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US confirms sale of $700 million air defence missile system to Taiwan

The United States (US) confirmed the sale to Taiwan of an advanced missile system worth almost $700 million which has been battle-tested in Ukraine, its second weapons package in a week bringing the total of $1 billion, and reaffirmed support for Taipei

Three Springboks shortlisted for World Rugby Player of the Year award

The winners will be revealed on World Rugby’s digital platforms on Saturday.

SA Director of Public Prosecution to testify at Inquiry following witness list delay

South Africa’s (SA) National Director of Public Prosecutions, Advocate Shamila Batohi, is expected to testify on Wednesday at the Nkabinde Inquiry in Pretoria

China Premier makes landmark Zambia trip as West vies for investment foothold

China is Zambia’s largest official creditor with $5.7 billion owed.

SA to host high-level African leaders’ meeting ahead of G20 Summit

Ramaphosa highlighted that the African Union, now a full member of the G20 following SA’s successful campaign, will join the discussions. 

SA police allocate ‘protest areas’ ahead of G20 Leaders’ Summit

The South African (SA) Police Service says protests at the G20 leaders summit this weekend at the Nasrec Expo Centre, South of the city of Johannesburg, will only be allowed in designated areas around the venue