South Africa (SA) President Cyril Ramaphosa and his United States (US) counterpart, Donald Trump, are set to hold a high-level in-person meeting in Washington this month, aimed at restoring diplomatic and trade relations between the two countries. 

The two leaders are expected to discuss a wide range of diplomatic and trade relations, including the recent arrival of 49 white Afrikaners who claim to be fleeing racial persecution in SA.

 Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Professor Erin McCandless, Acting Director of the Qatar-SA Centre for Peace and Intercultural Understanding at the University of Johannesburg and Senior Associate Fellow at Global Institute for Strategic Research.

South Africa (SA) President Cyril Ramaphosa and his United States (US) counterpart, Donald Trump, are set to hold a high-level in-person meeting in Washington this month, aimed at restoring diplomatic and trade relations between the two countries.&nbsp;
The two leaders are expected to discuss a wide range of diplomatic and trade relations, including the recent arrival of 49 white Afrikaners who claim to be fleeing racial persecution in SA.
&nbsp;Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Professor Erin McCandless, Acting Director of the Qatar-SA Centre for Peace and Intercultural Understanding at the University of Johannesburg and Senior Associate Fellow at Global Institute for Strategic Research.

An English news and current affairs wrap with a fresh take on the day’s top stories, hosted by the seasoned journalist Tsepiso Makwetla.

An English news and current affairs wrap with a fresh take on the day&rsquo;s top stories, hosted by the seasoned journalist Tsepiso Makwetla.

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Ramaphosa, Trump to Meet in Washington to mend ties

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, OCHA, has raised fresh concerns about the potential spread of Ebola along the Congo River in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. 

This comes as the UN warns of increasing risks in overcrowded displacement camps in the east, particularly in Ituri province, the epicentre of the outbreak. According to the World Health Organization, more than 2,300 cases have been confirmed, with hundreds of deaths, while infections have also spread to neighbouring Uganda.

Humanitarian agencies now fear that mobility along key waterways and vulnerable living conditions could accelerate transmission.

To unpack this, Mpho Sithole spoke to Dr Thierno Balde, the Incident manager from the WHO in Burnia…

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, OCHA, has raised fresh concerns about the potential spread of Ebola along the Congo River in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.&nbsp;
This comes as the UN warns of increasing risks in overcrowded displacement camps in the east, particularly in Ituri province, the epicentre of the outbreak. According to the World Health Organization, more than 2,300 cases have been confirmed, with hundreds of deaths, while infections have also spread to neighbouring Uganda.
Humanitarian agencies now fear that mobility along key waterways and vulnerable living conditions could accelerate transmission.
To unpack this, Mpho Sithole spoke to Dr Thierno Balde, the Incident manager from the WHO in Burnia&hellip;

Fresh concerns raised over potential spread of Ebola along the Congo River

As the global push toward sustainability gains momentum, Africa's mining sector is increasingly being seen not just as a supplier of critical minerals, but as a key player in shaping a greener and more inclusive future.

From lithium and cobalt to gold and bauxite, the continent holds vast resources essential for the global energy transition.

But alongside this opportunity comes a pressing challenge, ensuring that mining drives local development, protects the environment, and delivers real benefits for communities.

Mpho Sithole spoke to Frederic Attakumah, President of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, to unpack how Africa can position itself at the forefront of sustainable mining and what it will take to balance growth with responsibility...

As the global push toward sustainability gains momentum, Africa's mining sector is increasingly being seen not just as a supplier of critical minerals, but as a key player in shaping a greener and more inclusive future.
From lithium and cobalt to gold and bauxite, the continent holds vast resources essential for the global energy transition.
But alongside this opportunity comes a pressing challenge, ensuring that mining drives local development, protects the environment, and delivers real benefits for communities.
Mpho Sithole spoke to Frederic Attakumah, President of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, to unpack how Africa can position itself at the forefront of sustainable mining and what it will take to balance growth with responsibility...

Africa's mining sector seen as key player in shaping greener future

Amnesty International has raised concerns about the arrest and continued detention of Bhekimpilo Mbedzi, a community leader and chairperson of the National Democratic Working Group in Matabeleland South, Zimbabwe.

Mbedzi is facing charges of inciting an unlawful gathering after allegedly calling for protests against Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3.

Amnesty is calling for his immediate and unconditional release, warning against what it describes as the misuse of the criminal justice system to silence dissent.

To unpack this, Mpho Sithole spoke to Tshidi Leatswe, a campaigner at Amnesty International...

Amnesty International has raised concerns about the arrest and continued detention of Bhekimpilo Mbedzi, a community leader and chairperson of the National Democratic Working Group in Matabeleland South, Zimbabwe.
Mbedzi is facing charges of inciting an unlawful gathering after allegedly calling for protests against Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3.
Amnesty is calling for his immediate and unconditional release, warning against what it describes as the misuse of the criminal justice system to silence dissent.
To unpack this, Mpho Sithole spoke to Tshidi Leatswe, a campaigner at Amnesty International...

Ramaphosa, Trump to Meet in Washington to mend ties

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