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Donald Trump

From aid to trade, turbulence awaits
Article
/ 11 November 2016

From aid to trade, turbulence awaits

As Trump takes the US’s gaze inward, Africa could be rocked by loss of market access and healthcare funding

By Matuma Letsoalo Author, Zachary Donnenfeld, Howard Schneider and
Editorial: Not everyone in US is mad
Article
/ 11 November 2016

Editorial: Not everyone in US is mad

Only a quarter of the US’s active citizenry supports president-elect Trump, and many may do so only provisionally.

By Editorial
US vote: Better a liar than a woman
Article
/ 11 November 2016

US vote: Better a liar than a woman

As for what Trump’s presidency will actually mean for women in the long term: it’s too soon to tell.

By Staff Reporter
Madiba will be our Trump card when the Donald’s orange flood reaches our shores
Article
/ 11 November 2016

Madiba will be our Trump card when the Donald’s orange flood reaches our shores

The Donald’s wrecking ball won’t be aimed at Africa right away, but we do have an ace in the hole if he gets bolshy.

By Phillip De Wet
Thousands take to US streets to protest Donald Trump’s presidential victory
Article
/ 10 November 2016

Thousands take to US streets to protest Donald Trump’s presidential victory

On Wednesday evening, thousands of protesters thronged streets in midtown Manhattan, New York, marching to the Trump Tower.

By Al Jazeera
Trump’s isolationism: Threats and opportunities for Africa
Article
/ 10 November 2016

Trump’s isolationism: Threats and opportunities for Africa

Donald Trump’s unexpected victory in the US stunned many across the globe.

By Patrick Bond
Why a Trump victory bodes ill for Africa #trumpmustfall
Article
/ 10 November 2016

Why a Trump victory bodes ill for Africa #trumpmustfall

The implausible has become a reality, so what does that mean for our continent?

By Staff Reporter
Trump’s hot words will undo gains made to stop global warming
Article
/ 10 November 2016

Trump’s hot words will undo gains made to stop global warming

President-elect Donald Trump’s stance on global warming spells trouble for the country’s carbon footprint.

By Sipho Kings
Trump’s presidential campaign may not be the last to successfully use scare tactics
Analysis
/ 9 November 2016

Trump’s presidential campaign may not be the last to successfully use scare tactics

Right-wing populism is gaining fertile ground in Europe, preying on the fears of ordinary citizens who feel excluded by ‘establishment politics’.

By Charles Molele
Five things that explain Donald Trump’s stunning presidential election victory
Analysis
/ 9 November 2016

Five things that explain Donald Trump’s stunning presidential election victory

The 2016 election defied conventional wisdom from start to finish; it is probably a safe bet that the Trump presidency will be just as unpredictable.

By Staff Reporter
Bliss or Dystopia? Trump’s 10-step plan to ‘making America great again’
Article
/ 9 November 2016

Bliss or Dystopia? Trump’s 10-step plan to ‘making America great again’

Now that Trump is the new US head of state will he put into action the promises he made during his presidential campaign?

By Staff Reporter
Zuma congratulates Trump ‘on behalf of the people of South Africa’
Article
/ 9 November 2016

Zuma congratulates Trump ‘on behalf of the people of South Africa’

President Zuma is looking forward to working with President-elect Donald Trump.

By News 24
Clinton vs Trump: Five things they’ve each said about South Africa
Article
/ 8 November 2016

Clinton vs Trump: Five things they’ve each said about South Africa

The US presidential candidates have been focused on winning the minds and hearts of Americans, but they also have a couple of thoughts on SA.

By Staff Reporter
Explainer: What Donald Trump needs to win the US election
Article
/ 8 November 2016

Explainer: What Donald Trump needs to win the US election

It really doesn’t matter if you win the popular vote across the country. Just ask Al Gore, the defeated Democrat in 2000.

By Al Jazeera
Zakes Mda: Donald Trump is a product of desperation
Article
/ 7 November 2016

Zakes Mda: Donald Trump is a product of desperation

The academic believes the Democratic candidate will win the US election and slammed Republican candidate Donald Trump as racist and xenophobic.

By Matuma Letsoalo Author
Is Donald Trump a dictator in the making?
Analysis
/ 7 November 2016

Is Donald Trump a dictator in the making?

Trump’s recent pronouncement that he might not accept the outcome has led many to ask whether he poses a threat to democracy.

By Natasha Ezrow
Trump “doesn’t need stars” while Clinton brings out the big guns
Article
/ 6 November 2016

Trump “doesn’t need stars” while Clinton brings out the big guns

Trump’s campaign is still a one man show and swing state Ohio brings no support from prominent Republican leaders.

By Matuma Letsoalo Author
Condoms handed out at Trump rally, Clinton enlists megastars ahead of US election
Article
/ 5 November 2016

Condoms handed out at Trump rally, Clinton enlists megastars ahead of US election

Reproductive healthcare organisation Planned Parenthood distributed condoms at a Trump rally, while Clinton brought out Jay-Z and Beyonce at hers.

By Matuma Letsoalo Author
​Art imitates life as Trump trial looms
Article
/ 4 November 2016

​Art imitates life as Trump trial looms

The Donald’s dishonesty earns his entire campaign ‘2015 Lie of the Year’ by fact-checking organisation.

By Staff Reporter
How magazine and newspaper covers encapsulate Donald Trump’s US presidential bid
Article
/ 2 November 2016

How magazine and newspaper covers encapsulate Donald Trump’s US presidential bid

The most provocative magazine and newspaper covers from the 2016 US presidential race.

By Kiri Rupiah
FBI: Blow for Hillary Clinton as FBI reopens email investigation
Article
/ 29 October 2016

FBI: Blow for Hillary Clinton as FBI reopens email investigation

Clinton calls on FBI to release all information immediately as Trump tries to capitalise with election day imminent.

By Al Jazeera
The ICC pricked Zuma’s pride at a time when authoritarian populism is on a roll
Analysis
/ 27 October 2016

The ICC pricked Zuma’s pride at a time when authoritarian populism is on a roll

The court’s behaviour might call for serious discussion but SA’s decision is irrational.

By Richard Calland
Trump vs Clinton: Will the US vote for a low energy candidate or a power hungry one?
Article
/ 25 October 2016

Trump vs Clinton: Will the US vote for a low energy candidate or a power hungry one?

The Republican feels restoring traditional industries will ‘make America great again’, while the Democrat envisions an environmentally-friendly US.

By Valerie Volcovici
Rigged elections? Nasty woman? Trump continues scorched earth tactics in third debate
Analysis
/ 20 October 2016

Rigged elections? Nasty woman? Trump continues scorched earth tactics in third debate

Trump had one last chance at a debate to reach out to the undecided voters he badly needs to keep his campaign viable. He passed on the opportunity.

By Chris Kahn
Obama’s half-brother set to attend US presidential debate as Donald Trump’s guest
Article
/ 19 October 2016

Obama’s half-brother set to attend US presidential debate as Donald Trump’s guest

Malik Obama has even backed Trump over allegations of sexual misconduct laid against him by several women in the past.

By Staff Reporter
Melania Trump dismisses Donald Trump’s ‘grab them by the p****’ remarks as ‘boy talk’
Article
/ 18 October 2016

Melania Trump dismisses Donald Trump’s ‘grab them by the p****’ remarks as ‘boy talk’

Melania Trump told CNN her husband was engaged in "boy talk, and he was led on – like, egged on – from the host to say dirty and bad stuff".

By Reuters
Trump does ‘what losers do’ and blasts ‘rigged’ system
Article
/ 18 October 2016

Trump does ‘what losers do’ and blasts ‘rigged’ system

Republican presidential nominee DonaldTrump on Monday cited studies he said showed rampant voter fraud

By Staff Reporter
Dystopian Donald: The horror and the hope in Trump’s presidential campaign
Article
/ 17 October 2016

Dystopian Donald: The horror and the hope in Trump’s presidential campaign

Trump’s RNC speech has been described as dark and apocalyptic. He talked of a “crisis” framed as an existential threat to “our way of life”.

By Staff Reporter
​#CulturePop: Thuli’s dirt on Zuma and other bad behaviour
Article
/ 17 October 2016

​#CulturePop: Thuli’s dirt on Zuma and other bad behaviour

Trevor Noah calls out Donald Trump on ‘locker-room’ talk and aluta continua for #FeesMustFall

By Kuntha Ndimande
Michelle Obama destroys Trump: The measure of any society is how it treats its women
Article
/ 14 October 2016

Michelle Obama destroys Trump: The measure of any society is how it treats its women

In an emotional plea, Obama asked voters to reject Donald Trump for the sake of children and future generations.

By Kiri Rupiah
Donald Trump touched us inappropriately, two women claim
Article
/ 13 October 2016

Donald Trump touched us inappropriately, two women claim

Two women accused Donald Trump of inappropriate touching in a story published on Wednesday by the New York Times.

By Staff Reporter
Trump vs Clinton: Battle between ‘devil’ and ‘abuser’ gets heated in second debate
Article
/ 10 October 2016

Trump vs Clinton: Battle between ‘devil’ and ‘abuser’ gets heated in second debate

A defiant Donald Trump on Sunday said Hillary Clinton would go to jail if he were president.

By Steve Holland
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