South Africa Foreign Policy
latest news & developments
War on Iran spreads to Gulf energy lines
Attacks on South Pars and Qatar LNG facilities have extended the battlefield into systems that underpin global oil supply
SA warns of economic shock as Iran war expands
Iranian retaliation and Israeli air strikes are spreading across Gulf states and Lebanon, rattling energy markets and exposing deep divisions at the United Nations
Ntshavheni: ‘I don’t care if the US revokes my visa’
The minister in the presidency said Washington would have to account to other members if it blocked South Africa’s participation in the G20 next year
‘Trump was misled on white genocide claims,’ says his adviser, Mark Burns
After talking to white South African farmers, and former apartheid leaders, Burns said the claims are exaggerated and probably spread through social media
Lamola says organisations ‘like AfriForum’ are anti-constitutional
The minister also took a swipe at the DA during the inaugural Aziz Pahad dialogue, saying government was implementing the will of the people, not ANC policy
SA accused of double standards for selling coal to Israel while condemning ‘genocide’ in Gaza
Pro-Palestine groups at the COP29 conference are arguing that there is a clear link between climate rights and human rights
South Africa is eager to facilitate Russia-Ukraine peace talks, says minister Lamola
The international relations minister pressed the point after talks with British Foreign Secretary, David Lammy.
Dancing on eggshells or Brics?
South Africa is not drifting away from its non-aligned stance
Navigating new waters: The effects of the GNU’s foreign policy on key partners
South Africa will have to tread carefully as it shapes interests in global affairs, avoiding pressure from the US
Ronald Lamola’s appointment signals continuity in South Africa’s foreign policy
The new minister needs to involve young people as he sets out to cement the country’s position as a vocal advocate for human rights and international justice