PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA WISHES MUSLIM COMMUNITY WELL OVER RAMADAAN
President Cyril Ramaphosa has proffered his best wishes to the Muslim community as they observe the fasting month of Ramadaan. “For our Muslim brethren here at home and around the world, this is a sacred time of reflection, prayer and performing acts of charity – values that unite us all,” President Ramaphosa said. “South Africa […]
SA’S WATER CRISIS: SHOPRITE AND CHECKERS STORES EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE WATER
As a water-scarce country, South Africa faces ongoing water shortages driven by shifting weather patterns, infrastructure challenges, and persistent droughts. In response, Shoprite and Checkers have stepped up to support customers by offering purified water at just R1 per litre in the majority of its supermarkets. “We are aware that our customers and communities face […]
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA TO PARTICIPATE IN GOLDMAN SACHS 2025 SA CONFERENCE DIALOGUE
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday, 27 February 2025, participate in the Goldman Sachs 2025 South Africa Conference at the Four Seasons Westcliff Hotel in Johannesburg. The President will participate in a dialogue session moderated by Vice Chairman of Goldman Sachs, Mr Richard Gnodde. The interactive session will focus on various issues on economic growth […]
SACP SLAMS “ISRAELI AGGRESSION”, CALLS FOR UNITY IN SYRIA
“The South African Communist Party (SACP) reiterates its strong condemnation of the apartheid Israeli settler regime’s ongoing aggression towards Syria and its manoeuvres to undermine the country’s territorial integrity. We vehemently oppose the expansionist actions of the Israeli regime, led by Benjamin Netanyahu, especially concerning the Quneitra region, where local communities face threats, displacement and […]
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA ADDRESSES THE G20 FINANCE MINISTERS AND CENTRAL BANK GOVERNORS’ MEETING
“Welcome to this first Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors’ meeting under South Africa’s G20 Presidency. Just under a week ago, G20 Foreign Ministers met in Johannesburg to share perspectives on the global geopolitical environment and outline the priorities and tasks of the G20 Sherpa Track for 2025. The meeting of foreign ministers reaffirmed the […]
ADDRESS BY PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHOSA AT THE G20 FOREIGN MINISTERS’ MEETING
“It is significant that the G20 Leaders’ Summit later this year will be convened for the first time on African soil. This highlights the growing importance of the continent in global economic, political and environmental discussions. Africa is home to some of the world’s fastest-growing economies and faces unique challenges, such as the impact of […]
A READER’S PERSPECTIVE ON UKRAINE PEACE EFFORTS
“Dear Europe! You were there three years ago when the war started, aiding and abetting the carnage with money, lethal weapons, intelligence, and mercenaries. You’ve never made any attempt to end the killings and destruction directly or indirectly. Now that someone wants to bring an end to war through trilateral dialogue, you are insisting on […]
RUSSIA’S FOREIGN MINISTER LAVROV PLEASED BY THE RESUMPTION OF DIRECT DIPLOMACY WITH THE US
Veteran Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov was clear as he led his delegation to the high-stakes diplomatic talks with his US counterparts in the Saudi Arabian capital, Riyadh: Resetting of collapsed bilateral ties. Ending the Ukraine war was only a part of a bigger agenda. Lifting economic sanctions, nuclear cooperation and reignited diplomatic cooperation were […]
US TOP ENVOY MARCO RUBIO OPTIMISTIC ABOUT NEW RUSSIA-US RELATIONS
Top Russian and US envoys met in the Saudi Arabian capital Riyadh to pave the way for a new era of rebooted bilateral relations that are set to reconfigure global relations. The meeting was led by the veteran Russian Foreign Affairs Minister Sergey Lavrov and his US counterpart, Marco Rubio. The Saudis chaired the proceedings. […]
REBOOTED US-RUSSIA RELATIONS SPELLS DOOM FOR NATO
The high-level meeting between the US and Russia, aimed resetting frosted bilateral relations and also thrash out mechanism to end the Ukraine war, could mark the reconfiguration of the international world order. The side-lining of Europe and NATO and also casting aside the elephant in the room – Ukraine – whilst determining the Kiev’s future […]
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA SPEAKS AT THE TRANSFER CEREMONY & MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR THE SANDF TROOPS KILLED IN EASTERN DRC
“Allow me to begin by extending our condolences on behalf of the South African government and people to the families and the people of the United Republic of Tanzania and the Republic of Malawi for the loss of their soldiers. We extend our gratitude to the Ugandan government and the rest of the SADC community […]
NORTH WEST PREMIER MOKGOSI’S REMARKS AT THE SONA DEBATE
Hon Speaker, allow me to take this opportunity to pass my sincere condolences to the family of Lance Bomdardier Itumeleng Macdonald Moreo of Dibate village in Mahikeng who is amongst the 14 members of the South African National Defence Force who were killed in Eastern DRC. We join the cries for many of our people […]