In a move reaffirming its adherence to the One-China policy, South Africa has finalized the relocation of Taiwan’s mission from Pretoria, the administrative capital, to Johannesburg, the economic hub. The office has also been downgraded and rebranded as the Taipei Commercial Office, reflecting the non-political nature of the relationship. Background and Timeline Back in October 2024…

In light of escalating conflict in Sudan between the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) since April 2023, South Africa has repeatedly and urgently called for an immediate ceasefire to stem the rising humanitarian crisis. In a media statement dated 15 April 2023, the South African Department of International Relations and Cooperation strongly condemned the outbreak…

On August 29–30, 2025, SAPO announced an immediate halt to all outbound parcel deliveries containing goods to the United States. This suspension was prompted by a U.S. executive order issued by President Trump, which removed the long-standing $800 “de minimis” duty‑free threshold for international parcels. Under the new policy, foreign postal services must now collect and remit U.S.