South Africans woke up on Saturday, 8 February, to a major economic shock—US President Donald Trump had signed an executive order cutting financial ties with South Africa. This move, in response to the Expropriation Act and South Africa’s International Criminal Court (ICC) case against Israel, could have far-reaching economic consequences. While not explicitly revoked, the … Continue reading South Africa Faces Economic Uncertainty as US Sanctions Threaten Agoa and Trade Relations