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/ 12 December 2024

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

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By Emsie Ferreira and Umamah Bakharia

Politics

/ 12 December 2024

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

By Emsie Ferreira

Business

/ 11 December 2024

G20 sherpa meeting proposes review of group’s role and mandate

South Africa plans a comprehensive assessment of achievements and challenges

By Anathi Madubela

Politics

/ 6 December 2024

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

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By Emsie Ferreira

Politics

/ 3 December 2024

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

By Emsie Ferreira

Business

/ 3 December 2024

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

By Anathi Madubela

Politics

/ 3 December 2024

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

By Emsie Ferreira

Politics

/ 19 November 2024

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

By Emsie Ferreira

Politics

/ 4 November 2024

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

By Emsie Ferreira

Politics

/ 28 October 2024

Ukraine ready for peace talks with Russia, foreign minister says

Andrii Sybiha said Kyiv needed international support to shift Putin from his demand that Ukraine surrender

By Emsie Ferreira

Politics

/ 14 October 2024

GNU is key to securing global goodwill and investment, says Lamola

South Africa cannot squander the positive sentiment the governing coalition has garnered around the world, the minister said

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By Emsie Ferreira

Opinion

/ 8 October 2024

SA’s G20 presidency a chance to reform global governance

Global financial reforms, action to mitigate and adapt to climate change, a just energy transition and ensuring food security should be central to its work

By Darlington Tshuma and Bongiwe Ngcobo

National

/ 7 October 2024

South Africa needs to embrace AI, says communications minister Solly Malatsi

Recent data shows that 60% of South African workers regularly use generative AI tools, ahead of those in several Western countries

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By Umamah Bakharia

Thought Leader

/ 12 September 2024

South Africa’s G20 presidency: Frontload the climate change and ecological justice agenda

When the country takes over the presidency from Brazil in 2025, it should focus on reforming the global financial architecture

By Siphumelele Duma and Abeer Abazeed

Opinion

/ 3 September 2024

Developing a bioeconomy in Africa could drive nature-positive economic growth

But more research, development and innovation, as well as investment is needed

By James Mwangi and Simon Zadek

Partner Content

/ 31 July 2024

France celebrates Bastille Day

French economic presence in South Africa is solid, with nearly 500 companies representing more than 65 000 direct jobs

By Marion Smith

National

/ 15 November 2023

Godongwana returns to work next week

The minister was in hospital for a routine medical checkup, according to his department

By Emsie Ferreira

Thought Leader

/ 10 October 2023

Corporate capture and austerity politics

The choice to adopt austerity is not about protecting the state against capture — nor is it about realising untapped growth

By Sarah Smit

National

/ 9 September 2023

African Union secured admission to wealthy and influential G20

The agreement to admit the AU was championed by Indian prime minister Narendra Modi

By Paddy Harper

The Green Guardian

/ 6 September 2023

Africa climate summit adopts ‘Nairobi declaration’

The declaration calls for “a new financing architecture that is responsive to Africa’s needs including debt restructuring and relief”

By Afp

Africa

/ 30 August 2023

Modi says Africa is top priority for India

The prime minister said that India’s freedom struggles had inspired independence struggles in the global south

By MG Reporter

Africa

/ 15 May 2023

Zambia’s debt crisis is not easy to solve

In early 2021, the country agreed to be a guinea pig for a new approach to tackle sovereign debt

By Marisa Lourenco

Opinion

/ 15 November 2022

Sick notes will fly but not cabinet resignations when Ramaphosa returns from Bali

A lit — but awkward — first cabinet meeting awaits for the president’s uncomradely critics

By Paddy Harper

Opinion

/ 14 October 2022

The COP of no return: Climate change conference in Egypt gives hope

The world must use the United Nations Climate Change Conference to inspire an approach to mitigation and adaptation that is based on trust, justice and equity

By Sameh Shoukry

Opinion

/ 23 September 2022

Imagination and pragmatism are needed to navigate a world in shock

We are facing at least eight systemic challenges at the same time. Here are three things that could pull us back from the brink

By Bertrand Badre and Yves Tiberghien

Opinion

/ 22 March 2022

The global resolve to fight Covid shows we can do the same for climate change

The way in which countries worked together and marshalled resources to address the pandemic shows that big challenges can be addressed if there is political will

By Lolwah Al-Khater and Brian Finlay

Opinion

/ 13 October 2021

What developing countries need to reach net zero

Wealthier countries need to give emerging economies three resources: time to adapt, financial support and policy assistance

By V Shankar

The Green Guardian

/ 30 July 2021

Creecy calls for cheaper finance at London climate talks

Emerging markets need $3-trillion to 4-trillion a year in low-carbon investments over the next 15 years to meet their climate mitigation commitments

By Tunicia Phillips

The Green Guardian

/ 28 July 2021

Coal on a drive to delay its demise

The just transition that is currently being executed is a balance between energy security and climate change, according to one analyst

By Tunicia Phillips

The Green Guardian

/ 18 June 2021

Parties divided on carbon trading system as UN climate talks end

One country pays for greenhouse gas emissions in another country and uses that credit for its own emission reduction targets — but accounting irregularities increased carbon emissions

By Tunicia Phillips