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Starmer Resigns as British Prime Minister - Lessons for SA
He leaves the UK’s Labour Party in shambles, with lessons for the ANC.
23.6.2026 |
Foreign Affairs Bureau
Europe’s Net-Zero Obsession Will Destroy the Cape
Europe’s net-zero rules force airlines and fuel suppliers to purchase high-cost greenwashed jet fuel, for which one of South Africa’s most sensitive ecological areas may be irreparably damaged.
19.6.2026 |
Warwick Grey
South Africa Set to Raise Global Unemployment Rate
South Africa will soon chair one of the world’s most important labour bodies and has promised to “lead and demonstrate … the South African way” when it comes to job creation.
18.6.2026 |
Econ Desk
Trump Claims Iran Deal Imminent Amid Entrapment Risks
Oil has fallen below $90 as the US firmly signals a potential peace pact, but Tehran insists no final agreement exists.
12.6.2026 |
Staff Writer
Iran War Update: Trump Faces Entrapment Risk
US President Donald Trump faces an entrapment risk as Iran demonstrates the difference in how Western and non-Western political cultures approach negotiations, while Tehran casts the enticing idea of a more moderate administration waiting in the wings in the hope that this will cause the Americans to remain in that theatre just a little bit longer.
11.6.2026 |
The Editorial Board
Milei's Economic Gamble Delivers Results for Argentina
Is the eccentric Argentinian leader turning things around in his country?
11.6.2026 |
Staff Writer
Burnham Leading in By-Election Poll
The right-wing vote is likely to be split, which could give Burnham victory.
10.6.2026 |
Foreign Desk
South African Official Among Those Mentioned in Concerning UN Watchdog Report
A South African official has been named by a watchdog body that monitors the United Nations (UN).
9.6.2026 |
News Desk
African Countries Have Favourable Views of Israel Compared to Europe
Americans and Canadians have more unfavourable views of Israel than South Africans do.
9.6.2026 |
Staff Writer
Back to the Future: British Voters Prefer Blair to Starmer
British voters choose former prime minister Tony Blair over other Labour politicians
8.6.2026 |
Polling Correspondent
