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"G20 delivers strong message on disaster resilience, debt, critical minerals and energy transition," says MEA

White House says South Africa undermines G20’s founding principles

The White House on Saturday said South Africa was refusing to facilitate a smooth transition of its presidency of the Group of 20 major economie…

MAKHUDU SEFARA | SA’s G20 success leaves Trump on the sidelines

The challenge now is to ensure that, despite the US’s chairship next year, the agenda remains progressive, writes Makhudu Sefara

When global realities rule

The G20 has already proven more realistic and resilient than the G7, so no boycott of its annual summits can serve any purpose.

Quote of the Day by Nelson Mandela!

Today’s inspirational Quote of the Day is by Nelson Mandela. In this article, read about the Quote of the Day, its meaning, Who was Nelson Mande…

PM Modi proposes four initiatives at G20

Includes one to counter drug-terror nexus Johannesburg: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday called for a profound rethink of the global dev…

G20 Leaders' Summit Declaration 'Revolutionary' For Africa, Global South

“The world is here, the African continent is here, institutions are here. Multilateralism has been affirmed. The multi-polar world is in real ac…

Why the Donald Trump-shaped hole at this weekend

Trump isn’t at all happy with host nation South Africa – but one expert reckons his absence will be “damaging but not crippling”.

South Africa pushes ahead with G-20 declaration, rejects US ‘bullying’

South Africa said it will press ahead with adopting a joint declaration at this weekend’s G-20 summit in Johannesburg, dismissing U.S. demands t…

Fietas and the enduring question of home

David Goldblatt’s Fragments of Fietas captures more than loss — it reveals how memory, belonging, and faith survive even after home is erased

Peace, heritage and partnership

Over the past weeks, South Africa has hosted diplomatic and cultural events that brought together leaders, ambassadors and communities to celebr…

Five key takeaways from the Competition Commission report into Big Tech and the SA media

The inquiry, which began in October 2023, deals with some of the thorniest issues facing democracies across the globe.

Why is US boycotting G20 summit? ‘A total disgrace’, says Trump

Donald Trump had already confirmed he would not participate in the G20 Summit, and Vice President J.D. Vance was expected to attend as his repla…

?We must stop treating survival as a privilege” Interview with Monica Geingos

For Monica Geingos, this line explains the core argument of the new inequality–pandemic report she co-authored. COVID-19, like AIDS before it, p…

US to Skip G20 Summit in South Africa Over Human Rights

President Trump announces US boycott of G20 summit in South Africa, citing "genocide" against white farmers and human rights abuses against Afri…

Oops, they did it again: At GIPF, oshimaliwa oSatana!

Apparently, in 2025, losing N$815 million is now just... admin. Oopsie, and that’s it. The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) this week…

2022 M&A Review: Unpacking the deals

The MTN-Telkom deal has created the latest buzz around Merger & Acquisition activity in South Africa’s economy.

South Africa criticises US refugee policy prioritising Afrikaner minority

On Thursday, the Trump administration announced its refugee policy would prioritise admitting Afrikaners, South Africa's white minority group.