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eNCA
7 days ago
- Politics
- eNCA
US-South Africa Bilateral Relations Review Act clears first hurdle
TSHWANE - The US-South Africa Bilateral Relations Review Act has passed through committee and will now make its way to Congress for a vote before it can be approved by the Senate. READ: 'It is a mockery' - ANC slams US move to sanction its officials The bill gives President Donald Trump sweeping authority to impose sanctions on ANC leaders accused of backing America's rivals and acting against American interests. US opinion on South Africa's foreign policy has been negative for some time The Managing Partner of strategic consulting firm, Calabar Africa, Phillip van Niekerk and Hudson Institute Senior Fellow, Joshua Meservey discussed this with eNCA.
Daily Maverick
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Daily Maverick
Watch – A look at Israel's attack on Iran and Trump's authoritarian turn
In this episode of The Readiness Report, Redi Tlhabi and veteran journalist Phillip van Niekerk, delve into the escalating tensions in the Middle East, following a significant Israeli attack on Iranian nuclear and military sites. They discuss Israel's motives, potential repercussions, and the United States' ambiguous role in these developments. The discussion also touches on domestic issues in the US, including Trump's controversial military parade on his birthday, the crackdown on immigrants in California, and increasing authoritarian tendencies under his administration.
