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By backing Iran and ignoring other violations of international law, South Africa risks losing the moral authority that once defined its diplomacy…
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Ban Ki-moon’s (overly) simple fix for South Africa
The former UN secretary-general says South Africa should focus on education and governance if it wants to emulate South Korea. But it’s more than…
Magnificently, vaguely right: An obituary for Clem Sunter
The late scenario planner cautioned against the arrogance of certainty, focusing instead on adaptability and agility in decision-making…
This time it’s different: Ramaphosa deploys army, vows jail for municipal officials
The president’s state of the nation address may have been more energetic than usual – but his words need to translate into action…
Israel and South Africa: Nostalgia is not a strategy
South Africa’s international relations require derisking, not provocation. Dirco hasn’t got the memo…
Operation Wilt for Peace
South Africa is poking the US bear by conducting war games with Iran, Russia and China. That may come back to bite it…
Local polls, the GNU and Trump shocks: Politics in 2026
Local government elections, a DA electoral conference, the all-important annual budget and global headwinds. Here’s your political year ahead…
South Africa tests Trump – at its own peril
US-South Africa relations are under significant stress. Cyril Ramaphosa’s government could play the issue more smartly…
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