PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa’s diplomacy is charting a delicate course between East and West as South Africa finds itself in Washington’s crosshairs.
On August 20, 2025, Ramaphosa held phone conversations with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Brazil’s Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, discussing international issues and reaffirming commitments to strengthen cooperation.
With Putin, Ramaphosa pledged to deepen a comprehensive strategic partnership and expand joint work in multilateral forums. Lula struck similar notes, highlighting BRICS unity and the importance of resisting economic coercion.
These exchanges underscored Pretoria’s…
Poverty Rates: South Africa faces significant challenges related to poverty and
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