South Africa and Nigeria urged to strengthen ties to mitigate global trade uncertainty
Head of the African Governance and Diplomacy Programme at SAIIA, Steven Gruzd, calls for closer collaboration between Nigeria and South Africa, two leading economies on the continent, to not only boost intra-African trade but also enhance the continent’s collective bargaining power.
What role is South Africa playing in Ukraine peace efforts?
Head of the African Governance and Diplomacy Programme at SAIIA, Steven Gruzd, speaks to Daily Maverick about the complicated tightrope in Russia-Ukraine peace efforts and South Africa’s diplomatic balancing act.
Ramping up African trade seen as key coping strategy as AGOA-extension prospects fade
Acting Head of the Economic Resilience and Inclusion Programme at SAIIA, Joseph Matola, tells Engineering News that current US trade policy trajectory effectively terminates AGOA.
Trump imposes 30% tariffs on SA as Pretoria announces ‘urgent interventions’
G20 senior fellow at SAIIA, Professor Daniel Bradlow, speaks to Daily Maverick about the DTIC’s announcement of “urgent interventions”.
China’s Belt and Road shifts focus to Africa with record-breaking investments
Consultant Senior Researcher in SAIIA’s Foreign Policy Programme, Lauren Johnson, speaks to Mail & Guardian about China’s shifting Belt and Road priorities, Africa’s growing role in global geopolitics and the importance of ensuring local benefits from foreign investment.
G20 finance meeting ends with first communiqué of SA’s presidency
G20 senior fellow at SAIIA, Professor Daniel Bradlow, speaks to Business Day following the release of the first G20 communiqué from the finance ministers and central bank governors’ meeting on 17 and 18 July 2025. In it, the G20 committed to international policy cooperation to further promote global prosperity and address key shared challenges.
G20 agenda eclipsed as Bessent skips South Africa meeting again
SAIIA chief executive, Elizabeth Sidiropoulos, speaks to Moneyweb about the decision by US Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, to skip this week’s G20 gathering.
President Cyril Ramaphosa Responds To US’ 30% Tariffs On South Africa
Acting Head of the Economic Resilience and Inclusion Programme at SAIIA, Joseph Matola, speaks to Forbes Africa about the recent US decision to impose a 30% tariff on South Africa. He explores the economic implications and highlights how this challenge could be turned into an opportunity for strategic leverage.
Lula rebukes Trump over tariff threat as BRICS gathers strength in Rio
SAIIA Senior Researcher, Gustavo de Carvalho, stresses that, “the US would have been far more aggressive to reduce that level of interest in BRICS”.
BRICS leaders condemn Ukrainian attacks on Russian infrastructure
Senior Researcher with SAIIA’s African Governance and Diplomacy Programme, Gustavo de Carvalho, stresses BRICS’ long-term commitment to strengthening international bodies.