The two parties condemned the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife as a violation of international law

International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola said since the US had assigned a chargé d’affaires to the handover, an equivalent level official would represent South Africa

Business and economic leaders warn that diplomatic tension, tariffs and shifting global alliances could shape whether the country remains part of the renewed agreement

The president said a support package was being finalised for firms that will be affected by the tariffs

After talking to white South African farmers, and former apartheid leaders, Burns said the claims are exaggerated and probably spread through social media

Some of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s delegates told the US president there were excessive levels of crime in South Africa, and asked for his help to curb it

The department of international relations and cooperation rejected the claim, saying the government was bound by the Constitution to defend the rights of South Africans of all races

Some hard decisions are coming up as the United States tries to discredit South Africa’s standing on the world stage

Reuben Brigety’s resignation comes amid uncertainty over trade relations under the incoming US administration

South Africa will have to tread carefully as it shapes interests in global affairs, avoiding pressure from the US