Blog posts represent the views of CFR fellows and staff and not those of CFR, which takes no institutional positions. South Africa’s new Government of National Unity (GNU) has generated real ...

Eighteen months after the formation of South Africa's Government of National Unity, Dr. Clyde Ramalaine explores its ideological coherence, governance outcomes, and public perception, revealing a ...

The Minister of Finance has not had it easy in 2025 and the Budget Speech not read yesterday pays testament to this.

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau says his department together with International Relations is “in the process of evolving an overarching economic diplomacy strategy” for South Africa ...

A year after the formation of South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU), led by President Cyril Ramaphosa, business leaders from across key sectors of the economy say the coalition has ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa (right) greets opposition leader John Steenhuisen (left) in Parliament after the two formed a coalition government, June 14, 2024. South African GCIS/AP/File By ...