‘Malignment’: The direction of South Africa’s foreign relations By backing Iran and ignoring other violations of international law, South Africa risks losing the moral authority that once defined its diplomacy… Ray HartleyGreg Mills March 11, 2026 Opinion·Politics 1
Real Politics: What Iran reveals about South Africa’s GNU problem South Africa’s unity government must use the Iran war to forge a pragmatic foreign policy that protects jobs, trade and credibility over ideology… by Zukile Majova March 9, 2026 Opinion·Politics
South Africa’s hypocrisy is not just laughable – it’s Trumpian South Africa’s selective outrage is two-faced: loud at the UN on the US, silent on African strongmen. Pretoria keeps gambling with its credibility… Greg MillsRay Hartley January 9, 2026 Opinion·Politics
Trump’s tough talk echoes an era of American imperialism The president has said that US dominance in the western hemisphere will never be questioned again. It’s a move that’s unnerved the country’s allies… by Associated Press January 7, 2026 News·Politics
Like it or not, Trump, America is at the G20 Despite Trump’s boycott, US business chiefs have turned up in numbers for the G20’s business streams… by Vernon Wessels November 19, 2025 Economy & Markets·Pan-African
South Africa has chosen a risky approach to global politics: Three steps it must take to succeed It is rare for small countries to succeed at strategic autonomy without some costs. Here’s what South Africa has to do to get it… Adam HabibImraan Valodia August 29, 2025 Analysis·Politics
Diplomacy is not ‘The Apprentice’, Donald The blunt approach taken by Donald ‘The Apprentice’ Trump is getting results – but true diplomacy with lasting solutions must be a lot more… by Max du Preez March 7, 2025 Opinion·Politics
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