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/ 3 December 2024

Lamola: SA did not push for a dollar alternative

In response to Donald Trump’s tariff threat to Brics nations, he reiterated that South Africa primarily viewed the bloc as a developmental platform

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By Emsie Ferreira

Politics

/ 28 October 2024

Ukraine ready for peace talks with Russia, foreign minister says

Andrii Sybiha said Kyiv needed international support to shift Putin from his demand that Ukraine surrender

By Emsie Ferreira

Columns

/ 25 October 2024

Beef builds up in the cabinet clearing house

Paul Mashatile’s committee already has enough disputes between coalition partners to keep it busy every week for the next five years

By Paddy Harper

Editorial

/ 25 October 2024

Dancing on eggshells or Brics?

South Africa is not drifting away from its non-aligned stance

By Editorial

Politics

/ 14 October 2024

GNU is key to securing global goodwill and investment, says Lamola

South Africa cannot squander the positive sentiment the governing coalition has garnered around the world, the minister said

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By Emsie Ferreira

Friday

/ 12 September 2024

Diva to junta: the singer praising West African putschists

How musical icon Aicha Kone has turned her back and microphone on the old political class in West Africa

By Marietou Ba

Opinion

/ 23 August 2024

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine highlights unexamined motives nestled in the unconscious

Does Putin fully understand its own reasons for its incursion into Ukraine – or does he just not care?

By Casper Lӧtter

Thought Leader

/ 23 July 2024

Nato’s strategy regarding Ukraine war shakes global stability

The eastward movement of Nato, which has broken promises and encroached closer to Russia, has shifted the dynamics between Russia and the West

By Imran Khalid

Opinion

/ 24 March 2024

Putin’s claim of landslide is ‘farcical’

The presidential election merely confirms Russia’s descent into a full-blown military dictatorship

By Drew Forrest

Opinion

/ 21 March 2024

Unlike the government, we must practise what we preach

Unlike ANC governments, we must practise consistent, inclusive solidarity and internationalism

By Dale McKinley

Thought Leader

/ 23 October 2023

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

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By Sarah Smit

Politics

/ 6 October 2023

Putin skipped Brics summit to avoid ‘political show’

The Russian leader is the target of an International Criminal Court arrest warrant, a provision that South Africa as an ICC member would be expected to implement if he were to set foot in the country

By Agence France Presse

Editorial

/ 22 September 2023

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

By Editorial

World

/ 11 September 2023

Lula backtracks on Putin’s safety at next year’s G20

The Brazilian president initially said there was “no way” Vladimir Putin would be arrested at the Rio event in 2024

By Afp

Editorial

/ 8 September 2023

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

By Editorial

Africa

/ 6 September 2023

Prigozhin’s death exposes Putin’s real motives in Africa

Russia’s lawlessness at home and abroad is bringing into sharp focus what Vladimir Putin’s new world order would look like

By Joseph Siegle

Politics

/ 6 September 2023

Saudi Arabia still mulling Brics invite, says its ambassador to South Africa

Sultan Al Angari said Saudi Arabia would like to ensure that joining would not lead to alignment against other countries or groups, and did not affect the kingdom’s political positions

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By Lizeka Tandwa

Opinion

/ 30 August 2023

Just another Bric in an increasingly undemocratic wall?

Partnering with questionable regimes appears to run against the grain of our political and economic interests

By Ross Harvey

World

/ 27 August 2023

Moscow confirms Wagner boss Prigozhin’s death

Speculation about who was responsible for his death continue while memorials have been erected across Russia, including in Saint Petersburg, Prigozhin’s birthplace

By Afp

Opinion

/ 25 August 2023

Wagner boss faces the music

The death of Yevgeny Prigozhin raises a number of suspicious questions and it has relevance for Africa

By Philip Machanick

Politics

/ 25 August 2023

Russia, China win as Brics grows

Iran polarised the five member states, with Russia fighting aggressively for its inclusion in the bloc, according to insiders

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By Lizeka Tandwa and Sarah Smit

Thought Leader

/ 24 August 2023

Brics: Global south is flexing its muscles

After moving past the Putin will-he-won’t-he brouhaha, we can focus on the great impact Brics can have on member countries and the world

By Nontobeko Hlela

Opinion

/ 24 August 2023

No Sandton showdown at Brics+6

A drama-free summit reminds the opposition that Cyril is still running the show

By Paddy Harper

World

/ 24 August 2023

Wagner boss Prigozhin among 10 killed in plane crash: Russian officials

Russia’s ministry for emergency situations on Wednesday announced the crash of a private plane travelling between Moscow and Saint Petersburg

By Afp

Politics

/ 24 August 2023

Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Argentina to become permanent members of Brics

Iran, which was favoured by the Russians, is said to have also received the nod from the Brazilians, but various sanctions are likely to be its stumbling block

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By Lizeka Tandwa

World

/ 23 August 2023

Wagner chief Prigozhin on list of passengers on plane that crashed: Russian agencies

There were 10 people on board the plane, including three crew members

By Afp

Politics

/ 23 August 2023

Brazil’s Lula calls for end to Ukraine war

President criticises UN Security Council over handling of other conflicts and says Brazil is ready to help secure an immediate ceasefire and long-term peace

By Paddy Harper