Ramaphosa to meet Trump in Washington
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President Cyril Ramaphosa is going to America, where the state of the country’s relationship with the US will be discussed. Ramaphosa is expected to land in the country on 19 May, and stay for his working visit until 22 May. He will meet with US President Donald Trump on 21 May, at the White House in Washington D.C. This follows the arrival of Afrikaner families in the state of Washington earlier
Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says power utility Eskom’s winter plan is holding firm—despite recent bouts of load-shedding. If all goes according to plan, this winter will be exempt from rolling power cuts, he affirms. If not, south africans will only be subject to stage two power cuts. Speaking during a media briefing today, he insisted the national grid is in a far better state than last year, with intensified efforts to meet
The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has called on parents of prospective grades R,1 and 8 learners to apply for a place in school for their child for next year if they have not done so yet. This is because the late school application window is still open. Following the closure of the on-time admissions window on 15 April 2025, the department noted that the online admissions system remained open for late applications.
South African motorists are being urged to take immediate action as the National Consumer Commission (NCC) issues a sweeping vehicle recall affecting several major car brands. The alert follows safety concerns ranging from airbag malfunctions and brake failures to high-voltage battery hazards. The recall involves multiple manufacturers, including Jeep, Chrysler, Citroën, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Volkswagen, and Volvo, with certain models dating as far back as 2009. Here’s what car owners need to
Cape Town’s own Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden has proudly taken its place among the world’s 25 best gardens. It earned the number nine spot in a list compiled by a panel of international horticultural experts. The recognition forms part of New York Times’ “T25” series, which highlights 25 standout locations, curated by some of the most respected names in the world of gardening and landscape design. Among the experts were UK
