Recently, a proposed amendment announced by the Tshiamiso Trust — set up to disburse compensation — now threatens to shut out even more former mine-workers with the disease from compensation they were promised after a successful class action
The protests rejected this. They insisted that what we are seeing is the expansion of a single logic: imperial in character, colonial in structure, even when it speaks the language of democracy, security and humanitarian concern
The assassination of Khamenei was another blatant violation of international law. It was also part of a broader strategy to eliminate moderate leaders, whose absence is then used to justify replacing diplomacy with military campaigns
The department of mineral and petroleum resources has encouraged members of the public to continue purchasing fuel as usual and to rely on government communication for accurate and verified information
It is easier to start wars than to end them
Recently, Canada’s PM Mark Carney declared the end of the rules-based order. It was an outstanding speech. Yet, US unilateralism first soared in the 1980s. The rest of the West complied as long as it was beneficial. Today, it no longer is
Barbie Kyagulanyi’s ordeal reveals how love can become a powerful, non-violent force driving resistance, courage and conviction in Uganda’s struggle for meaningful democracy and good governance
Trump’s inflammatory remarks about “white genocide” during President Cyril Ramaphosa’s state visit were not merely offensive; they invoked white nationalist tropes aimed at delegitimising Black leadership on African soil
But we must still work to reduce Donald Trump’s 30% tariff and look to and maintain other markets
The ANC secretary general said the party would not compromise on policies like black economic empowerment which have attracted the wrath of Washington
For the singer, making music is about finding the rhythm in chaos, love, respect and home
Judd Devermont, who served under the Obama and Biden administrations, asked questions, danced around answers and shared insights.
Given China’s efforts to diversify its agricultural suppliers, South Africa must strengthen agricultural trade between the two countries.
The president affirmed South Africa’s interest in trading with the US under Agoa despite the diplomatic spat between the two countries
Aid, regardless of whether it’s for infrastructure, health and humanitarian, goes beyond simply donating money. It is a proven strategy in geopolitics
His move follows Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s decision to also skip a foreign ministers’ summit in the country
Ensure that you vote early if you’ re a US citizen not living in the United States
He is also accused of lying to the FBI for claiming he no longer had access to an email account used to communicate with his state security handler
Young people across America are staging protests on their campuses against US support for Israel’s unjust war against Palestinians
Almost all of the drones and missiles were intercepted before they reached Israel, with help from the United States, Jordan and other allies
Will the UN resolution lead to a ceasefire? Delays on the part of the superpowers, driven by self-interest, put the lives of ordinary people on the line
The EFF leader said it was nonsensical to argue that the nationalisation and expropriation of land would repel investors
This marks as a win for the US who didn’t have to use its veto again
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
In a polarised world, Ramaphosa’s administration dodged some fatal bullets in the past five months that carried some hard long-term risks
Instead of remaining silent, Israel’s long-time friend must fight for the rights and freedoms that are inalienable on its own soi
With geopolitical tensions rising, whether the Russian president himself finally decides to stay at home or not, all eyes will be on Ramaphosa in the coming weeks
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
In the real world, diplomacy is driven by economic interests
The rand’s fall after the US’s Russian arms claims shows South Africa can’t risk taking a side
The minister of defence said she was tired of anti-Russian phobia in the country