The US withdrawal will reveal the underlying truth: African health systems have long been undermined by debt and political neglect.
The spokesman said new special envoy to Washington Mcebisi Jonas’s censure of the US president was not an impediment to mending fences
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To counter its destructiveness, we must apply an ethics of shared vulnerability that fosters a new and fairer global order
The quick about-turns expose the internal contradictions – and lack of comprehensive planning – in US trade policy and its broader global economic implications.
The former deputy finance minister has to salvage ties with Washington amid a diplomatic deep freeze and global trade war
Given China’s efforts to diversify its agricultural suppliers, South Africa must strengthen agricultural trade between the two countries.
Donald’s trumped-up ‘liberation’ chart of tariffs has reset the world order – and my need to make my side hustle more lucrative
The department of international relations and cooperation rejected the claim, saying the government was bound by the Constitution to defend the rights of South Africans of all races
There are worrying signs that the world is headed for a new form of colonialism as Trump sets a precedent domestically and abroad
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
American consumers and workers will feel the pain induced by the tariffs imposed on countries around the world
The economic fallout includes a risk of US recession and global trade network disruptions, but history shows that patient investors may be rewarded as market volatility settles and rebounds take shape.
A modelling study released in March gives a clue at which price the jab, lenacapavir, would be worth the health department’s while
As tension over trade tariffs and territorial disputes increases around the world, representing African interests on the global stage is more important than ever.
Whether intentionally or by accident, the country has set a complex precedent that could shape the future of global trade dynamics.
Forging ties with other markets as they navigate trade wars with the US is a wise strategy.
We do need to focus on the tariffs but we should not ignore other essential interventions for the long-term growth of local agriculture
On World Health Day, let’s not lose sight of hope, of taking action to make sure we create societies in which our children can not only survive but thrive
Here and worldwide people are feeling detached from society and lonely, so they grab onto populist political leaders and parties
Both parties are mindful of the magnitude of a split as South Africa faces more economic turmoil
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This is a moment that calls for strong leaders and a united nation. Right now, we don’t have either
South Africa has laid a solid foundation as G20 chair, undeterred by the US’s disruptions
The United States president said ‘some bad things’ are happening in the country
The decision was a logical consequence of Donald Trump’s decision to suspend aid to South Africa, the ministry said
The George Soros-founded private funder says it does not have the capacity to fill the void left by USAid cuts
This year, Donald Trump’s antipathy to the media has manifested into a more focused, deliberate assault on press freedom and procedures
Therese Wagner said no deal had been made with the Trump administration but Kinshasa was exploring forms of cooperation
The president’s choice in selecting a new ambassador amid a historic downturn in diplomatic relations also speaks to an existential dilemma for his party
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Making America Great Again is the personification of narcissistic censure to maintain dominance. We need to build solidarity and safety in the face of geno/ecocides, hate and state repression
The land of the free is no more with the judiciary, an independent media, the rollback of discrimination based on race, ethnicity and gender and progressive educational institutions under attack
Brent Bozell is a long-time crusader against alleged liberal media bias and more recent Trump supporter