deal in sight. Image: News24.

No Budget Breakthrough for ANC and DA Ahead of Vote

Natalie Semono March 31, 2025

(The Post News)– With only three days to go before the parliamentary vote, the two main parties...

Greenland's new Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen, has declared "we do not belong to anyone else" in response to Donald Trump's comments of annexation. Image: Getty Images.

Nielsen Reaffirms that the U.S. Will Not Seize Greenland

Nkosinathi Mkhize March 31, 2025

(The Post News)– Greenland’s newly sworn-in Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen has firmly dismissed President Donald Trump’s recent...

Trade tensions rise: Trump warns EU and Canada against retaliation. Image credit: FOX News

Trump Issues Warning to EU and Canada: Cooperate Against US at Your Own Risk

Natalie Semono March 30, 2025

(The Post News)- President Trump has threatened the EU and Canada with significant tariffs if they join...

US President Donald Trump praised India's Prime Minister Modi and expressed confidence in tariff talks between their countries working out. Image: Narendra Modi shared via X @narendramodi.

Trump Optimistic About Positive Outcome in U.S.-India Tariff Talks

Nkosinathi Mkhize March 29, 2025

(The Post News)– President Donald Trump expressed optimism over the ongoing trade discussions between the United States...

Caption: Sudan's army recaptures Khartoum after two-year battle. Image credit: MSN

Khartoum Falls Back Under Army Control Amid Ongoing Sudan Conflict

Natalie Semono March 29, 2025

(The Post News)- Residents of Omdurman reported intense shelling by the Sudanese army on Thursday, following their...

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Trump Presses On with 104% Tariffs on China, Escalating Trade War

China Vows to ‘Fight to the End’ as Trump Threatens 50% Tariffs

Zimbabwe Suspends Tariffs on U.S. Goods in Bid to Improve Relations

ANC NEC to Discuss Issues in Government of National Unity

Bill to Offer Afrikaners Priority Refugee Status Introduced

ZANU-PF Turmoil Has Put Mnangagwa’s Presidency at Risk

South Africa Responds to US’s 30% Tariff on Imports

South Africa Accused of Prior Knowledge in the Hamas Attack

US Proposes Sanctions on SA Officials Over Political Ties

A 30-Day Deadline Set for GNU Parties to Explore Alternatives to VAT Hike, But VAT Remains an Open Question

Worries Mount as Trump’s 30% Tariff on South Africa Threatens Economic Stability and Global Trade Tensions

Donald Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs Spark Global Shock and Uncertainty

ANC-DA: Progress in Budget negotiations But No Agreement Met

Convicted War Criminal Lubanga Forms New Rebel Group in DRC

Germany’s Strategy Shift: Moving Forward to Prepare for War

No Budget Breakthrough for ANC and DA Ahead of Vote

Nielsen Reaffirms that the U.S. Will Not Seize Greenland

Trump Issues Warning to EU and Canada: Cooperate Against US at Your Own Risk

Trump Optimistic About Positive Outcome in U.S.-India Tariff Talks

Khartoum Falls Back Under Army Control Amid Ongoing Sudan Conflict

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