Such programmes still qualify for a limited waiver, which will expire towards the end of April, but only for approved activities
In response, the presidency said the Constitution ‘provided for such matters to be decided by the courts in the event of a dispute’
The department of international relations and cooperation said the order failed to recognise South Africa’s ‘profound and painful history of colonialism and apartheid’
The theatre of the absurd is playing out in politics, exemplified by the US president, Donald Trump
Behind the bitter press conferences, buried beneath the combative media headlines, realpolitik was at work
The president warned about nationalism and protectionism and said South Africa would not change its values or policies
Without mentioning US President Donald Trump by name, President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday sent a message to Washington in his State of the Nation address that South Africa will not abandon policies which its new administration this week branded “anti-Americanism”. Ramaphosa said the world was contending with climate change and violent conflict while “witnessing the […]
The US secretary of state communicated his decision on X and opened up a new front of contestation with South Africa
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
President Cyril Ramaphosa hopes to hold discussions with the US’s Donald Trump to move beyond ‘current disturbances’ in South Africa’s relationship with Washington
The mineral and petroleum resources minister also told the mining indaba that the African continent must take charge of its mineral wealth
The presidency downplayed the effect of Trump’s freeze on all donor funding to South Africa
Glencore, Anglo American, South32, BHP Billiton and Exxaro – the mining companies cited in coal class action – need to show corporate compassion for sick mine workers
Africa is the World Health Organisation’s biggest beneficiary in terms of road safety projects
This is an opportunity for the Global South to forge new paths, emphasising regional cooperation, community-driven solutions and innovative financing
Somaliland’s strategic value in the Horn of Africa means the repercussions of such a decision would be far-reaching
But his statements feel like a distraction, a manufactured spectacle to deflect attention from America’s real crises
Negotiating a broad coalition to hold the political centre was perhaps the president’s finest political hour
The Democratic Alliance called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to draw on a settlement with Solidarity to end the impasse over the act
The US president-elect’s threat to Brics and regressive climate change stance risk stoking tension
The comment came in the context of South Africa’s presidency of the G20, where Ramaphosa dismissed suggestions the new US administration would undo its pro-developing world agenda
In response to Donald Trump’s tariff threat to Brics nations, he reiterated that South Africa primarily viewed the bloc as a developmental platform
The stakes are high in the Economic Freedom Fighter’s (EFF’s) bid to compel the National Assembly to impeach President Cyril Ramaphosa on charges flowing from the theft of foreign currency concealed at his farm.
Reuben Brigety’s resignation comes amid uncertainty over trade relations under the incoming US administration
African nations are seeking $1.3 trillion in climate funds as fears grow over Trump’s potential impact on global climate finance commitments
South Africa and other developing nations are pushing for a $1 trillion climate finance target
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
Bitcoin surged to over $75,000 as early returns appeared favourable for Trump on Tuesday night
On the eve of the election, Trump and Harris delivered closing arguments in a heated final push across battleground states
Key documents relating to Valerie Huber’s Protego project are being kept away from the public eye
The US Congress may want to consider issues with ambassadorial appointments and mission-level strategic planning before the next presidential inauguration
Whoever wins, the country needs to build its ties on the continent and the rest of the world and exploit the opportunities that are created