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EFF deputy president Godrich Gardee warns that Mcebisi Jonas's past may complicate his role as South Africa's envoy to the US.
South African National Defence Force troops stationed in Goma may soon face a land evacuation due to the closure of Goma International Airport amid rising conflict, raising concerns over military assets and humanitarian conditions.
South African National Defence Force troops stationed in Goma may soon face a land evacuation due to the closure of Goma International Airport amid rising conflict, raising concerns over military assets and humanitarian conditions
Solidarity and AfriForum voice strong opposition to Mcebisi Jonas' appointment as South Africa's Special Envoy to the US, questioning his ability to mend ties with the Trump administration.
Mcebisi Jonas, a seasoned political figure and confidant of President Cyril Ramaphosa, has been appointed as South Africa's Special Envoy to the US.
The United States has imposed 31% tariffs on South African exports, including vehicles, precious metals, and agricultural products. As economic pressure mounts, local and international experts are urging South Africa to diversify its trade partnerships beyond traditional markets to mitigate impact and ensure economic resilience.
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South African G20 delegation, led by Zane Dangor, met with White House officials to address misconceptions about the Expropriation Act and clarify that South Africa's land policies aren't designed to violate minority rights, but rather to tackle persistent structural inequality.
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As tensions rise in US-South Africa relations, experts weigh in on whether Brent Bozell's conservative stance will foster understanding or exacerbate conflicts.
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Rwanda has taken the bold step of severing ties with Belgium, citing neocolonial patterns and historical grievances.
Despite Ambassador Rasool's expulsion from the US, Policy expert maintain that SA-US diplomatic are a set back, not a break.
The Democratic Alliance urges immediate diplomatic intervention following the expulsion of SA Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool from the US, amid growing concerns over bilateral relations and economic implications.
The UAE Embassy in South Africa hosted a delegation of trainee diplomats from the UAE’s Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy (ADGA) from February 14 to 19 2025.
However, tensions between Pretoria and Washington have been simmering for some time, with diplomatic tensions escalating since the Ukraine and Russia war, while there were also tensions further fuelled by Pretoria taking Israel to the International Criminal Court for the genocidal bombardment of Gaza by the US ally, Israel.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will not attend Donald Trump’s inauguration, continuing a precedent of no South African leaders receiving invitations to US inaugurations. While South Africa's ambassador will attend, Trump’s guest list reportedly focuses on leaders aligned with his vision.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Botswanan President Duma Boko on Monday exchanged congratulations over the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries.
As South Africa reaffirms its commitment to the One China policy, actions by individuals (politicians) that threaten China-South Africa relations ought to be reprimanded and regarded with caution.
Many African nations refer to cooperation with the West as "toxic aid," as it often comes with political strings attached.
Nigeria accounts for approximately 64 percent of South Africa’s total trade with the West African region.
In the growing competition for influence in Africa and the emergence of new influential players such as China, the "Old World" powers are increasingly forced to seek out situational allies and set up informal military-political partnerships to safeguard their geostrategic interests.
The Archbishop Desmond Tutu Intellectual Property (IP) Trust has strongly opposed the use of the late Archbishop’s name or legacy in connection with the World Movement for Democracy (WMD) Global Assembly.