It is the political and economic fightback of those who have long enjoyed the luxury of world-class care where wealth buys life, dignity and speed, while the poor are forced to queue, wait and too often die in silence

This does not require abandoning old allies but it does require recognising that the world has moved on from the ideological certainties of the past

The grouping, made up of Belize, Bolivia, Colombia, Cuba, Honduras, Malaysia, Namibia, Senegal and South Africa, is a challenge to the West on Israel’s war in Gaza

South Africa spearheading a Global South coalition to enforce international law against Israel will attract a backlash but it’s the right thing to do

There is an urgent need to build health sovereignty and sustainability to break dependence on donations

It has been 19 months since then defence minister Thandi Modise said the bilateral agreement and its controversial sub-contracts were being assessed

Sue Williamson’s new show opens in Joburg and a retrospective is coming soon

Partnerships such as Cuba’s with Africa can help drive pandemic responses

South Africa is correct and courageous to oppose the West at the International Court of Justice but is not a consistently principled actor

Deputy president says the ANC will continue to act in solidarity with Cuba, Palestine and Western Sahara, regardless of coercion by ‘influential’ states This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free Account The Mail & Guardian is committed to providing all our readers with the best possible experience. Please register your free account now. Your registration is your first step to becoming an M&G community member. Register Registration enables: – M&G newsletters access – notifications – the best possible experience Already registered? Login here Want to subscribe and get even more benefits? Explore our subscription offers