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South Africa Accuses US of Politicizing Trade Negotiations Over Domestic Policies

South Africa’s foreign minister has stated that trade negotiations with the United States have encountered significant sticking points. Ronald Lamola accused Washington of attempting to influence domestic policies including Black Economic Empowerment and land reform during bilateral trade discussions.

Trade Negotiations Face Sovereignty Challenges

South Africa’s foreign minister Ronald Lamola has revealed that trade negotiations with the United States have encountered significant obstacles, according to reports from the Financial Times Africa Summit in London. Sources indicate that Washington has been applying pressure regarding South Africa’s domestic policies, particularly Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) and land expropriation measures.

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Broadway Actors Union Reaches Tentative Labor Deal, Averting Production Shutdowns

Broadway actors have reached a tentative labor agreement that prevents a potentially devastating strike during the theater industry’s peak season. The three-year deal between Actors’ Equity and The Broadway League preserves health benefits while addressing scheduling concerns, though musicians remain in negotiations.

Labor Agreement Reached for Broadway Performers

Broadway actors and stage managers have reached a tentative labor agreement that averts a potentially devastating strike action during the theater industry’s peak season, according to their union. The deal comes as theater attendance approaches its highest levels of the year, with 32 productions potentially facing shutdown if negotiations had failed.