The president is taking a transactional approach to resolving a diplomatic tempest
Israeli ambassador Ron Prosor’s description of Hamas militants as ‘bloodthirsty animals’ is dehumanising and is conferred on all Palestinians
Three leaders’ strong words on the Trump administration’s threat to civilised norms and values in the international arena has attracted blowback from the right
This plan, dressed in the language of logistics or development, is unmistakably a manifestation of a hard-line agenda aimed at erasing Palestinian presence from the land
It would be a tragedy if the pontiff left this world with the current global leadership crisis, where greed and egos escalate crises
Israel’s destruction of infrastructure and restrictions on this essential resource is putting millions of lives at risk
The untimely death of vice-president Saulos Chilima has resulted in many considering ousting Lazarus Chakwera and voting for former president Peter Mutharika
Mass activism and solidarity will help to keep to this dangerous movement spearheaded by Trump in check
The country stands firm on the principle that diplomacy is the most viable route for settling differences in a complicated geopolitical world, including the conflict in the Middle East
South Africa is presented with opportunities and problems created by the Musk-Trump regime
As the US president turns on South Africa it is time to take a wider view of domestic complicity with his racism
People living with HIV and related ailments have been handed a practical death sentence because Trump is annoyed about the Expropriation Act and South Africa’s support for Palestine
The US embassy in Pretoria distributed the missive on Monday, days after it was published by the White House
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 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 […]
Israel’s military exports and ‘emotional extortion’ have thus far given it diplomatic protection against its injustices in the Middle East and role in global conflict
Unified action led by states must follow South Africa’s stand against Israel to stop the killings in Gaza and Western-backed impunity
While Benjamin Netanyahu keeps boasting about having defeated Hamas and gleefully claiming that it is not a threat, his soldiers continue their killing spree under his orders
The unbearable atrocities committed by the Assad regime have been exposed, and the opposition forces in the form of the Hayat Tahrir Al Shaam are seeking to rebuild a shattered country and people
Right-wing German journalists have been snitching on pro-Palestine artists, academics and curators for ‘anti-Semitism’
With both countries intent on keeping in check the ‘barbarians at the gate’, South Africa used its uranium reserves and Israeli technical support to develop its nuclear programme
The UN secretary general met International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola, who urged Israel to halt its strikes on Syria
The Assad dynasty has fallen, but will it end Israel’s genocide in Gaza?
A number of local universities may face cuts to their funding after cutting ties with Israeli institutions
Irish companies have developed a significant presence in South Africa and employ more than 12 500 people
South Africa intends to lobby for reform of the UN Security Council when it takes over the G20 presidency from Brazil
Media groups urge action to protect those risking their lives to document the crisis in Gaza
With Israel evasive about its nuclear capabilities, and watchdogs silent, friction is mounting
‘Wearing a helmet and a bullet-proof vest with the word “Press” on it no longer guarantees protection, but rather makes you a target’
David Lammy is on a visit to the continent to strengthen relations with South Africa and Nigeria
SA-born artist Candice Breitz has designed a collection of T-shirts, sweatshirts and a tote bag titled Never Again Means Never Again