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New Bill risks further breakdown in bilateral relations amid SA fatigue and US tariff war
US Congressman Rodney Jackson's newly introduced bill demands a review of US-South Africa relations, potentially leading to economic sanctions against key officials. This move raises questions about the future of bilateral ties amid increasing tensions
Rand faces investor scrutiny as US snub of envoy Jonas looms
Investors are on high alert as the South African rand faces potential turbulence amid reports of the US rejecting newly appointed envoy Mcebisi Jonas, raising concerns over diplomatic relations and currency stability.
MISTRA setting the scene: The implications of changes in the US administration for SA and Africa
Explore the implications of recent changes in the US administration on South Africa and the African continent, as discussed in MISTRA's latest webinar.
South Africa’s Diplomatic Dilemma: US response to SA 'swift and predictable'
In a dramatic escalation of diplomatic tensions, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has expelled South African Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool, signalling a significant deterioration in US-SA relations amid South Africa's ICJ case against Israel.
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.