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Business

/ 19 May 2023

Non-alignment SA’s only political and economic choice, but we must condemn the war

In the real world, diplomacy is driven by economic interests

By Editorial

National

/ 19 May 2023

ANC still wary of trusting US ambassador Brigety

The ruling party’s secretary general pushed back against US pressure to pick a side in Russia/Ukraine war

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By Lizeka Tandwa

Politics

/ 17 May 2023

Ramaphosa’s Russia-Ukraine peace initiative to kick off in June

Envoys from six African states will shuttle between Kyiv and Moscow to try to secure a ceasefire and peace talks

By Paddy Harper

Opinion

/ 16 May 2023

US-SA diplomatic spat signals Brics jitters

The US ambassador’s allegations against South Africa come as a push to expand the Brics bloc’s influence threatens to force a new world order

By Sarah Smit

Politics

/ 16 May 2023

South African Defence Minister, Modise: ‘We did not send fokol to Russia, not even a piece of Chappies’

The minister of defence said she was tired of anti-Russian phobia in the country

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By Lizeka Tandwa

Politics

/ 16 May 2023

Russia denies weapons were loaded onto the Lady R

The Russian embassy says the claims are part of a campaign to move South Africa from its non-aligned position on the war in Ukraine

By Paddy Harper

Opinion

/ 16 May 2023

South Africa and the International Criminal Court’s relationship is complicated

Regarding Russia and Ukraine, the ICC has never received state referrals from 39 state parties to look into a situation in another country

By Atilla Kisla

Opinion

/ 15 May 2023

Calm heads required as ‘new Cold War’ intensifies

US ambassador’s accusation of giving arms to Russia underlines the need for South Africa and the Global South to diversify their trade and political alliances

By Nontobeko Hlela

Politics

/ 12 May 2023

Ramaphosa on verge of losing investor confidence after US claims – Standard Bank

By Lizeka Tandwa

Politics

/ 12 May 2023

ANC’s Gwen Ramokgopa rejects US envoy’s claims he was snubbed

She said that the US ambassador was fueling mistrust and straining diplomatic relations

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By Lizeka Tandwa

Opinion

/ 12 May 2023

CALLAND: Giving or selling arms to Russia would instantly make SA a rogue state

The timing of the US accusation is intriguing, but if the allegations are true, Ramaphosa should resign and his government should fall

By Richard Calland

Politics

/ 12 May 2023

Putin is coming to SA after Russia rejects proposal for virtual Brics meeting

During high level negotiations between South Africa and Russia, Moscow is said to have called Pretoria’s bluff and insisted its president will attend the summit

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By Lizeka Tandwa

National

/ 11 May 2023

There will be an inquiry into US claims of SA arming Russia, says Ramaphosa

Washington has criticised the government for not adhering to its non-aligned stance

By Lizeka Tandwa

Business

/ 11 May 2023

Load-shedding, US tensions send rand into tailspin

The local currency has weakened past R19 for the first time since April 2020

By Sarah Smit

Opinion

/ 10 May 2023

Only a return to first principles can repair South Africa’s amoral foreign policy

We must reject our government’s natural position of saying nothing of consequence, regardless of the abuses in countries it regards as friends

By Songezo Zibi

Politics

/ 27 April 2023

Checked out Cyril and the art of the about-turn

The faux pas with the Finnish president is the latest in a series of embarrassing moves by our head of state

By Lizeka Tandwa and Paddy Harper

Opinion

/ 22 April 2023

No G7, no Phala Phala, no problem

No buffalo on the menu at South Africa/Namibia gala dinner

By Paddy Harper

World

/ 18 April 2023

Brazil rejects US criticism, defends Russia ties

Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has said the United States should not support a war and rather promote peace

By Afp

Opinion

/ 11 April 2023

The consequences of Finland’s Nato move

Finland has joined Nato at a critical stage and Putin’s reaction will involve a range of measures, both military and technological

By Imran Khalid

Opinion

/ 28 March 2023

Time is ticking for South Africa to mull whether to arrest Putin

Should the Russian president attend the Brics summit in the country, our government would be compelled to apprehend him

By Siphumelele Duma

National

/ 25 March 2023

Will Putin be arrested if he arrives in SA?

Should the Russian leader attend the Brics talks, he must be apprehended under an ICC warrant

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By Eunice Masson

Politics

/ 23 March 2023

ANC silent on Putin arrest warrant, EFF says Russian leader welcome in SA

Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema has vowed to protect Putin from arrest, should he visit South Africa

By Lizeka Tandwa

Editorial

/ 24 February 2023

Cold War 2.0 | Where can South Africa stand other than on its non-aligned perch?

As a country, our struggling economy is hitched to both the prospects of the East and the West. Being frozen out by any of them, would be punishing for all

By Editorial

Opinion

/ 22 February 2023

Zelensky in Europe: Too early to ask for jets?

After getting the green light from Washington for tanks, Ukraine’s president is pleading for fighter jets to defend his country from Russia

By Imran Khalid

Opinion

/ 21 February 2023

A year on, why are some African countries still not condemning Russia?

Putin’s misguided invasion of Ukraine has led to turmoil in the world, and the poor suffer the most, but African leaders lack the courage to castigate Russia

By Ross Harvey

Opinion

/ 7 February 2023

South Africa navigates crucial 2023 diplomatic calendar

Resisting Western influence and retaining our autonomy must be essential components of our international agenda

By Nontobeko Hlela

National

/ 24 January 2023

Pandor hails friendship with Russia despite its war on Ukraine

South Africa has refused to condemn Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine and last week announced it will host joint maritime drills with Russia and China in February

By Afp