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Saffers rally around Ramaphosa ahead of crunch meeting at White House
X users comment about the forthcoming meeting between a high-level South African delegation and US officials in an attempt to revive bilateral trade relations
South African and African experts voice concerns over US tariff measures
Economists and trade analysts from South Africa and across the African continent have raised concerns about recently announced US tariffs, warning of potential disruptions to local industries, increased consumer prices, and complications for Africa's economic recovery. International experts echo these sentiments, highlighting risks to global trade relations and market stability.
‘Hypocrisy’ ANC’s Fikile Mbalula slams US for double standards on human rights
This month, the Trump administration's decision to expel South African Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool from Washington marks a significant low in deteriorating diplomatic relations between the two nations, a rift largely driven by tensions surrounding the Israel-Gaza conflict.
US and South Africa: Balancing national pride with economic interest
Amid escalating tensions, South Africa faces a critical moment in its relationship with the United States following the controversial expulsion of its ambassador.
International Partners Group backs SA's Just Energy Transition as US cuts R1bn funding
The International Partners Group (IPG) has committed to filling the funding void left by the United States' withdrawal from South Africa's Just Energy Transition Partnership. With over R12. 8bn in pledges, the coalition aims to maintain momentum in SA's shift from coal to clean energy, despite the significant setback of losing US support.
EU boost for SA’s at risk Just Energy Transition
The International Partners Group (IPG) has committed to filling the funding void left by the United States' withdrawal from South Africa's Just Energy Transition Partnership. With over R12. 8bn in pledges, the coalition aims to maintain momentum in SA's shift from coal to clean energy, despite the significant setback of losing US support.
Trump’s foreign policy fallout: How his isolationist approach reshaped global politics and South Africa’s future
Explore the insights from MISTRA's webinar, where experts discussed the geopolitical shifts following Donald Trump's election and their implications for South Africa and the global landscape.