Lady R
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Genocide case unlikely to dent SA’s investment case at Davos
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana noted that South Africa’s position on Israel’s occupation of Palestine has always been clear This content is restricted to registered users and…
Biden administration acknowledges damage done by Brigety claims
US diplomat Joy Basu said that Pretoria still needs to do more to convince congress to renew Agoa
United States won’t lower its Agoa human rights standards
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
Conflict economics: America and the centre that will not hold
As two wars rage, the International Monetary Fund has warned that geopolitical fragmentation will hurt a still fragile global economy
Has Ramaphosa’s administration passed the ‘Lady R’ test?
In a polarised world, Ramaphosa’s administration dodged some fatal bullets in the past five months that carried some hard long-term risks
The Lady R will haunt these shores
But for now, the classified report leaves relations between the United States and South Africa in a static, safe place
Empty containers were loaded on Lady R, independent report finds
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
US fails to produce evidence in Lady R scandal — Ramaphosa
The independent panel found there was no evidence to support the claim that the cargo ship transported weapons to Russia
Ramaphosa reiterates non-alignment days before Brics summit
The president said that only dialogue, mediation and diplomacy would end Russia’s war in Ukraine
South Africa pushing for US ambassador Reuben Brigety’s expulsion
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
In the battle for economic primacy, where does Agoa fit?
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
A US pat on the back for Ramaphosa
The president’s strong stance on Russia’s war could help salvage trade agreement with the US, says deputy secretary
US shared information with Mojapelo on Lady R
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
Mojapelo panel drafting report on Russian cargo ship Lady R
The panel has completed its investigation as to whether weapons destined for Russia were loaded onto the vessel in Simon’s Town
Talk of sanctions over stance on Russia reckless: presidency
Washington has made no such threat, President Cyril Ramaphosa’s office says, while probe into Lady R is to remain classified