Mexican Cities Now Lead the World in Murder Rates—Leaving Brazil and South Africa Behind
Colima hit 127 murders per 100,000 people in 2024—surpassing Brazil and South Africa. See which Mexican cities top every global...
August 4, 2025Section
South Africa News in English
The Rio Times covers South Africa daily in English — the rand, energy, politics and the companies driving the continent’s most industrialized economy. Today’s South Africa news in English, updated every day.
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Economic Calendar: Key Market Events for the Week from August 4 to August 8, 2025
Prepare for a high-impact week with the Economic Calendar spotlighting critical market events from August 4 to August 8, 2025.
August 3, 2025 Economic Calendar: Key Market Events for the Week from July 28 to August 1, 2025
Prepare for a high-impact week with the Economic Calendar spotlighting critical market events from July 28 to August 1, 2025.
July 27, 2025
Brazil’s Mixed Signals Amplify U.S. Tariff Conflict
(Editorial) Brazil is openly criticizing the United States for a significant breakdown in communication after President Donald
July 26, 2025
Congress Advances Sanctions on South Africa for Defying U.S. on Global Stage
US lawmakers are aiming to impose sanctions on South Africa, saying the country’s recent choices undermine its relationship
July 23, 2025 Economic Calendar: Key Market Events for the Week from July 21 to July 25, 2025
Prepare for a dynamic week with the Economic Calendar spotlighting critical market events from July 21 to July 25, 2025.
July 20, 2025
Trump Calls BRICS a “Fading Group,” Says Rio Meeting Was Barely Attended
Trump dismissed the Rio BRICS summit as barely attended and called the bloc a fading group. What the attendance data...
July 19, 2025
U.S. Pauses Proposed 32 % Tariff on Indonesian Goods Pending Energy Purchase Talks
On 15 July, the U.S. administration suspended plans to apply a 32 % tariff on imports from Indonesia after Jakarta...
July 15, 2025
Lula Backs South Africa Against Israel in Genocide Case, Openly Defies Trump as Trade Tensions Peak
Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has officially backed South Africa’s case at the International Court of Justice
July 14, 2025