Last week, world leaders gathered in New York for the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly to discuss several issues affecting the world, from conflict, climate change and economy. Of particular interest and discussion was the Israeli–Hamas conflict. Since Hamas attacked Israel, killing about 1,200 people and taking 251 hostages on 7 October…
read moreIn April, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to South Africa marked a significant moment in global diplomacy, as it was the first time the Head of State of Ukraine visited South Africa in the 33 years the two countries established formal diplomatic relations. For President Zelenskyy, the visit formed part of his continued quest to…
read moreIntroduction Much has been said about South Africa taking over the Presidency of the Group of 20 leading economies in November 2024. With the Foreign Ministers Meeting taking place in South Africa this week, South Africa and its international partners will be keen to reaffirm the relevance of South Africa’s Presidency in light of the…
read moreA Nation at a Crossroads Two weeks after President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the State of the Nation Address (SONA), and the 2025 Budget that is being presented by the Minister of Finance today, South Africa finds itself at a critical juncture – one where political stability, economic growth, and global leadership are all at stake.…
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