Spencer Sabor, Author at Newsroom

Block Everything Protests Disrupt France as Lecornu Starts

Block Everything protests disrupted France as new PM Sébastien Lecornu took office, with 800+ actions, 175,000–250,000 participants and 450+ arrests amid transport blockades, street fires and clashes with police.

September 11, 2025

International

Russian Drones Violate Polish Airspace, NATO on alert

Poland says Russian drones violate Polish airspace 19 times, shoots down at least three and invokes NATO Article 4. Allies condemn Moscow and back Warsaw; Russia denies targeting Poland as tensions rise on NATO’s eastern flank.

September 11, 2025

International

South Africa-US Tariff Talks Move Ahead in US

South Africa-US tariff talks move ahead as Pretoria sends officials to New York and Washington after the 30% US tariff hike. Ramaphosa says the goal is a mutually beneficial deal that protects jobs and boosts value-added exports.

September 10, 2025

International

BRICS Tariff Blackmail: Ramaphosa Warns of Hardship

BRICS tariff blackmail dominated a virtual summit as Ramaphosa warned of hardship from US tariffs. Leaders backed WTO rules and coordination to protect jobs, growth and the Global South.

September 9, 2025

Motoring·News

E-Hailing Regulations South Africa Set for October

E-hailing regulations South Africa are set to roll out as soon as October under the NLTA, bringing vetted licences, panic buttons and clear vehicle branding to improve safety and ease taxi-industry tensions.

September 9, 2025

News

Graham Howes Body Found After West Coast Search

The body of 38-year-old kite surfer Graham Howes was found at sea after a major NSRI-led search off Bloubergstrand. SAPS and volunteers assisted, and his family has requested privacy.

September 8, 2025

News

NACAC Urges New Anti-Corruption Body, says Ramaphosa

NACAC’s final report urges a new anti-corruption body to prevent and prosecute graft, using AI and stronger coordination. Ramaphosa says cabinet will consider the plan, which answers State Capture Commission recommendations.

September 8, 2025

Sports

Rassie Erasmus Promises Springbok Changes After All Blacks Loss

Rassie Erasmus has promised Springbok changes after the 24-17 loss to the All Blacks at Eden Park, admitting early mistakes proved costly ahead of the crucial Wellington rematch.

September 8, 2025

International

Cooling US Jobs Market Puts Fed Rate Cut in Play

Cooling US jobs market deepens as hiring slows and unemployment inches higher. A soft report could nudge the Federal Reserve toward a September rate cut amid tariff and inflation risks.

September 5, 2025

Sports

Anisimova Beats Osaka at US Open to Reach Final

Anisimova beats Osaka at US Open in a late-night three-set semi to reach a second straight major final, and will face defending champion Aryna Sabalenka for the title.

September 5, 2025

Spencer Sabor

Block Everything Protests Disrupt France as Lecornu Starts

Russian Drones Violate Polish Airspace, NATO on alert

South Africa-US Tariff Talks Move Ahead in US

BRICS Tariff Blackmail: Ramaphosa Warns of Hardship

E-Hailing Regulations South Africa Set for October

Graham Howes Body Found After West Coast Search

NACAC Urges New Anti-Corruption Body, says Ramaphosa

Rassie Erasmus Promises Springbok Changes After All Blacks Loss

Cooling US Jobs Market Puts Fed Rate Cut in Play

Anisimova Beats Osaka at US Open to Reach Final

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