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Donald Trump

G20: Inclusive leadership needed for African growth and development
Thought Leader
/ 9 April 2025

G20: Inclusive leadership needed for African growth and development

As tension over trade tariffs and territorial disputes increases around the world, representing African interests on the global stage is more important than ever.

By Kosheek Sewchurran & Solange Rosa
Zimbabwe becomes first country in the world to abolish tariffs
Thought Leader
/ 8 April 2025

Zimbabwe becomes first country in the world to abolish tariffs

Whether intentionally or by accident, the country has set a complex precedent that could shape the future of global trade dynamics.

By Craig Moffat & EM Hoza
Agricultural sector can overcome effect of an Agoa exit
Thought Leader
/ 8 April 2025

Agricultural sector can overcome effect of an Agoa exit

Forging ties with other markets as they navigate trade wars with the US is a wise strategy.

By Meluleki Nzimande & Megan Jarvis
South African agriculture on sound footing, despite Trump tariffs
Thought Leader
/ 8 April 2025

South African agriculture on sound footing, despite Trump tariffs

We do need to focus on the tariffs but we should not ignore other essential interventions for the long-term growth of local agriculture

By Wandile Sihlobo
World health: Progress after Covid — then Trump struck
Thought Leader
/ 7 April 2025

World health: Progress after Covid — then Trump struck

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

By Mark Tomlinson
Truth and lies in the GNU faux pas
Opinion
/ 5 April 2025

Truth and lies in the GNU faux pas

Here and worldwide people are feeling detached from society and lonely, so they grab onto populist political leaders and parties

By Donovan E Williams
ANC and DA contemplate end of days
Politics
/ 4 April 2025

ANC and DA contemplate end of days

Both parties are mindful of the magnitude of a split as South Africa faces more economic turmoil

By Emsie Ferreira
Who benefits from the budget war?
Editorial
/ 4 April 2025

Who benefits from the budget war?

This is a moment that calls for strong leaders and a united nation. Right now, we don’t have either

By Editorial
South Africa’s wrestling match with Trump
Thought Leader
/ 3 April 2025

South Africa’s wrestling match with Trump

South Africa has laid a solid foundation as G20 chair, undeterred by the US’s disruptions

By Adekeye Adebajo
Trump announces 30% reciprocal tariffs for SA imports
National
/ 3 April 2025

Trump announces 30% reciprocal tariffs for SA imports

The United States president said ‘some bad things’ are happening in the country

By MG Reporter
International relations department downplays US defence aid suspension
Politics
/ 31 March 2025

International relations department downplays US defence aid suspension

The decision was a logical consequence of Donald Trump’s decision to suspend aid to South Africa, the ministry said

By Emsie Ferreira
Open Society Foundations adapts to a new world
National
/ 29 March 2025

Open Society Foundations adapts to a new world

The George Soros-founded private funder says it does not have the capacity to fill the void left by USAid cuts

By Umamah Bakharia
Violence against journalists can’t be normalised
Editorial
/ 28 March 2025

Violence against journalists can’t be normalised

This year, Donald Trump’s antipathy to the media has manifested into a more focused, deliberate assault on press freedom and procedures

By Editorial
DRC foreign minister confirms ongoing talks with US on minerals
Politics
/ 27 March 2025

DRC foreign minister confirms ongoing talks with US on minerals

Therese Wagner said no deal had been made with the Trump administration but Kinshasa was exploring forms of cooperation

By Emsie Ferreira
Ambassador to US: Washington can wait for pragmatic Ramaphosa
Politics
/ 26 March 2025

Ambassador to US: Washington can wait for pragmatic Ramaphosa

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

By Emsie Ferreira
Narcissist – the fallen angel
Thought Leader
/ 26 March 2025

Narcissist – the fallen angel

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

By Nadira Omarjee
Multilateral world must address global threats as alliance of democracies breaks down
Thought Leader
/ 26 March 2025

Multilateral world must address global threats as alliance of democracies breaks down

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

By Ursula van Beek
Trump nominates rightwing media critic as ambassador to SA
Politics
/ 26 March 2025

Trump nominates rightwing media critic as ambassador to SA

Brent Bozell is a long-time crusader against alleged liberal media bias and more recent Trump supporter

By Emsie Ferreira
Is China stepping into transatlantic relations?
Thought Leader
/ 24 March 2025

Is China stepping into transatlantic relations?

Europe faces a choice: continue with a transatlantic alliance with the Trump administration that is conditional, or explore a new balance with China

By Imran Khalid
South African-Cuban link: Trump’s targets can help each other
Thought Leader
/ 24 March 2025

South African-Cuban link: Trump’s targets can help each other

There is an urgent need to build health sovereignty and sustainability to break dependence on donations

By Nontobeko Hlela & Varsha Gandikota Nellutla
Trump’s tariffs fuel economic pain for US consumers, businesses and farmers
Opinion
/ 24 March 2025

Trump’s tariffs fuel economic pain for US consumers, businesses and farmers

For an agricultural sector that depends on international markets, short-term protectionist measures offer little benefit and erode long-term competitiveness

By Imran Khalid
New Federal Maritime Commission inquiry could rock Pillars of Hercules in US-Spain relations
Thought Leader
/ 21 March 2025

New Federal Maritime Commission inquiry could rock Pillars of Hercules in US-Spain relations

the US Federal Maritime Commission launched an examination to identify any regulations, policies, or practices by other parties that create unfavorable shipping conditions in several choke points around the world.

By Michael Walsh
International relations department concerned by US calls for policy change in SA
Politics
/ 20 March 2025

International relations department concerned by US calls for policy change in SA

The US State Department has said it will seek changes after ambassador is kicked out

By Emsie Ferreira
South Africa refutes US accusation of ‘sinister’ ties with Iran
National
/ 20 March 2025

South Africa refutes US accusation of ‘sinister’ ties with Iran

The presidency said the SA-US relationship was in flux and Ramaphosa would not rush to name a new ambassador

By Emsie Ferreira
In wake of US cuts, SA must step up to protect LGBTIQ+ rights in Africa
Thought Leader
/ 20 March 2025

In wake of US cuts, SA must step up to protect LGBTIQ+ rights in Africa

The suspension and withdrawal of US support for people’s rights in Africa is a setback

By Gibson Ncube
What is ‘right’ in human rights?
Opinion
/ 20 March 2025

What is ‘right’ in human rights?

We tend to overfocus on the meaning of ‘rights’ by only considering what we are entitled to but we tend to forget doing what is the morally right thing to do

By Mias De Klerk
MPs from around the world urge Trump to revoke order on SA
Politics
/ 20 March 2025

MPs from around the world urge Trump to revoke order on SA

The group said the US president’s decision to suspend aid to South Africa was a regressive assault on the country’s sovereignty

By Emsie Ferreira
Stand with South Africa against Trump’s wrath
Opinion
/ 18 March 2025

Stand with South Africa against Trump’s wrath

To allow South Africa to be isolated and punished would be to surrender to the imperial logic that seeks to divide and conquer all who resist.

By Yanis Varoufakis
Diplomacy by tweet: Trump, the spectacle and the politics of chaos
Opinion
/ 17 March 2025

Diplomacy by tweet: Trump, the spectacle and the politics of chaos

To resist this performance politics, characterised by shock-and-awe tactics through social media, we must organise and mobilise in different spaces rather than merely engaging angrily on social media

By Vashna Jagarnath
South Africa’s presidency confirms ‘regrettable’ expulsion of ambassador to US Ebrahim Rasool
Politics
/ 15 March 2025

South Africa’s presidency confirms ‘regrettable’ expulsion of ambassador to US Ebrahim Rasool

The move, which marks a further deterioration of diplomatic relations between the two countries, was announced by US secretary of state Marco Rubio in a post on X late on Friday

By Stella Mapenzauswa
EU announces 4.7 billion euro investment pact with South Africa
Politics
/ 13 March 2025

EU announces 4.7 billion euro investment pact with South Africa

The deal was announced days after the United States withdrew support for the country’s just-energy transition

By Emsie Ferreira
Markets reel as Trump’s tariffs take a toll
Thought Leader
/ 13 March 2025

Markets reel as Trump’s tariffs take a toll

The president’s tariffs were intended to assert US dominance, but they are increasingly a self-inflicted wound that may undermine the economic strength he champions

By Imran Khalid
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