The South African government has remained coy over its economic ties with the US, but Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s office has issued a subtle warning to Pretoria
The communications minister said the telecommunications company was still strategic to the state’s programme
The minister in the presidency said the country should look at hosting both presidents if it was serious about ending the Russia-Ukraine war
The United States did not sanction Reuben Brigety’s ‘revelation’ about weapons for Russia
Government insiders say South Africa is debating whether China or Mozambique should host the summit
As international relations minister Naledi Pandor prepared to host the Russian leader’s second in command, the justice ministry said South Africa would be obligated to act on the warrant
DA leader John Steenhuisen has argued in a court application that the government has failed to give a clear decision on its position on the Russian president’s expected visit
Doing so is a standard procedure, and does not affect the arrest warrant issued for Russian president Vladimir Putin
The president has transferred all powers and functions in the Electricity Regulation Act, which were previously those of the mineral resources and energy minister
In an Africa Day address, Ramaphosa said Pretoria had been threatened with penalties for pursuing an independent foreign policy and a non-aligned position