Supporters argue that Motsepe possesses the skills and experience to lead the ANC and South Africa. His potential presidency is expected to strengthen relations with the United States, create jobs and reduce unemployment
This does not require abandoning old allies but it does require recognising that the world has moved on from the ideological certainties of the past
He has been ruling like a dictator, claiming wartime powers, circumventing the Senate and Congress
The presidency said sustainable peace and stability could only be achieved through solutions that centred on the agency of the Iranian people
African wildlife policy must be led by African scientists and communities, not curated for private facilities an ocean away
A total of 13 students from the Faculty of Accounting and Informatics at the Durban University of Technology (DUT) recently participated in the 2025 BRICS Vocational Skills China International Finals Competition at Guangdong Construction Polytechnic in Guangdong, China. This milestone underscored the institution’s dedication to promoting international learning, cross-cultural collaboration and global engagement. It reflected […]
The latest data for the third quarter shows that South Africa’s agricultural exports totalled US$4.7 billion, up from 13% from the same period a year ago
The country must stand up to bullying from powerful states and form bonds, as an autonomous nation, with countries that share our values
The president said the government would never go ‘on bended knee’ to get the best deal in ongoing trade discussions with the United States
President Cyril Ramaphosa said the uncertainty of the new trading regime had already harmed the country’s economy
China’s ambassador said South Africa’s call to narrow its trade deficit and diversify exports required building local beneficiation capacity
South Africa and the continent need to quietly assert control over their future through investment, innovation and intellectual engagement
The world is no longer panicking over US trade threats but laying the foundation for an environment where Washington can no longer hold it over a barrel
Countries like Brazil and Ethiopia push for development that is led by renewable energy but other members of the Brics block are protecting their fossil fuel interests
Donald Trump’s ‘solution’ to South Africa avoiding the tariff hike – move production to the US – is nothing more than economic blackmail
These countries need to rethink the prohibitive tariffs they place on each other
The Build One South Africa leader said South Africa had neglected its relations with the US with the underlying mantra that to be anti-west is to be progressive
South Africa needs a diverse group of allies and partners in a world undergoing seismic geopolitical changes
As the US president rapidly escalates pressure on South Africa in the name of white citizens, we must stand up for reason and principle
The Ukrainian president’s visit is announced as Europe rallies after Washington cuts support
South Africa is presented with opportunities and problems created by the Musk-Trump regime
Some hard decisions are coming up as the United States tries to discredit South Africa’s standing on the world stage
The presidency said it remained in the dark as to the real cause for Donald Trump’s decision to cut aid and suggested proper communication can prevent a rift
The Democratic Alliance is seen as having disrespected President Cyril Ramaphosa, limiting the chances that he might extend the consultation period on the Act’s contentious clauses
The US president-elect’s threat to Brics and regressive climate change stance risk stoking tension
The 11th binational commission also saw a call for South Africa to shore up peace efforts on Sudan
In response to Donald Trump’s tariff threat to Brics nations, he reiterated that South Africa primarily viewed the bloc as a developmental platform
The government and private sector’s efforts in boosting agriculture in various regions of South Africa must be matched with the same drive to expand export market
The international relations minister pressed the point after talks with British Foreign Secretary, David Lammy.
The government will not review foreign policy to accommodate the demands of the Democratic Alliance, a senior official said
As well as finding new markets, the country should focus on nurturing existing ones
Paul Mashatile’s committee already has enough disputes between coalition partners to keep it busy every week for the next five years