Lee-Yandra Paulsen

The South African government has voiced strong concern over the United States’ (US) decision to impose sanctions on four judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC), warning that such actions threaten the integrity and independence of international legal institutions. International Relations Minister spokesperson Chrispin Phiri said the move appears to be a direct attempt to undermine the ICC’s mandate. “South Africa, as a founding member of the ICC, views these […]

Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister Dr. Blade Nzimande has reaffirmed South Africa’s commitment to international collaboration during formal engagements with senior leadership at two prestigious Chinese institutions: the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine and the Aerospace Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The Minister outlined the Department’s intention to strengthen partnerships in research, innovation, and academic exchange, particularly in the fields of science, technology, and traditional medicine. […]

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has vowed that the country will not give up its uranium enrichment following the rejection of a key condition in a United States (U.S) proposal aimed at resolving the longstanding nuclear dispute. Talks continue around the possibility of reviving the nuclear deal, but tensions remain high. Speaking on the PM Drive Show, International relations analyst Dr Oscar van Heerden said Iran’s strategic importance lies […]