Here are the top stories making headlines in South Africa and around the world this week.
Minister Files Criminal Case in IDT Bribery Scandal
Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has opened a criminal case in Cape Town following corruption and bribery allegations involving senior officials at the Independent Development Trust (IDT).
MultiChoice Cuts Ties with Podcast Over Racist Remarks
MultiChoice has distanced itself from the Open Chats Podcast after hosts faced backlash for making racist comments about the Coloured community.
Concerns Over US Plan to Deport High-Risk Criminals to Africa
An immigration expert from Wits University, Professor Loren Landau, has urged South Africa to oppose a US deal that deports dangerous criminals to Eswatini, bypassing legal norms.
Bishop Condemns Racist Podcast Comments
Bishop Dulton Adams of the African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) has joined critics condemning the racist remarks made on the Open Chats Podcast, calling the behavior “dehumanizing.”
Ramaphosa and Trump Discuss Trade Tariffs
President Cyril Ramaphosa spoke with US President Donald Trump on August 6, 2025, as South Africa works to avoid new 30% US tariffs before the deadline.
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