Ramaphosa vs Trump: House or field negro? An urgent need for a renewed, organic Pan-Africanism
SOUTH African President Cyril Ramaphosa recently returned from what is now a controversial bi-lateral meeting with his United States counterpart Donald Trump.
By Takura Zhangazha
May. 24, 2025
The US tariffs dilemma: What can African countries learn from peers in the Global South
Relations between Pretoria and Washington rapidly deteriorated as soon as Trump assumed office.
By Gideon Chitanga
May. 22, 2025
US expels SA envoy
Mr. Trump also ordered the federal government to cut off all aid to South Africa.
By New York Times
Mar. 15, 2025
Political strongmen’s bullying, big threat to global democracy
I struggle to believe that the current crop of leaders is invested in the world’s well-being, never mind the well-being of their own countries.
By Zukiswa Pikoli
Feb. 14, 2025
Trump signs order to cut funding for South Africa over land policy, ICJ case
The United States allocated nearly $440 million in assistance to South Africa in 2023, the most recent U.S. government data shows.
By Reuters
Feb. 8, 2025
Trump attack on South Africa exposes divisions over race, land
Trump’s attack was echoed by his South African-born billionaire backer Elon Musk
By Reuters
Feb. 3, 2025
South Africa's Ramaphosa to engage Trump over aid suspension
Ramaphosa signed into law a bill last month to make it easier for the state to expropriate land in the public interest, despite objections by some parties in his coalition government.
By Reuters
Feb. 3, 2025
Sadc leaders must be serious in resolving DRC crisis
Rwandan President Paul Kagame is itching for a fight with his South African counterpart, Cyril Ramaphosa, judging by his comments.
By Newsday
Feb. 1, 2025
Mnangagwa in rude awakening as regional peers snub summit
It was one of Mnangagwa’s first major assignments since taking over as chairman in August.
By Miriam Mangwaya and Tinashe Kairiza
Nov. 22, 2024
