Thando Maeko

The @AP is now calling Israel’s military actions in southern Lebanon an invasion. Here's why we made that decision: apnews.com/article/iran-l…

With the ANC’s Eastern Cape elective conference hanging in the balance, confusion and defiance reigned on Thursday night after a last-minute court order cast doubt on the gathering. theherald.co.za/politics/2026-…

Exactly. Hello!!! 🤝🏾🇿🇦

Thank you to our 1st DSG Cde Nomvula Mokonyane for delivering a powerful keynote address to the PEC, delegates and branches. This marks the officially opening of our 14th Provincial Conference. As I present the political report, I affirm that the ANC in Mpumalanga is ready for the upcoming local government elections — mayihlome!✊🏾 #MPProvincialConference #14thANCMPConference

SARB MPC holds rates, keeps an eye on geopolitical tensions timeslive.co.za/news/2026-03-2…

Trade ministers will meet in Cameroon on Thursday for crucial discussions on reforming the World Trade Organization, as some diplomats and trade officials warn that without an agreement, countries may set trade rules outside the organisation. reuters.com/world/africa/t…

Due to the evolving conflict in the Middle East, the outlook for the global economy is highly uncertain, with significant downside risks. Under our updated baseline scenario we now project global GDP growth at 2.9% in 2026 and 3.0% in 2027.

China grants South Africa duty free access for exports. #ChinaAfricaZeroTariff

Pretoria cites external pressure as ties with Washington fray over foreign policy disputes. timeslive.co.za/politics/2026-…

Mabuyane says there is no crisis of the ANC in the province. #ANCEC #ANC #MabuyanevsNgcukayitobi

Pretoria cites external pressure as ties with Washington fray over foreign policy disputes ebx.sh/fz8LlX

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BREAKING: Russia's President Vladimir Putin says it is difficult to predict the consequences of the war on Iran, but that some have compared its potential impact to that of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kenya will be hosting the France-Africa summit soon. It is not surprising that Paris has opted to invite Nairobi to the G7.

Meanwhile, members of the ANC continue registering for the provincial conference at the Orient Theater in KuGompo. #ANCEC #ANC #EasternCape

SA Reserve Bank kept interest rates unchanged in line with expectations. Unanimous decision. SARB’s base case expectation appears somewhat optimistic, which highlights that the Bank is assuming the Iran conflict ends fairly soon and there is no lasting impact on the oil price

SARB sees inflation back at 3% late next year .. T&Cs apply

Respondents were stopped from holding the provincial conference, to have begun today. timeslive.co.za/politics/2026-…

Lwazi Rotya, one of the applicants in the matter reacts to the successful bid. Earlier this week, ANC SG Fikile Mbalula said the only thing that cam stop the conference is a Tsunami. Rotya says the Tsunami has landed in KuGompo #ANCEC #ANC #Conference

@Zima_B_Nkosi @HelloThando The Limpopo conference is also before the court 😳