RUSSIA’S TOP DIPLOMAT SERGEY LAVROV ADDRESSES KEY GLOBAL ISSUES
RUSSIAN FOREIGN MINISTER SERGEY LAVROV HELD A WIDE-RANGING NEWS CONFERENCE IN MOSCOW, AND SPOKE ABOUT THE PERFORMANCE OF RUSSIAN DIPLOMACY IN 2024. BELOW IS A SUMMARY OF HIS REMARKS: “President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly spoken about this, convincingly and at length, that we had to begin the special military operation in Ukraine to repel an […]
RUSSIA’S FOREIGN MINISTER LAVROV REFLECTS ON RUSSIAN DIPLOMACY IN 2024
VETERAN RUSSIAN TOP DIPLOMAT SERGEY LAVROV RESPONDED TO A VARIETY OF QUESTIONS FROM THE MEDIA. BELOW IS A SELECTION OF HIS POINTED ANSWERS: ON THE WEST: “The West is intoxicated by its perceived “greatness,” its impunity* , and its self-endowed authority to dictate the destinies of peoples worldwide. This reflects arrogance and a disdainful attitude […]
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA ATTENDS MOÇAMBIQUE PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION
President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Maputo, today, 15 January 2025, to attend the inauguration of President – Elect of Moçambique, His Excellency Daniel Chapo, following the Presidential, Legislative and Provincial Elections which were held in Moçambique on 9 October 2024. The inauguration of President – Elect Chapo provides an opportunity for all the people […]
UNISA AND MAKERERE UNIVERSITY SIGN STRATEGIC COLLABORATION AGREEMENT
Unisa and Makerere University, the largest and oldest higher learning institution in Uganda, have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on teaching, learning, and community engagement. On 13 January 2024, Unisa and Makerere University, Uganda’s largest and oldest institution of higher learning, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU), establishing a formal agreement to facilitate […]
SACP CONGRATULATES NEWLY INAUGURATED VENEZUELAN PRESIDENT MADURO
“We just witnessed the official inauguration of President Nicolus Maduro Moros as the Constitutional President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela for the 2025 – 2031 term of office. All is well and US propaganda is failing“, said the SACP General Secretary, Solly Mapaila, from Venezuela. The SACP affirms solidarity with people of Venezuela.
DEPUTY PRESIDENT MASHATILE DELIVERS PROFESSOR SIBUSISO BENGU’S EULOGY
“Today, we gather to pay tribute to a remarkable individual, Professor Sibusiso Bengu, a renowned revolutionary and intellectual of his time. As a country, we have lost a distinguished educator, diplomat, and servant of the people. Professor Bengu has played a key role in shaping education and other social policies, contributing to the transformation of […]
SA COMMUNIST PARTY DECRIES CHRIS HANI’S KILLER’S EXIT WITH SECRETS
The statement below was issued by the South African Communist Party: “The Constitutional Court’s order on 21 November 2022, under the leadership of Chief Justice Raymond Zondo, granting Janusz Waluś parole within ten days, remains a source of profound anger and disappointment. This is true not only for the Hani family and the South African […]
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA SPEAKS DURING STATE VISIT TO ALGERIA
“Ladies and Gentlemen, we have just concluded a successful 7th session of the Bi-National Commission between the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria and the Republic of South Africa. President Tebboune and I were extremely satisfied with the detailed report that was presented on progress in the key areas of cooperation between Algeria and South Africa. […]
DEPUTY PRESIDENT MASHATILE TO LEAD THE BIENNAL MEN’S PARLIAMENT AND DISSEMINATION OF BETTER MEN 4 TOMORROW CAMPAIGN
Deputy President Paul Mashatile will tomorrow, Saturday, 07 December 2024, lead the biennal Men’s Parliament and Dissemination of Better Men 4 Tomorrow Campaign in Cape Town, Western Cape Province. The Deputy President will attend and deliver a keynote address during day two of the biennial Men’s Parliament & Dissemination of Better Men 4 Tomorrow Campaign, […]
SOUTH AFRICA CALLS FOR JOURNALISTS TO ENTER THE 2025 SADC MEDIA AWARDS COMPETITION
The South African journalists/media are invited to submit their entries for the 2025 SADC Media Awards competition. The SADC Media Awards competition is open to journalists from the SADC Member States. The SADC Media Awards were established in 1996 to recognise best media work in disseminating information on SADC to support the process of regional […]
FOCUS ON OPPORTUNITIES TO ENHANCE TRADE AND INVESTMENT BETWEEN SA AND ANGOLA
Opportunities to enhance trade and investment relations between South Africa and Angola will be high on the agenda during the South Africa-Angola Business Forum that will be hosted by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the DTIC) at the CSIR International Convention Centre in Pretoria on 12 December 2024 from 8:00. The forum will […]
MINISTER LAMOLA’S ADDRESS AT THE 11TH SESSION OF THE BI-NATIONAL COMMISSION BETWEEN SA AND NIGERIA.
“Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, on behalf of the Government and the people of South Africa, allow me to warmly welcome you and your delegation to the city of Cape Town. Your journey from the great country of Nigeria to our shores to facilitate the upcoming Session of our respective Presidents is testimony to the enduring […]