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Trump meets Zelenskyy following Alaska summit with Putin.

Ramaphosa heads to the Tokyo International Conference on African Development.

Stats SA publishes Consumer Price Index.

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The National Convention starts amid a crescendo of criticism.

Trump meets Putin in Alaska to discuss a ceasefire in Ukraine.

The 90-day extension to the US–China tariff reduction agreement expires.

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Municipal by-elections in Nelson Mandela Bay.

Talks on the Global Plastics Treaty in Geneva.

And Trump’s deadline for a peace deal in Ukraine looms.

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The Reserve Bank announces its interest rate decision this week – just as a 30% US tariff on SA goods is due to take effect.

The National Assembly heads into recess, with MPs in their constituencies until 1 September.

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GNU tensions threaten this week’s Appropriations Bill vote, with the entire Budget at risk.

KZN Police Commissioner's explosive allegations to be aired in Parliament.

And a big week for Banyana Banyana in WAFCON.

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Parliament holds a debate on the Presidency’s budget vote this week.

Anti-Trump protests are planned across the US.

And Mandela Day is observed globally in honour of the former South African President’s birthday.

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The Eminent Persons Group meets this week to advance the National Dialogue amidst controversy.

SA exports could face duties of up to 30% as Trump’s 90-day tariff pause ends.

And Banyana Banyana defend their WAFCON title.

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Ockham Observer: Budget votes take place amid political turmoil

Partners in the GNU look set to vote against each other’s departmental budgets in Parliament this week.

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Budget votes take place amid political turmoil - Ockham Observer weekly news diary via @politicsweb

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As the world processes the dropping of US bombs on Iran, a historic DRC-Rwanda peace deal is set to be signed in Washington DC.

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Ockham Observer
16-22 June 2025

> South Africa celebrates Youth Day to commemorate the Soweto Uprising of 16 June 1976.

> Strikes between Israel and Iran are set to continue following a weekend of escalating violence.

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Ockham Observer, 9-15 June 2025

A US travel ban signed by President Donald Trump takes effect, while Deputy President Paul Mashatile faces questions in the National Assembly over the conduct of his VIP protection unit.

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Ukraine diplomacy and fuel levy in spotlight – Ockham Observer weekly news diary @politicsweb

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President Ramaphosa’s White House visit will dominate headlines this week.

Meanwhile, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana will be hoping it’s third time lucky as he tables his Budget.

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Global EV Outlook 2025 is out now! 📢

It shows that more than one in four cars sold worldwide this year is set to be electric as EV sales continue to rise.

The growing affordability of electric models is helping drive this momentum.

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As children's digital experiences increasingly shape their lives, how can we help them stay safe and healthy online?

Join the OECD's @MathiasCormann for the launch of our new report on digital opportunities, risks & strategies for child wellbeing ➡️ https://t.co/Y7xYIGIfc6

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What a week of insights, innovation, and impact! Thank you to the 1,000+ delegates from 14 countries who made #BHFConference2025 a powerful platform for collaboration. Here's to transforming healthcare, together.

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‘Refugees’, Rome and reform — This week’s Ockham Observer covers Afrikaners in exile, Trump’s “earth-shattering” announcement, the BHF health summit and Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural Mass.

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Ockham Observer: As Parliament resumes this week, global attention turns to the Vatican and a fragile truce in Ukraine.

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Ockham Observer: The DA and EFF challenge VAT hike in court and Zelenskyy is in SA for a working visit.

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