Democracy’s march has been relentless this year as world leaders confront the will of the people
Donald Trump is unlikely to end up in jail, but even if he were incarcerated, the legal judgment doesn’t disqualify him from continuing his bid for the presidency
The tariffs hamper efforts to grapple with climate change, including by reducing greenhouse gas emissions
The work of the French Renaissance philosopher offers wisdom applicable to modern politics
US President Joe Biden’s handling of Israel’s war on Gaza could lose him the all-important student vote
A landmark court ruling resulted in ‘dark money’ – donations from untraceable sources, both big business and citizens – shaping America’s democracy
Talks mediated by the United States, Egypt and Qatar have been ongoing since Sunday
If we make God in our image, let it not be the genocidal maniac worthy only of contempt but rather a God of kindness, worthy of our worship
Two of the most unpopular presidential candidates ever are trying to remedy that by bashing each other
The American presidential hopeful’s world policies make him a bull in a china shop
This era in politics is crying out for a great chronicler in the mould of the American writer
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana noted that South Africa’s position on Israel’s occupation of Palestine has always been clear
Tensions between the US and China could come to a head early this year, posing another risk to the global economy
It should be the day of ANC’s reckoning, but opposition parties such as the Democratic Alliance should polish up their messaging on Israel’s war in Gaza
Beware that when you dehumanise your opponent, you dehumanise yourself
The US president could pay dearly at the polls, as the global economy counts the costs of fracturing
There is good and bad news – strong bipartisan support for improving Agoa and little consensus on what improvements should be made to the Act
The volatile nature of the conflict takes out any latitude for inaction from the American president
South Africa’s eligibility has been called into question, with some US lawmakers citing the country’s stance on Russia and, most recently, Israel and Gaza
Africa’s stock is rising amid the United States’ efforts to wrestle back economic influence on the continent
Trade unions from the US and sub-Saharan Africa will be calling for decent work to be put on the agenda at this week’s Agoa forum
As two wars rage, the International Monetary Fund has warned that geopolitical fragmentation will hurt a still fragile global economy
The US Secretary of Defence ordered the activation of air defence systems and notified additional forces that they may be deployed soon
As the US considers the future of the trade agreement, South Africa has pointed to its critical position as a gateway to a future economic powerhouse
The controversy surrounding the Biden family has gained fresh momentum
Instead of remaining silent, Israel’s long-time friend must fight for the rights and freedoms that are inalienable on its own soi
World leaders are closely associated with the economic policies they espouse, a fact that does not bode well for South Africa’s president
Minister in the presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni suggested the government could demarche the Polish ambassador for diplomatic offence
South African journalists and President Cyril Ramaphosa’s security were stuck in Poland despite the president having earlier met Poland’s leader
South Africa’s suspension or expulsion from the Agoa trade agreement would be painful
The United States is crafting a new foreign policy that keeps the economic superpower at its centre
The balloon’s presence comes amid slowly simmering tensions between the United State and China over Taiwan