MINISTER TAU WELCOMES THE APPROVAL OF THE AGOA RENEWAL BILL
The Republic of South Africa‘s Minister of Trade and Industry, Minister Parks Tau, welcomes the approval of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Extension Bill by the House of Representatives. AGOA, first enacted in 2000 which provides duty-free access to the U.S. market for eligible Sub-Saharan countries and products was passed through a 340 […]
US TO HALT ALL PAYMENTS AND SUBSIDIES TO SOUTH AFRICA – TRUMP
In a post on Truth Social, President Donald Trump announced that the United States will stop “all payments and subsidies” to South Africa “effective immediately.” “Therefore, at my direction, South Africa will NOT be receiving an invitation to the 2026 G20, which will be hosted in the Great City of Miami, Florida next year,” he […]
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA MEETS WITH USA HOUSE REP. GREGORY MEEKS
His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa holds a meeting with USA House Representative, Mr Gregory Meeks ahead of the High-Level Segment of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) in New York, United States of America. The engagement provides an opportunity for the advancement of U.S.–South Africa congressional dialogue and strengthening of bilateral […]
MINISTER LAMOLA CONCLUDES HIS WORKING VISIT IN CALIFORNIA
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr. Ronald Lamola, has concluded a successful working visit to Los Angeles, California. The visit forms part of South Africa’s priority of forward-looking economic diplomacy by actively building strategic partnerships. The visit powerfully showcased South Africa‘s dynamic film, music, and arts sectors, leveraging Los Angeles’s creative leadership to […]
US TARIFFS CAST CHINA INTO THE WORLD’S “BEACON OF HOPE”
As the trade winds shift, South Africa is navigating a new landscape, driven by the United States‘ imposition of 30% tariffs – a formidable barrier that’s forcing the country to chart a new course. In this climate, China emerges as a beacon of hope , a vast market hungry for South African products. The exports […]
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA ARRIVES IN THE US ON A TRICKY WORKING VISIT
The Red Carpet was roll-out as South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa arrived at the Joint Base Andrews Airport in Washington, US, for a high-stakes diplomatic visit. This working visit is aimed at mending the increasingly strained relationship between South Africa and the United States. Once considered a stable partner on the African continent, South Africa […]
THE “AFRIKANER REFUGEES” FALLACY EXPOSES THE MALADY IN SA-US RELATIONS
Never in the history of democratic South Africa has so few caused so much pain to so many and with impunity. The preposterous saga of a very tiny minority of Afrikaners who this week flew to the US under the utterly false pretense of escaping persecution has pooh-poohed Mandela’s dream of a South Africa for […]
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA’S REMARKS ON OFFICIAL VISIT BY THE PRESIDENT OF UKRAINE
“It is my distinct honour to receive President Zelenskyy and his delegation at the Union Buildings. This Official Visit reflects our shared commitment to enhancing our bilateral relations for the mutual benefit of our peoples. This is a historic visit. This is the first time the Head of State of Ukraine is visiting South Africa in […]
MINISTER TAU NOTES WITH CONCERN USA’S DECISION TO IMPOSE A 25% TARIFF ON IMPORTS OF AUTOMOBILES
The Minister of Trade, Industry, and Competition (the DTIC), Mr. Parks Tau, has noted with concern the decision by the United States to impose a 25% tariff on imports of automobiles and certain automobile parts to address what the US perceives a threat to its national security under Section 232 of the US Trade Expansion […]