The country needs to establish a deliberate geopolitical hedging strategy to traverse this changing terrain
The country needs to develop a new strategy as both punitive tariffs from and genial relations with giants leave it vulnerable
This latest wave of tariff changes signals a broader trend toward economic nationalism and trade realignment.
The quick about-turns expose the internal contradictions – and lack of comprehensive planning – in US trade policy and its broader global economic implications.
Given China’s efforts to diversify its agricultural suppliers, South Africa must strengthen agricultural trade between the two countries.
The Trump factor, plus the ANC and the DA playing to the brink, has cost the country R1 trillion
As the US president rapidly escalates pressure on South Africa in the name of white citizens, we must stand up for reason and principle
Donald Trump’s executive orders are of dubious constitutionality, having violated civil rights of federal workers, weaponised immigration laws and limited Congress’s powers over the budget
The future is ours to shape. We can ape the aberrations of the world’s loudest countries or we can make South Africa a model of justice, inclusion and interdependence
As America’s existential crisis unfolds, the nostalgic yearning for ‘big power’ politics of the Cold War era is rearing its ugly head
Europe faces a choice: continue with a transatlantic alliance with the Trump administration that is conditional, or explore a new balance with China
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China accounts for 11% of all global agricultural imports but South Africa made up only 0.4% of Chinese imports in 2023
South Africa is presented with opportunities and problems created by the Musk-Trump regime
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
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The theme of the February 2025 Mining Indaba, Futureproofing Mining Today, underscores the urgency of aligning policy, investment and local development to secure sustainable growth
The Chinese agricultural market is enormous, with more than $200 billion in imports annually.
By supporting local startups and fostering tech entrepreneurship, African nations can reduce their reliance on foreign platforms while contributing to global innovation
Somaliland’s strategic value in the Horn of Africa means the repercussions of such a decision would be far-reaching
An international framework that prevents prolonged restructuring negotiations is required
But his statements feel like a distraction, a manufactured spectacle to deflect attention from America’s real crises
The US and China could recognise that their roles as global stakeholders demand collaboration on issues such as climate change, technological innovation and global trade
The international relations ministry says there will be further ‘engagements’ to find a solution
The destruction of indigenous forests, which act as carbon sinks, is also driven by foreign demand
For both economies, the path forward must focus on building stronger ties, not severing them
Instructing Taipei to move its trade office out of the diplomatic capital to Johannesburg was standard practice, the department said
Prices have increased by over 30%, favouring gold-producing countries like South Africa, but structural issues are dampening opportunities
Beijing is well aware that it cannot solve the problem on its own
The public and civil society taking action to ensure compliance with environmental sustainability local and international laws and treaties is likely to gather momentum
African countries must avoid the mistakes of the fossil-fuel industrial revolution; the mining of cobalt, lithium, manganese, nickel and copper must be based on equity, human rights and local development
Despite this drop, trade figures remain encouraging, but various departments need to address policy and other issues to boost exports