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United States

UPDATED: Mcebisi Jonas named special envoy to US
Politics
/ 14 April 2025

UPDATED: Mcebisi Jonas named special envoy to US

The former deputy finance minister has to salvage ties with Washington amid a diplomatic deep freeze and global trade war

By Emsie Ferreira
Old dog has to learn new tricks
Columns
/ 12 April 2025

Old dog has to learn new tricks

Donald’s trumped-up ‘liberation’ chart of tariffs has reset the world order – and my need to make my side hustle more lucrative

By Christian Stephen
US protectionist turn: Why Trump’s trade policies will backfire
Thought Leader
/ 10 April 2025

US protectionist turn: Why Trump’s trade policies will backfire

American consumers and workers will feel the pain induced by the tariffs imposed on countries around the world

By Imran Khalid
A return to tariff walls: The largest trade shock since the 1930s
Thought Leader
/ 10 April 2025

A return to tariff walls: The largest trade shock since the 1930s

The economic fallout includes a risk of US recession and global trade network disruptions, but history shows that patient investors may be rewarded as market volatility settles and rebounds take shape.

By Arthur Kamp
G20: Inclusive leadership needed for African growth and development
Thought Leader
/ 9 April 2025

G20: Inclusive leadership needed for African growth and development

As tension over trade tariffs and territorial disputes increases around the world, representing African interests on the global stage is more important than ever.

By Kosheek Sewchurran & Solange Rosa
Agricultural sector can overcome effect of an Agoa exit
Thought Leader
/ 8 April 2025

Agricultural sector can overcome effect of an Agoa exit

Forging ties with other markets as they navigate trade wars with the US is a wise strategy.

By Meluleki Nzimande & Megan Jarvis
Red Sea on fire: US bombs Yemen as Houthis target Israeli-linked ships
Thought Leader
/ 7 April 2025

Red Sea on fire: US bombs Yemen as Houthis target Israeli-linked ships

The United States is planning to increase its military presence in the Middle East

By Sõzarn Barday
Truth and lies in the GNU faux pas
Opinion
/ 5 April 2025

Truth and lies in the GNU faux pas

Here and worldwide people are feeling detached from society and lonely, so they grab onto populist political leaders and parties

By Donovan E Williams
Who benefits from the budget war?
Editorial
/ 4 April 2025

Who benefits from the budget war?

This is a moment that calls for strong leaders and a united nation. Right now, we don’t have either

By Editorial
Trade union Solidarity’s myth of Afrikaner suppression exposed
Thought Leader
/ 3 April 2025

Trade union Solidarity’s myth of Afrikaner suppression exposed

The apartheid state used job reservation, quotas, selective procurement, import controls and industrial policy to advance working class Afrikaners

By Khwezi Mabasa
South Africa’s wrestling match with Trump
Thought Leader
/ 3 April 2025

South Africa’s wrestling match with Trump

South Africa has laid a solid foundation as G20 chair, undeterred by the US’s disruptions

By Adekeye Adebajo
International relations department downplays US defence aid suspension
Politics
/ 31 March 2025

International relations department downplays US defence aid suspension

The decision was a logical consequence of Donald Trump’s decision to suspend aid to South Africa, the ministry said

By Emsie Ferreira
USAid withdrawal: A blessing in disguise for Africa
Thought Leader
/ 31 March 2025

USAid withdrawal: A blessing in disguise for Africa

When nations develop and implement self-sustaining policies, they build resilience against external shocks and gain the capacity to determine their own futures

By Karabo Mokgonyana
What the budget and US climate policy shift mean for SA’s energy sector
Thought Leader
/ 28 March 2025

What the budget and US climate policy shift mean for SA’s energy sector

The 2025 budget reflects a measured outlook on the energy landscape, highlighting progress that has been made and lingering problems

By Mischka Moosa
The US, the ‘great transformation’ and the new world order
Thought Leader
/ 27 March 2025

The US, the ‘great transformation’ and the new world order

As America’s existential crisis unfolds, the nostalgic yearning for ‘big power’ politics of the Cold War era is rearing its ugly head

By David Maimela
Ambassador to US: Washington can wait for pragmatic Ramaphosa
Politics
/ 26 March 2025

Ambassador to US: Washington can wait for pragmatic Ramaphosa

The president’s choice in selecting a new ambassador amid a historic downturn in diplomatic relations also speaks to an existential dilemma for his party

By Emsie Ferreira
Multilateral world must address global threats as alliance of democracies breaks down
Thought Leader
/ 26 March 2025

Multilateral world must address global threats as alliance of democracies breaks down

The land of the free is no more with the judiciary, an independent media, the rollback of discrimination based on race, ethnicity and gender and progressive educational institutions under attack

By Ursula van Beek
Trump nominates rightwing media critic as ambassador to SA
Politics
/ 26 March 2025

Trump nominates rightwing media critic as ambassador to SA

Brent Bozell is a long-time crusader against alleged liberal media bias and more recent Trump supporter

By Emsie Ferreira
New Federal Maritime Commission inquiry could rock Pillars of Hercules in US-Spain relations
Thought Leader
/ 21 March 2025

New Federal Maritime Commission inquiry could rock Pillars of Hercules in US-Spain relations

the US Federal Maritime Commission launched an examination to identify any regulations, policies, or practices by other parties that create unfavorable shipping conditions in several choke points around the world.

By Michael Walsh
International relations department concerned by US calls for policy change in SA
Politics
/ 20 March 2025

International relations department concerned by US calls for policy change in SA

The US State Department has said it will seek changes after ambassador is kicked out

By Emsie Ferreira
South Africa refutes US accusation of ‘sinister’ ties with Iran
National
/ 20 March 2025

South Africa refutes US accusation of ‘sinister’ ties with Iran

The presidency said the SA-US relationship was in flux and Ramaphosa would not rush to name a new ambassador

By Emsie Ferreira
In wake of US cuts, SA must step up to protect LGBTIQ+ rights in Africa
Thought Leader
/ 20 March 2025

In wake of US cuts, SA must step up to protect LGBTIQ+ rights in Africa

The suspension and withdrawal of US support for people’s rights in Africa is a setback

By Gibson Ncube
MPs from around the world urge Trump to revoke order on SA
Politics
/ 20 March 2025

MPs from around the world urge Trump to revoke order on SA

The group said the US president’s decision to suspend aid to South Africa was a regressive assault on the country’s sovereignty

By Emsie Ferreira
SA condemns Israel’s onslaught on Gaza
Politics
/ 19 March 2025

SA condemns Israel’s onslaught on Gaza

The deadly airstrikes were a violation of international law, the department of international relations said

By Emsie Ferreira
EU announces 4.7 billion euro investment pact with South Africa
Politics
/ 13 March 2025

EU announces 4.7 billion euro investment pact with South Africa

The deal was announced days after the United States withdrew support for the country’s just-energy transition

By Emsie Ferreira
The endgame to HIV/Aids
Thought Leader
/ 13 March 2025

The endgame to HIV/Aids

The United States’ shutdown of HIV/Aids funding may harm global Aids programmes irreparably, jeopardising millions of lives and putting HIV prevention at risk

By Seema Sengupta
SA wants to continue trading with the US, Ramaphosa tells parliament
Politics
/ 11 March 2025

SA wants to continue trading with the US, Ramaphosa tells parliament

The president affirmed South Africa’s interest in trading with the US under Agoa despite the diplomatic spat between the two countries

By Aarti Bhana
Ramaphosa plans to pitch trade deal to Trump
Politics
/ 11 March 2025

Ramaphosa plans to pitch trade deal to Trump

The president is taking a transactional approach to resolving a diplomatic tempest

By Emsie Ferreira
US state and the capture of JD Vance
Opinion
/ 8 March 2025

US state and the capture of JD Vance

The United States’ vice-president has risen with lightning speed from hardscrabble beginnings

By Drew Forrest
Zelenskyy set to land in South Africa on April 10
Politics
/ 6 March 2025

Zelenskyy set to land in South Africa on April 10

The Ukrainian president’s visit is announced as Europe rallies after Washington cuts support

By Emsie Ferreira
AfriForum reiterates calls for US sanctions against Ramaphosa
Politics
/ 5 March 2025

AfriForum reiterates calls for US sanctions against Ramaphosa

Kallie Kriel said treason charges were baseless and would only serve AfriForum’s cause

By Emsie Ferreira
Leverage Pope Francis’s example to combat extremism that threatens world peace
Thought Leader
/ 3 March 2025

Leverage Pope Francis’s example to combat extremism that threatens world peace

It would be a tragedy if the pontiff left this world with the current global leadership crisis, where greed and egos escalate crises

By Robert Kigongo
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