Diplomacy
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US ambassador summoned over ‘undiplomatic remarks’ on South African policies
South Africa has formally called in the new American ambassador to explain controversial comments on the country’s racial policies and court decisions, escalating diplomatic tensions between Pretoria and Washington.
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South African Defence Minister orders probe into Iranian naval exercise participation
CAPE TOWN – South Africa’s Defence Minister Angie Motshekga has ordered a formal inquiry into reports that Iranian warships participated in recent multinational naval exercises off Cape Town, apparently in defiance…
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Diplomatic deep freeze: US-South Africa relations hit rock bottom after G20 summit
The recent G20 summit held in Johannesburg put a spotlight on South Africa’s aspirations but sadly, it also magnified the increasing discord between Pretoria and Washington. As the summit unfolded,…
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South Africa urges more countries to stand up to Israel’s ‘genocidal activities’
PRETORIA – More countries must recognise a Palestinian state and stand up to Israel to stop its “genocidal activities”, South Africa’s Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola told AFP in an interview…
