Much of the global south is neutral on the war in Ukraine, not because they support Russia but because they can’t side with the US and Nato
Coal still dominates the domestic energy mix, providing 81.4% of the total system load, according to the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research
Sergei Lavrov’s African tour was supposed to highlight the strength of Russia’s relationship with the continent but it did the opposite
Strategic ties to Russia will be worth little if it resorts to the use of nuclear bombs in its war in Ukraine
These are the veto power of the Security Council, major powers ignore the UN and the UN secretary general cannot favour either side in the war
The Russian invasion has sparked debate in South Africa, with many misguidedly concluding that Moscow is a natural ally of the country. This is not rooted in contemporary reality. South Africa is correct in its current position and must answer two questions before moving forward: who has a claim on Soviet history, and does South Africa still have a foreign policy?
Cape Town draped its city hall in blue and yellow, the colours of Ukraine.
If African governments really cared about their citizens in China, they would bring us home
The country is being pushed to develop more SEZs. But is this a viable strategy, given unemployment and ‘deglobalisation’?
Participants at the People’s Brics meeting in Brazil encouraged grassroots resistance to fight for democracy
South Africa should capitalise on the bloc’s resources, including advanced technology and innovation
As South Africans, we must support the fight to save the Amazon, but also take a strong stand on environmental concerns that are closer to home
A communications blackout left people worldwide worried about the fate of their relatives in an area that contains the only Muslim majority in India
Launched in 2017 to solve the funding challenge faced by the ‘missing middle’ students, ISFAP provides students the funding for their studies.
Despite its flaws, this network of independent states steers towards global co-operation
The reason for the International Monetary Fund’s Christine Lagarde’s visit to South Africa is unknown
Historically, South Africa has been seen as a strategic partner for countries outside the African continent, specifically the US
Perhaps the reason is less about poor support and more about a bad attitude to self-employment
Whoever ends up as president will be at the helm of the world’s 8th-biggest economy, an oil producer and major energy consumer
Despite government denials, insiders say treasury made the suggestion in a Cabinet meeting
‘Although the timing of the Turkish crisis was unpredictable, the warning signs have been there for months’
Mining magnate Patrice Motsepe says government should go a step further to lure investors to the country
Reconciling domestic interests and priorities with international obligations will remain a fundamental focus for this meeting
Blighted by a series of political scandals, the country’s hard-won democracy is on the skids
From Putin’s point of view, Russia is playing defence
China’s increasing global links means the other Brics members need to draw in the rest of Africa
Despite crushing losses, South Africa’s U20 women’s volleyball side gives its all on the court
BRICS leaders are working together to develop policies to deal with the opportunities and threats presented by the fourth industrial revolution
Kenya owes more to China than it does to Western lenders, the traditional source of loans to the continent
The bloc is concerned by the US president’s unilateral measures that are incompatible with the World Trade Organisation rules
BRICS countries are working on mitigating the impact of a trade war
Former president Nelson Mandela did not make the decision to jettison Taiwan and recognise China. He adhered to a decision by the governing ANC