Tag: USA
When Will the World Call Out Israel? Embassies Close as War Expands and Global Silence Deepens
June 14, 2025 By Bafana Phalane In a dramatic escalation of tensions, Israel has shuttered its embassies worldwide following a series of large-scale military strikes on Iran. While embassy statements cite concerns for security and urge Israeli citizens abroad not to display Jewish or Israeli symbols, what remains unspoken is the deeper, long-standing issue at…
Musk and Trump’s Broken Alliance: What’s next for South Africa?
By Bafana Phalane In a dramatic twist of global politics, the once solid alliance between tech billionaire Elon Musk and the U.S. President Donald Trump has shattered, sending ripples far beyond American borders and into the heart of South Africa. What began as a seemingly strategic partnership turned sour over policy disagreements and economic interests,…
South Africa and the United States: Rising Tensions in a Changing Global Order
By Bafana Phalane The diplomatic rift between South Africa and the United States has escalated dramatically in recent days, following the Trump administration’s expulsion of South African Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool. This move marks a significant shift in relations between Pretoria and Washington, raising questions about the true motivations behind America’s hostility toward South Africa. The…
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