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
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South Africa’s wrestling match with Trump
South Africa has laid a solid foundation as G20 chair, undeterred by the US’s disruptions
Trump administration might put AU and South Africa’s G20 membership into play
Political analysts should pay more attention to the G20 Johannesburg Summit given Donald Trump’s bid to restore meritocracy and dilute diversity
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
Lesufi apologises to Ramaphosa for the state of Gauteng
The premier has also vowed that the province will be ready to host the G20 summit
AfriForum reiterates calls for US sanctions against Ramaphosa
Kallie Kriel said treason charges were baseless and would only serve AfriForum’s cause
Ramaphosa calls for ‘rules-based order’ to protect the vulnerable
Addressing G20 finance ministers, the president said a rules-based international order was needed to manage tension and resolve conflicts
SA backs one of two UN resolutions on Ukraine amid US-EU rift
International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola reiterated the need to respect Ukraine’s territorial integrity but SA abstained from the resolution tabled by Kyiv
G20 Summit: A question of global power and influence
The G20 is meant to be a more inclusive space, but the selective participation of global powers suggests that the same patterns of exclusion persist
SA downplays icing of Russian foreign minister as ‘family photo’ cancelled
South Africa attributes the cancellation of a photograph of foreign ministers at the G20 meeting to logistical constraints, rather than Western diplomats avoiding Russia’s Sergey Lavrov
G20 meetings will go on with or without the US, says Ramaphosa
At the G20 foreign ministers’ meeting in Johannesburg, the president also stressed the need for inclusivity in tackling pressing global problems, from geopolitical tensions to climate resilience.
Ramaphosa invites isolated Zelenskiy for a state visit
South Africa says peace negotiation talks between United States officials and Russia should have included Ukraine
US treasury secretary Scott Bessent snubs G20 meeting in South Africa
His move follows Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s decision to also skip a foreign ministers’ summit in the country
SA opts for quiet diplomacy over impossible mission to Washington
The government is trying instead to build alliances within the G20 as President Trump continues to malign South Africa
EU backs South Africa as Trump increases pressure
Four of the European Union’s ambassadors to Pretoria said they shared the country’s values
Ramaphosa sticks to structural reform path, stands up to Washington
The president warned about nationalism and protectionism and said South Africa would not change its values or policies
Ramaphosa sends defiant message to Washington in State of the Nation address
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 […]
Rubio refuses to attend G20 meeting over ‘anti-Americanism’
The US secretary of state communicated his decision on X and opened up a new front of contestation with South Africa
Presidency: Ramaphosa corrected Musk’s misconception of SA
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
South Africa must use G20 to ensure nuclear safety amid global concerns
Africa is keen to pursue nuclear power and Russia has occupied two nuclear energy plants in Ukraine
Forecasting Africa’s 2025: Sound of change echoes Fela’s rebellion and Masekela’s vision
Africa cannot afford leaders disconnected from the demands of its people, the global political economy and the continent’s emerging role in world affairs
Ramaphosa found resolve after losing the ANC’s majority
Negotiating a broad coalition to hold the political centre was perhaps the president’s finest political hour
Germany’s media resilience: Lessons for Africa?
South Africa plans to leverage its G20 presidency to highlight the barriers to AI readiness and opportunities facing developing countries
Bela and factional strife stress test the GNU
The Democratic Alliance called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to draw on a settlement with Solidarity to end the impasse over the act
António Guterres: It is now time for unity in Syria
The UN secretary general met International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola, who urged Israel to halt its strikes on Syria
G20 sherpa meeting proposes review of group’s role and mandate
South Africa plans a comprehensive assessment of achievements and challenges
Trump could bring a plot twist to SA’s G20 presidency
The US president-elect’s threat to Brics and regressive climate change stance risk stoking tension
Ramaphosa says he would like a round of golf with Trump
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
South Africa’s G20 presidency will focus on climate change and Africa’s development problems
The focus would also be on Africa’s high debt levels, financing the just energy transition and the strategic use of critical minerals
Nigeria seeks SA support for membership of Brics
The 11th binational commission also saw a call for South Africa to shore up peace efforts on Sudan
Ramaphosa calls for respect for UN Charter at G20 summit
South Africa intends to lobby for reform of the UN Security Council when it takes over the G20 presidency from Brazil
British foreign secretary to meet with Lamola on first African tour
David Lammy is on a visit to the continent to strengthen relations with South Africa and Nigeria