Us South Africa Relations
latest news & developmentsANC denounces US actions against Venezuela as SACP plans a march against Washington
The two parties condemned the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife as a violation of international law
Official handover of the G20 presidency to the US will take place in the coming week
International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola said since the US had assigned a chargé d’affaires to the handover, an equivalent level official would represent South Africa
South Africa-US trade faces uncertain future as Agoa renewal stalls
Business and economic leaders warn that diplomatic tension, tariffs and shifting global alliances could shape whether the country remains part of the renewed agreement
Ramaphosa says talks with US on tariffs ongoing as measures are delayed for seven days
The president said a support package was being finalised for firms that will be affected by the tariffs
‘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
Trump confronts Ramaphosa over farm murders in White House exchange
Some of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s delegates told the US president there were excessive levels of crime in South Africa, and asked for his help to curb it
Trump to snub November G20 summit in SA, again citing so-called persecution of whites
The department of international relations and cooperation rejected the claim, saying the government was bound by the Constitution to defend the rights of South Africans of all…
Why the US Is turning up the heat on South Africa
Some hard decisions are coming up as the United States tries to discredit South Africa’s standing on the world stage
Controversial US Ambassador Reuben Brigety resigns ahead of Trump’s assumption of power
Reuben Brigety’s resignation comes amid uncertainty over trade relations under the incoming US administration
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