It’s clear that South Africa is aligned with the Russian Federation.
- Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of the Witwatersrand
South Africa’s numerous interventions in Lesotho contribute to the acrimonious nature of its political culture.
Mandela did not make the decision to jettison Taiwan and recognise China. He adhered to a decision by the governing ANC.
Governments need to build trust, especially during a time of heightened tensions around the threat of international terror attacks.
Former President Thabo Mbeki’s critique of South African historiography, and his concomitant attempt to correct this body of work, has set off a significant public discussion.
The public spat over visa regulations between South Africa’s ministers of tourism and of home affairs raises the important question why the government is not on the same page regarding a key policy.
South Africa, whose constitution protects gay rights, is well positioned to defend the continent’s LGBTI citizens. But it is reluctant to take positions at odds with the majority of African states.
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