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Lamola refuses policy retreat as US pressure intensifies
International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola has warned South Africans to prepare for the worst as diplomatic tensions with the US deepen, asserting that Pretoria will not…
Ramaphosa courts Indian investment at BRICS summit
President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in New Delhi for the BRICS summit, using the platform to target Indian investment in South Africa's critical minerals, infrastructure, and…
The ANC politics of money
A legal dispute between Fikile Mbalula and Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has put a spotlight on the entrenched culture of vote-buying and money politics shaping ANC leadership contests.
Justice Minister Lamola Applauded for TRC Cases Role
Former Justice Minister Ronald Lamola testified at the TRC Cases Inquiry, addressing progress made in prosecuting apartheid-era crimes, budget constraints, and the…
The key to the regional success of the SADC is integration
South Africa, often struggling in global markets, holds a powerful card in the Southern African Development Community (SADC). As International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola…
SA and Germany deepen strategic partnership
South Africa and Germany have reaffirmed their long-standing relationship, with Minister Ronald Lamola welcoming German Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Johann Wadephul to…
The transatlantic rift and South Africa’s new matrix of economic diplomacy
Amidst a fractured global landscape and a deep transatlantic rift, South Africa is charting new pathways of autonomous engagement. By fostering a resilient partnership with the…
Zuma, a Gupta, and a diplomat walk into a temple In Haridwar
Former President Jacob Zuma was seen with Ajay Gupta at a temple in Haridwar, India, calling Gupta his "brother and friend." This controversial meeting has ignited a political…
Tension at home; citizens quizzed
Growing criticism across Africa questions South Africa's handling of migration, with countries like the Republic of Congo and Malawi initiating repatriation. The backlash is…
UN urges calm as migration tensions draw international attention
The United Nations urges calm and respect for the rule of law in South Africa amidst escalating migration-related tensions, condemning violence, vigilantism, and hate speech. The…