South Africa does not pose a risk to U.S. National Security, says top defence specialist
Helmoed Heitman said although the country may do “a lot of dumb things, it isn’t quite stupid enough to exchange nuclear technology with Iran.”
Trump calls South Africa out for crossing red lines on Iran’s military and nuclear program
Trump’s Executive Order is a direct response to
Ramaphosa’s confrontational stance against Israel and US allies. President Trump considers this an attack on America.
President Trump appoints “legendary” career counter-narcotics agent to lead the DEA
By Washington Staff Reporter A “legendary” counter-narcotics agent who helped capture some of the world’s most dangerous criminals has been appointed to lead the US Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). President Donald Trump has appointed Derek Maltz as the Acting Administrator…
Mounting concerns over DeepSeek’s national security threat and alleged US IP theft
Defence and technology experts have warned that the artificial intelligence app may posed a threat to the US despite claims by the President Donald Trump stating that DeepSeek’s development was a “wake-up” call for the US.
Trump at Davos: Talks with Putin; 5% NATO contribution demand; Nuclear disarmament potential
President Donald Trump announced plans to soon meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss peace talks with Ukraine.
South Africa should rethink “ringleader” role on Israel and BRICS to ease Trump friction
South Africa’s case against Israel at the ICC drove the review of South Africa’s inclusion in AGOA by Congress according to Tony Carroll.
US Ambassador Brigety: There is a strong reservoir of goodwill towards South Africa in Washington
There is a strong reservoir of goodwill towards the country in Washington that should be explored though robust engagement with the US Congress says US Ambassador Brigety.
Biden Lobito Corridor: US challenges China’s infrastructure dominance in Africa
Africa wasn’t a priority for the United States. “It is only a priority in terms of competition with China,” says Dr Jakkie Cilliers.
Ex-Trump top diplomat calls for tough stand on South Africa’s ‘foreign policy hypocrisy’
US Ambassador to South Africa Reuben Brigety promoted America’s interests in calling out ANC Govt on its Foreign Policy hypocrisy, says top ex-Trump diplomat. Hopefully President Trump’s appointee will also take a tough stand, Tibor Nagy said on X.
Trump’s deal-making and Africa critical minerals may benefit continent
The fact that Africans have better access to strategic minerals is going to work in the interest of Africa.
