‘WE must chart [a new] path in a world that is rapidly changing,’ President Cyril Ramaphosa told the South African people in his State of the Nation address in February. Without mentioning US President Donald Trump or Elon Musk directly, Ramaphosa…
THE US decision to halt funding for South Africa’s HIV/AIDS programmes could have catastrophic consequences, with over 500,000 deaths and new infections projected over the next decade, health experts warned on Thursday. According to AFP, the sudden withdrawal of support from PEPFAR (the…
SOUTH Africa’s government has unveiled plans to inject $54bn into public infrastructure projects over the next three years. The investment, outlined in documents from the National Treasury, aims to modernise transport, energy, and water infrastructure to stimulate economic growth and…
A SOUTH African court has dismissed allegations of a so-called ‘white genocide’ in the country, describing the claims as ‘clearly imagined and not real.’ The ruling undermines previous assertions made by figures such as former US President Donald Trump and billionaire entrepreneur…
SOUTH Africa is set to welcome Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for a state visit, marking a significant diplomatic move amid ongoing global power struggles. President Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed the visit on social media but did not specify a date. The invitation comes…
SOUTH Africa is set to host the G20 foreign ministers meeting in Johannesburg, marking a historic moment as the first African nation to preside over the global forum. However, the United States will not attend, highlighting growing diplomatic tensions. The…
A NEW generation of young Africans is rejecting the widespread desire to emigrate, choosing instead to fight for political and economic transformation in their home countries. While a 2024 survey by the Ichikowitz Family Foundation found that nearly 60 percent of young Africans plan…
SOUTH Africa’s Foreign Minister, Ronald Lamola, said on Monday that the United States has yet to respond to diplomatic efforts seeking discussions on President Donald Trump’s executive order cutting financial aid to the country. The decision, reportedly linked to South Africa’s land reform…
SOUTH Africa has reaffirmed its commitment to pursuing its genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), despite mounting pressure from the Trump administration, including financial aid cuts and political threats. South Africa stands firm amid US retaliation Foreign…
THE European Union has reaffirmed its strong backing for South Africa’s leadership of the G20, with European Council President Antonio Costa expressing full support during a recent phone call with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. The conversation underscored the EU’s…
