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
Global financial reforms, action to mitigate and adapt to climate change, a just energy transition and ensuring food security should be central to its work
Beijing is well aware that it cannot solve the problem on its own
The biggest challenge to the dollar comes from China, the US’s main economic rival
Despite this drop, trade figures remain encouraging, but various departments need to address policy and other issues to boost exports
A police detective investigating a detention and assault case was herself allegedly assaulted by consulate security
Arguments that consulate staff have diplomatic immunity will only be heard later in the process
Former clerk Siphiwe Mchunu also claims black staff members are subjected to racist treatment
Subrahmanyam Jaishankar cites policy differences, well as cost and efficiency, as stumbling blocks.
The emerging economies, especially in the Brics alliance, are moving towards an alternative payment system that could result in a new geoeconomic landscape
New millionaire residents will surge by 85% in 2033, making it one of the Brics nations fastest growing wealth hubs
The narrative has changed because people are revolting. The Western man in the street and the impoverished and abused global citizen, are the ones revolting
The finance minister was speaking on a panel in Davos about the expansion of Brics
It is set to be a busy year for the continent as many countries go to the polls and international engagement increases
China demanded an end to ‘collective punishment’ inflicted on Gaza, at a virtual summit chaired by President Cyril Ramaphosa
The US president could pay dearly at the polls, as the global economy counts the costs of fracturing
A lack of cohesion and common vision means the continent has lost clout on the world stage