South African officials and business executives are fretting over the impending expiry of a crucial, duty-free trade programme with the United States, without any word from Washington on whether it will be extended or not.
The African Growth and Opportunity Act, or AGOA, is set to expire at the end of September—just one week away.
AGOA has been the centrepiece of US economic engagement with Africa since it was enacted in 2000, seeking to foster investments, job creation and economic growth through provision of access to the vast…
Land Rights: Land rights issues continue to be a significant topic in South Africa,
with ongoing discussions about restitution and land reform.

Uncle Buddy
Ag man! [Ach-man] This is the Afrikaans equivalent to “Oh man!” and is often used at the beginning of a sentence to express pity, resignation or irritation.Example: “Ag, man!” / “Ag, no man!” / “Ag, shame man!”
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Melktert – milk tart. One of South Africa’s most popular desserts consisting of a sweet pastry crust and a creamy milk filling, topped with cinnamon powder. Absolutely delicious!