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United States

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
US deputy mission chief in South Africa to step down
Politics
/ 28 February 2025

US deputy mission chief in South Africa to step down

Dana Brown is leaving not only the mission, but the foreign service, sources said

By Emsie Ferreira
The Paris Agreement is a delusion
Opinion
/ 28 February 2025

The Paris Agreement is a delusion

A decade later, the implementation of the agreement is struggling to take hold, and disputes over fairness block real progress

By Vincent Obisie-Orlu
Ramaphosa calls for ‘rules-based order’ to protect the vulnerable
Politics
/ 26 February 2025

Ramaphosa calls for ‘rules-based order’ to protect the vulnerable

Addressing G20 finance ministers, the president said a rules-based international order was needed to manage tension and resolve conflicts

By Emsie Ferreira
SA backs one of two UN resolutions on Ukraine amid US-EU rift
Politics
/ 25 February 2025

SA backs one of two UN resolutions on Ukraine amid US-EU rift

International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola reiterated the need to respect Ukraine’s territorial integrity but SA abstained from the resolution tabled by Kyiv

By Emsie Ferreira
G20 Summit: A question of global power and influence
Opinion
/ 25 February 2025

G20 Summit: A question of global power and influence

The G20 is meant to be a more inclusive space, but the selective participation of global powers suggests that the same patterns of exclusion persist

By Thabo Motshweni
Ramaphosa invites isolated Zelenskiy for a state visit
Politics
/ 20 February 2025

Ramaphosa invites isolated Zelenskiy for a state visit

South Africa says peace negotiation talks between United States officials and Russia should have included Ukraine

By Emsie Ferreira
South Africa’s balancing act: Diplomacy and strategy
Thought Leader
/ 17 February 2025

South Africa’s balancing act: Diplomacy and strategy

South Africa is presented with opportunities and problems created by the Musk-Trump regime

By Mmabatho Mongae
Liberal collusion with Trump’s racism
Thought Leader
/ 16 February 2025

Liberal collusion with Trump’s racism

As the US president turns on South Africa it is time to take a wider view of domestic complicity with his racism

By Richard Pithouse
SA opts for quiet diplomacy over impossible mission to Washington
Politics
/ 14 February 2025

SA opts for quiet diplomacy over impossible mission to Washington

The government is trying instead to build alliances within the G20 as President Trump continues to malign South Africa

By Emsie Ferreira
Ramaphosa says never again will SA see forced removals
Politics
/ 13 February 2025

Ramaphosa says never again will SA see forced removals

The president said the pain of the apartheid past necessitated redress but it will happen within constitutional bounds

By Emsie Ferreira
Trump’s actions mask deeper fears of dollar decline
Thought Leader
/ 12 February 2025

Trump’s actions mask deeper fears of dollar decline

The dollar’s international clout is expected to erode over the next 10 years and potential alternatives through Brics+ are perceived as a threat

By Siseko Maposa
EU backs South Africa as Trump increases pressure
Politics
/ 12 February 2025

EU backs South Africa as Trump increases pressure

Four of the European Union’s ambassadors to Pretoria said they shared the country’s values

By Emsie Ferreira
White House claims Trump’s SA sanction is a defence of human rights
Politics
/ 11 February 2025

White House claims Trump’s SA sanction is a defence of human rights

The US embassy in Pretoria distributed the missive on Monday, days after it was published by the White House

By Emsie Ferreira
Trump order cutting aid, offering sanctuary to Afrikaners is premised on factual inaccuracies, SA says
Politics
/ 8 February 2025

Trump order cutting aid, offering sanctuary to Afrikaners is premised on factual inaccuracies, SA says

The department of international relations and cooperation said the order failed to recognise South Africa’s ‘profound and painful history of colonialism and apartheid’

By MG Reporter
In the US, and in SA, our politics have become weapons of mass distraction
Opinion
/ 7 February 2025

In the US, and in SA, our politics have become weapons of mass distraction

The theatre of the absurd is playing out in politics, exemplified by the US president, Donald Trump

By Donovan E Williams
Ramaphosa sticks to structural reform path, stands up to Washington
Politics
/ 6 February 2025

Ramaphosa sticks to structural reform path, stands up to Washington

The president warned about nationalism and protectionism and said South Africa would not change its values or policies

By Emsie Ferreira
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