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Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: 7 June 2026

Welcome to South African Global Affairs ("the Website"). By accessing or using this Website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please refrain from using the Website.

1. About the Website

South African Global Affairs is an independent online journal providing analysis, commentary, interviews, opinion pieces, podcasts, and other content related to international relations, diplomacy, economics, public policy, governance, technology, and African affairs.

The content published on this Website is intended for informational, educational, and public discussion purposes only.

2. Intellectual Property Rights

Unless otherwise stated, all content published on this Website, including:

  • Articles
  • Editorials
  • Research publications
  • Podcasts
  • Audio recordings
  • Images
  • Graphics
  • Logos
  • Videos
  • Website design and layout

is the property of South African Global Affairs or its respective content creators and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.

Users may:

  • View content for personal and non-commercial use.
  • Share links to published content.

Users may not:

  • Reproduce, republish, distribute, modify, or commercially exploit content without prior written permission.
  • Remove copyright notices or attribution information.

3. User Conduct

Users agree not to:

  • Use the Website for unlawful purposes.
  • Upload or transmit malicious software.
  • Attempt unauthorized access to Website systems.
  • Engage in conduct that may disrupt the operation of the Website.
  • Post defamatory, abusive, hateful, discriminatory, or misleading content.

The Website reserves the right to remove content or restrict access where these rules are violated.

4. Comments and User Submissions

Where commenting or content submission features are available:

  • Users remain responsible for the content they submit.
  • Users warrant that they own or have permission to publish submitted content.
  • South African Global Affairs reserves the right to edit, moderate, refuse, or remove submissions at its discretion.

By submitting content, users grant the Website a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to publish, display, and distribute the content on its platforms.

5. Editorial Independence

Opinions expressed by authors, contributors, interview guests, and commentators are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of South African Global Affairs, its editors, affiliates, or partners.

The Website strives for accuracy but does not guarantee that all information is complete, current, or free from errors.

This Website may contain links to third-party websites and resources.

South African Global Affairs:

  • Does not control external websites.
  • Does not endorse all content found on external websites.
  • Is not responsible for the availability, security, or accuracy of third-party content.

Users access external websites at their own risk.

7. Memberships, Subscriptions, and Newsletters

Where users subscribe to newsletters, memberships, or premium content:

  • Users must provide accurate information.
  • Subscription services may be modified, suspended, or discontinued at any time.
  • Users may unsubscribe from newsletters using the provided unsubscribe mechanisms.

Any paid subscriptions will be governed by additional subscription terms where applicable.

8. No Professional Advice

Content published on this Website does not constitute:

  • Legal advice
  • Financial advice
  • Investment advice
  • Tax advice
  • Professional consulting advice

Users should seek independent professional advice before acting on any information obtained from the Website.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, South African Global Affairs, its owners, editors, contributors, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for:

  • Any direct or indirect loss.
  • Business interruption.
  • Loss of profits.
  • Loss of data.
  • Reliance on information published on the Website.
  • Technical interruptions or service outages.

Use of the Website is entirely at the user's own risk.

10. Privacy

Use of this Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy.

By using the Website, you consent to the collection and processing of information as described in the Privacy Policy.

11. Changes to the Website

We reserve the right to:

  • Modify or discontinue any part of the Website.
  • Update content.
  • Restrict access to certain features.
  • Amend these Terms and Conditions at any time.

Updated terms will become effective upon publication on the Website.

12. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of South Africa.

Any disputes arising from the use of the Website shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of South Africa.

13. Contact Information

For questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact:

South African Global Affairs

Email: admin@saglobalaffairs.co.za