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latest news & developmentsSA's G20 triumph must not be allowed to fade
Six months after hosting the first G20 Leaders' Summit on African soil, South Africa's efforts to translate the Johannesburg Declaration into tangible change for the continent…
SA’s sovereignty is ‘not negotiable’, Ramaphosa says in Sona
In a pointed message to powerful nations, the president declared that South Africa’s sovereignty was “sacrosanct” and would not be compromised
Motsepe, the Crown Prince?
Supporters argue that Motsepe possesses the skills and experience to lead the ANC and South Africa. His potential presidency is expected to strengthen relations with the United…
United States renews Agoa for another three years
However, it’s not certain whether South Africa will continue to benefit from the concessional trade pact for qualifying African countries
The billionaire house of cards
The 99% are done waiting. Billionaire fortunes hit a record high and the G20’s effort on inequality has been deleted
Ramaphosa’s tumultuous 2025
Diplomacy, domestic strains and a test of political authority underlined this year’s presidency
Qantas launches new non-stop flight between Johannesburg and Perth
The service, which will operate three times a week, cuts travel time to under ten hours and provides the fastest connection between South Africa and Western Australia
White genocide: the lie that keeps on giving
The myth of “white genocide” is deployed as a rhetorical weapon, simultaneously stoking fear, resentment, and a sense of urgency among segments of the American populace
Of flags, flowers, fashion and flashlights
Johannesburg not only hosted a successful G20 Leaders’ Summit, the first to take place on African soil, but also delivered an impressive and memorable global event.
Sustainable development cannot be an end in itself
It must be viewed as a means for radical, irreversible socio-economic transformation that redefines the lives of the marginalised and excluded
US ratchets up diplomatic war against South Africa
The Trump administration’s exclusion of South Africa from G20 meetings comes after its recent successful hosting of the bloc’s annual leaders’ summit despite Washington’s boycott
SA responds to US Secretary of State Rubio
International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola rejected Washington’s criticism of South Africa’s G20 presidency and its decision to exclude Pretoria from G20 meetings
Ramaphosa slams Trump’s falsehoods on South Africa
In a national address, Ramaphosa said South Africa would attend the 2026 summit in Miami despite the US president’s suggestions otherwise
Editorial: Let’s build on fruitful G20 summit
South Africa must look beyond the US’s antics and implement the resolutions of the Johannesburg summit and move ahead with African development priorities as set out in the global…
South Africa’s G20 coup de grâce
By the summit’s end, Ramaphosa emerged with an elevated global profile