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

A recent report by global  non-profit, non-partisan research organisation,  the Brookings Institution, has found that Africa is at a crossroads, as the continent navigates the delicate balance between a rapid labour force growth with declining foreign aid, while also emphasising opportunities in demographic dynamism. The Foresight Africa 2026 report,  warns of debt distress and job creation gaps, while recommending that African leaders take action towards an inclusive growth through digitalisation, regional integration and resource mobilisation to address these challenges. With Africa's booming youth population expected to rise by 740 million more by the year 2050, the organisation says leaders should be focusing on this potential, as only 3 million new formal jobs are created annually versus the 12 million young people entering the market each year. For more on what the findings mean, Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Director of the Brookings Africa Growth Initiative, Professor, Pierre Nguimkeu

A recent report by global &nbsp;non-profit, non-partisan research organisation, &nbsp;the Brookings Institution, has found that Africa is at a crossroads, as the continent navigates the delicate balance between a rapid labour force growth with declining foreign aid, while also emphasising opportunities in demographic dynamism. The Foresight Africa 2026 report, &nbsp;warns of debt distress and job creation gaps, while recommending that African leaders take action towards an inclusive growth through digitalisation, regional integration and resource mobilisation to address these challenges. With Africa's booming youth population expected to rise by 740 million more by the year 2050, the organisation says leaders should be focusing on this potential, as only 3 million new formal jobs are created annually versus the 12 million young people entering the market each year. For more on what the findings mean, Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Director of the Brookings Africa Growth Initiative, Professor, Pierre Nguimkeu

Africa navigates delicate balance between rapid labour force growth with declining foreign aid

 Legal experts in South Africa have issued strong warnings regarding social media usage, advising that users treat every post as if it could be read in court. Experts say social media posts, messages, and even fitness app data are increasingly being used, with the potential of destroying personal injury claims. This comes as the country's courts are now accessing everything from Facebook posts and Instagram stories to WhatsApp voice notes and fitness app data in personal injury cases. For a look at what this means, Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to legal expert, Mpumelelo Zikalalala...

&nbsp;Legal experts in South Africa have issued strong warnings regarding social media usage, advising that users treat every post as if it could be read in court. Experts say social media posts, messages, and even fitness app data are increasingly being used, with the potential of destroying personal injury claims. This comes as the country's courts are now accessing everything from Facebook posts and Instagram stories to WhatsApp voice notes and fitness app data in personal injury cases. For a look at what this means, Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to legal expert, Mpumelelo Zikalalala...

SA social media users advised to treat every post as if it could be read into court evidence

The North-West University (NWU) in South Africa, has become first university in the country to adopt an official artificial intelligence (AI) policy. The university says its Council approved the policy recently, and it indicates the university's position as a leader in artificial intelligence in the higher education sector.  Sisi Segalo has more on the story

The North-West University (NWU) in South Africa, has become first university in the country to adopt an official artificial intelligence (AI) policy. The university says its Council approved the policy recently, and it indicates the university's position as a leader in artificial intelligence in the higher education sector. &nbsp;Sisi Segalo has more on the story

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