South African political influencer groups expand ‘rage bait’ tactics across Africa
The year-long ISS study found that key figures in South Africa’s influence industry were engaged in transnational coordinated campaigns.
Washington think tank calls for sanctions against ANC officials for ‘treating the US like an enemy’
Current measures against South Africa are insufficient to alter the country’s hostile treatment of the U.S. Meservey calls for sanctions against ANC officials.
US punitive measures against South Africa “could impoverish the middle class”
If the US imposes tariffs on South African vehicle exports, agricultural products, or other measures, “the rand will tank, inflation will rise, [and] we will have to respond with higher interest rates. There’s nothing that impoverishes a middle class like high interest rates, says Dr. Piet Croukamp.
Trump’s Greatest Fear: China’s ascending competitiveness in technology
A significant driver of Trump’s doctrine is China’s growing economic power and its increasing competency in technology according to political analyst Dr. Piet Croukamp
South Africa to abandon ‘disastrous’ DRC mission, withdraw troops
The deployment of South African troops in the DRC was “a total disaster and totally unsustainable,” according to defence analyst Kobus Marais.
War panic in Europe can lead to war, cautions leading LSE communications expert
Professor Cammaerts cautions that history has taught us that if you prepare for war to achieve peace, you get war.
How Ramaphosa could leverage Simon’s Town, a strategic asset in a heating geopolitical arena
South Africa should adopt a neutral stance in the escalating maritime geopolitical environment and follow the example of India and Brazil, which are core members of BRICS but ‘are playing both sides very nicely.’
Ramaphosa’s Iran flirtation: How South African military technology and nuclear deals are courting Western sanctions
“It is concerning when our technology is being used by Iran, as there are arms control measures in place to prevent it,” Iran appears to have a tight grip on South Africa.
Trapped South African soldiers in DRC: Mounting pressure on Ramaphosa to negotiate release and accept “egg on face”
South Africa’s current involvement in the DRC is “deeply irresponsible, pretending to be a regional power on what is essentially an overgrown border guard budget.”
Ramaphosa urged to sack defence leaders over South African soldier predicament in DRC
Defence minister Angie Motshekga and military chiefs, who appeared before a parliamentary committee, seemed unaware of how damaging their actions have been for the military. President Cyril Ramaphosa should “clean house.”
