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Diplomacy: ‘The United States has taken an adversarial, aggressive stance against multilateralism in general. Even in the first term of President
Trump, he did the same with the G7 and other multilateral forums,’ international relations expert Donovan E Williams says. Photo: Supplied

US ratchets up diplomatic war against South Africa

The Trump administration’s exclusion of South Africa from G20 meetings comes after its recent successful hosting of the bloc’s annual leaders’ summit despite Washington’s boycott

Ukraine’s ambassador to Pretoria, Liubov Abravitova

‘The aim is agreeing on values’: Ukrainian ambassador on Ramaphosa’s call with Zelenskiy

Liubov Abravitova welcomed the belated telephone conversation and said Zelenskiy made plain that this was Russia’s war, with consequences for the whole world

Ukranian Ambassador to South Africa Liubov Abravitova (Photo by Phill Magakoe / AFP) (Photo by PHILL MAGAKOE/AFP via Getty Images)

An open letter to Ukraine’s ambassador in South Africa

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is wanton disregard for human life but South Africa too is experiencing a humanitarian crisis

The UK will remove South Africa and other African countries it recently placed on its travel red list at midnight on Wednesday

Airline association welcomes UK travel red list U-turn on Africa

The UK will remove South Africa and other African countries it recently placed on its travel red list at midnight on Wednesday

Flight searches for solo travel during Christmas and New Year saw a 172% jump compared to the 2019 festive period, with Asia being the top destination of choice for South Africans.
(Dwayne Senior/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Tourism industry hopeful of UK red list review

Meeting between scientists of both countries may pave way for removal from red list

Taliban fighters on a pick-up truck move around a market area, flocked with local Afghan people at the Kote Sangi area of Kabul on August 17, 2021, after Taliban seized control of the capital following the collapse of the Afghan government. (Photo by Hoshang Hashimi / AFP) (Photo by HOSHANG HASHIMI/AFP via Getty Images)

Most South Africans in Afghanistan have been evacuated

‘The Taliban also registered the serial numbers of their weapons and just asked them not to move around in the streets while armed but stay within the compound until everything…

Palestinian supporters wave flags as they take part in a counter demonstration outside the venue where Israel supporters gather in an event organised by the South Africa Zionist Federation in Johannesburg, on May 23, 2021. (Photo by MARCO LONGARI / AFP) (Photo by MARCO LONGARI/AFP via Getty Images)

South Africa appalled that Israel given AU observer status

The international relations department has released a statement condemning the decision

US President Donald Trump’s land-for-peace formula feeds into Russian President Vladimir Putin’s revanchism. Photo: Dominick Reuter/Reuters

US Embassy must explain ‘shithole’ comment, says Dirco

Trump allegedly made his controversial statement when he met US legislators who came to see him about a bipartisan bill on immigration.

The three Israeli students went missing on Thursday.

SA condemns Israeli teen kidnappings

The South African government has called on the kidnappers of three Israeli teenagers to release them.

Maharaj for minister of propaganda

A restructured Cabinet is on the cards, with a new information ministry to clean up Jacob Zuma’s image and Baleka Mbete as second deputy president.

While Pride Month is commemorated at different times across South Africa, the month of June carries particular significance as the original Pride Month in the Northern Hemisphere. File Photo

SA wants clarity on various countries’ sexual rights

South Africa will seek clarification from various countries about their laws on sexual orientation, says the department of international relations.

SA condemns Somali terror attacks

The South African government has expressed shock at the recent violent attacks in the Somali capital of Mogadishu.

Dirco: Karabus found not guilty, free to return home

South African Professor Cyril Karabus has been found not guilty after being tried for manslaughter and falsifying documents.

The ANC has called for Swaziland to be “liberated” as part of the outcomes of an International Solidarity Conference the party hosted last week.

ANC: Freedom for Swazis in their lifetime

The ANC has called for Swaziland to be "liberated" as part of the outcomes of an International Solidarity Conference the party hosted last week.

The South African government has come under fire for its apparent failure to act against Syria for alleged human rights violations.

Government told to take a stance against Syria

The South African government has come under fire for its apparent failure to act against Syria for alleged human rights violations.

SA confirms reduced oil imports from Iran

SA confirms reduced oil imports from Iran

SA has significantly reduced oil imports from Iran in order to avoid penalties from the US but a fuel association says it finds this hard to believe.

South Africa steps in to aid Congo blast victims

South Africa steps in to aid Congo blast victims

International relations says the embassy in the Republic of Congo is ready to help South Africans affected by munitions blasts in Brazzaville.

Climate change group charting universal agreement

Climate change group charting universal agreement

According to the presidency of COP17, an ad hoc group will now work towards charting a new universal legal agreement on climate change.

Property mogul refuses to testify in Cele inquiry

More denial over Cele redeployment

The International Relations Department says National Police Commissioner General Bheki Cele has not been offered a diplomatic post.

Leaders tiptoe around Libya

Leaders tiptoe around Libya

South Africa and the African Union have adopted a kid-gloves approach, failing to condemn Gadaffi.