diplomacy

JOHANNESBURG – South Africa has expressed deep concern over the United States military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, calling for the United Nations to lead peace efforts between Washington, Tehran and Tel Aviv. President Cyril Ramaphosa had hoped President Donald Trump would use American influence to promote dialogue rather than military action. The strikes targeted […]

Iran’s Foreign Ministry denounced the G7’s statement on the Israel-Iran conflict Tuesday, accusing world leaders of ignoring what it called Israel’s “blatant aggression” against Iranian nuclear facilities and civilian targets. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said the G7 statement “revealingly disregarded” Israeli attacks on Iran’s “peaceful nuclear infrastructure” as well as “indiscriminate targetting of residential […]

Former South African President Jacob Zuma has sharply criticised his successor President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent visit to the White House, arguing that the country should not seek American assistance to resolve domestic challenges. Zuma, addressing supporters of his MK Party in KwaMaphumulo over the weekend, condemned the diplomatic mission as misguided. The remarks highlight deepening […]

Four senior Zimbabwean officials have been removed from UK sanctions lists in a move that could signal improving relations between London and Harare. The UK announced on Tuesday it was delisting Owen Ncube, Isaac Moyo, Godwin Matanga and Anselem Sanyatwe, along with state-owned Zimbabwe Defence Industries (ZDI). All had been subject to travel bans and […]

PRETORIA, South Africa – The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has strongly condemned Wednesday’s joint press briefing between South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and US President Donald Trump, claiming the diplomatic meeting devolved into a targeted discussion about EFF Commander-in-Chief Julius Malema and his stance on land reform. In a statement released within hours of the […]

US conservative media outlets have sharply criticised the appointment of Mcebisi Jonas as South Africa’s Special Envoy to the United States, citing remarks he allegedly made about former US President Donald Trump. The backlash follows an announcement by the South African Presidency confirming Jonas’ new diplomatic role. A trusted ally of President Cyril Ramaphosa, Jonas […]

President Cyril Ramaphosa has said South Africa’s ambassador to the US, Ebrahim Rasool, will return home to explain his expulsion by Washington on 14 March 2025, as the two nations grapple with a deepening diplomatic row. Speaking to reporters after a speech in Braamfontein at 13:00 local time (11:00 GMT) on 15 March, Ramaphosa confirmed […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – South Africa’s Ambassador to the United States, Ebrahim Rasool, was expelled on March 14, 2025, escalating diplomatic tensions and prompting the Democratic Alliance (DA) to warn of economic fallout with a key trade partner, amid disputes over geopolitical stances. The DA, South Africa’s main opposition party, labeled the expulsion “deeply unfortunate.” Emma […]

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will visit South Africa next month, the African country’s presidency announced Friday. “President Zelensky will be visiting South Africa on the 10th of April,” presidency spokesman Vincent Magwenya told AFP. The visit “is a continuation of ongoing engagements” on “an inclusive peace process” between Russia and Ukraine, he said. South African […]

CAPE TOWN – South Africa will a grant five-year multiple entry visa to qualifying Nigerian business travelers and allow tourists to apply without submitting passports, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Tuesday during a bilateral summit with Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. “We want to see Nigerian products on the shelves of South African shops,” Ramaphosa […]