Diplomacy

Inside Nathi Mthethwa’s final hours — apology text sent before death in Paris

Paris – South Africa’s ambassador to France, formerly a long-serving cabinet minister, was found dead on Tuesday at a Paris... Read more

1 Oct

Countries

Netanyahu to meet Trump as Israel faces isolation over Gaza war

Jerusalem – Facing increasing isolation abroad and mounting pressure at home, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will defend his intention... Read more

29 Sep

Countries

South Africa calls US welcome for white Afrikaners ‘apartheid 2.0’

Pretoria – Washington’s preferential treatment of white Afrikaners for resettlement into the United States is “apartheid 2.0”, the International Relations... Read more

28 Aug

Countries

Ramaphosa steps in — calls for Putin-Zelensky peace talks as war drags on

Johannesburg – South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Saturday added his voice to diplomatic pressure to end the war... Read more

24 Aug

Business

SA dangles ‘generous’ trade deal to avert US tariffs

Pretoria – South Africa will offer a “generous” new trade deal to the United States on Tuesday to avoid... Read more

13 Aug

Business

SA slams ‘deeply flawed’ US rights report as Trump slaps heavy tariffs

Johannesburg – South Africa has denounced a “deeply flawed” US report highlighting its “deteriorating” human rights situation, days after... Read more

13 Aug

Countries