Coalitions and the GNU in South Africa: Proposals to Embrace, Pitfalls to Avoid
For governments of national unity to work, the political parties involved must remember to whom they are responsible and set aside narrow self-interests.
A Closer Look at South Africa’s Approach to Climate Change and the G20
Both COP28 and the G20 committed to triple renewable energy capacity but where is the money going to come from?
Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the G20 Closing and Handover Ceremony
Below is the full copy of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s closing remarks at the Rio G20 Leaders’ Summit in November where South Africa was formally handed the reins of the Group’s presidency.
BRICS+ Countries Are Determined to Trade in Their Own Currencies – But Can It Work?
Using local currencies among BRICS+ countries will lower transaction costs and reduce their dependence on foreign currencies.
Evaluating Macroeconomic Resilience: The Case of South Africa and Botswana
Between 2000–2022, a series of financial shocks plunged both the South African and Botswanan economies into a crisis of declining per capita incomes, triggering socioeconomic disasters.
South Africa’s G20 Presidency in 2025: A Pivotal Moment for the Country and Africa
Among the key areas the presidency will focus on include addressing the triple challenges of poverty, unemployment and inequality as well as Africa’s development.
Taking the G20 Helm: Prioritising Social Issues
SAIIA Chief Executive Elizabeth Sidiropoulos discusses South Africa’s goals as it assumes the G20 presidency in 2025, including poverty, inequality and climate change.
Supporting Climate-Resilient African Smallholder Farmers Through Carbon Markets
If climate change continues its current path, crop production across the region will decline by 18% by 2050, putting some 200 million people at risk of extreme hunger.
Reflections After the BRICS Summit: Membership, Payment Systems and What Lies Ahead
The 2024 BRICS Summit revealed BRICS’ pragmatic moves toward a diversified global economy. How will shifting alignments influence the international order?
Unpacking the Key Climate Issues at COP29: Essential Reads from SAIIA
For the first time in 15 years, representatives from across the world will come together at COP29 to set a new global climate finance target.