Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana noted that South Africa’s position on Israel’s occupation of Palestine has always been clear
US diplomat Joy Basu said that Pretoria still needs to do more to convince congress to renew Agoa
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
As two wars rage, the International Monetary Fund has warned that geopolitical fragmentation will hurt a still fragile global economy
In a polarised world, Ramaphosa’s administration dodged some fatal bullets in the past five months that carried some hard long-term risks
But for now, the classified report leaves relations between the United States and South Africa in a static, safe place
The report also said the South African National Defence Force was not aware that the cargo ship was under US sanctions until it reached South African waters
The independent panel found there was no evidence to support the claim that the cargo ship transported weapons to Russia
The president said that only dialogue, mediation and diplomacy would end Russia’s war in Ukraine
Brigety’s allegation that South Africa supplied arms to Russia caused the rand to tumble amid concerns the country would lose its American trade ties
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 president’s strong stance on Russia’s war could help salvage trade agreement with the US, says deputy secretary
The assurance comes as President Ramaphosa’s office confirmed the panel has started writing its report regarding whether arms were loaded onto the Russian vessel
The panel has completed its investigation as to whether weapons destined for Russia were loaded onto the vessel in Simon’s Town
Washington has made no such threat, President Cyril Ramaphosa’s office says, while probe into Lady R is to remain classified
DA leader John Steenhuisen has argued in a court application that the government has failed to give a clear decision on its position on the Russian president’s expected visit
Doing so is a standard procedure, and does not affect the arrest warrant issued for Russian president Vladimir Putin
Headed by a retired supreme court of appeal judge, the panel will look into what transpired and whether legal obligations were flouted
The harbour master was ordered to allow the Russian cargo vessel to dock at the naval port and told not to board it
In an Africa Day address, Ramaphosa said Pretoria had been threatened with penalties for pursuing an independent foreign policy and a non-aligned position
The country’s role in Africa has diminished somewhat since the Thabo Mbeki era and Ramaphosa is losing relevance
The ruling party’s secretary general pushed back against US pressure to pick a side in Russia/Ukraine war
Russia and local experts have said the ammunition and weapons manufactured in South Africa is of Nato and not Russian military standard
The minister of defence said she was tired of anti-Russian phobia in the country
The Russian embassy says the claims are part of a campaign to move South Africa from its non-aligned position on the war in Ukraine
Ramaphosa on verge of losing investor confidence after US claims – Standard Bank
She said that the US ambassador was fueling mistrust and straining diplomatic relations
Washington has criticised the government for not adhering to its non-aligned stance