There is still a steely resolve,but it is now mixed with a sense of fatigue and weariness,

State capture, as a form of institutional corruption, continues through extractive politics of the ANC.

Africa wasn’t a priority for the United States. “It is only a priority in terms of competition with China,” says Dr Jakkie Cilliers.

President-elect Nandi-Ndaitwa’s reputation, notably her lack of links to corruption unlike other SWAPO leaders, along with the tendency of voters to prefer “the devil you know,” has, according to Dr. Piet Croukamp of North West University in South Africa, given her an advantage.

A leading security expert who fears MPs are at heightened risk of attack has shared a roadmap for how safety can be improved. Author Philip Grindell, a former detective who advised Parliament on security for MPs after the killing of Jo Cox, warned there is growing unhappiness with Labour over issues such as the farmers’ inheritance tax plans and the axing of the winter fuel allowance. He said a growing list of “grievances” had emerged since the Budget and that Labour MPs need to be acutely aware of the increased risks. Mr Grindell, the founder and CEO of the security…

9/11 proved that military solutions do not automatically resolve political issues. The only way to peace is negotiation.

A Russian deserter has revealed that President Vladimir Putin placed his nuclear bases on “full combat alert” for more than two years and “were ready to launch” strikes against western capitals. Details of Russia’s nuclear capability were revealed by a former Russian Army officer  – identified only as Anton – in an interview with the BBC. The former officer, who was stationed at a nuclear weapons base, revealed that his unit was placed on standby to launch a nuclear strike on the day Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022. Despite having conducted only military exercises prior to the Ukraine invasion, on…

The collaboration between IronNet and Astern could be a “game changer” in Ukraine, according to Admiral Mike Hewitt.

Sibanye-Stillwater sits on 27 million pounds of uranium at Beatrix mine in the Orange Free State and 32 million pounds on the surface in a tailings facility at its Cooke operations. The miner want to play a bigger role both upstream and downstream in the energy transition in the future. 

The pressure to cancel the Agoa trade arrangement is a small matter compared to an initiative in the US Congress to declare South Africa a threat to US security, which will be considered by the Senate early in 2025.

Putin’s influence met resistance due to South Africans’ deep respect for their constitutional democracy, “We might not be so lucky the next time,” says Riva Levinson.

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.