AMB WU PENG ADDRESSES SA STUDENTS RETURNING FROM SUCCESSFUL VOCATIONAL TRAINING IN CHINA
“First of all, let me extend on behalf of the (Chinese) Embassy my warmest congratulations to the first group of students from South African public TVET colleges for successfully completing your 150-day training program in China! My sincere gratitude also goes to the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), the Beijing Polytechnic（发音：泡利泰克尼克) College, and […]
MINISTER TAU WELCOMES THE APPROVAL OF THE AGOA RENEWAL BILL
The Republic of South Africa‘s Minister of Trade and Industry, Minister Parks Tau, welcomes the approval of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Extension Bill by the House of Representatives. AGOA, first enacted in 2000 which provides duty-free access to the U.S. market for eligible Sub-Saharan countries and products was passed through a 340 […]
US VS CUBA: “NOBODY TELLS CUBA WHAT TO DO”
TIME’S FRIEND – IN THE AI ERA, BE THAT ‘INCURABLE OPTIMIST’
Below is Luo Zhenyu‘s 2026 New Year’s Eve Speech: “Against the sweeping tide of artificial intelligence, Luo Zhenyu, founder of Dedao, an independent media platform and online community providing new knowledge and insights in history and business, delivered his 2026 New Year’s Eve Speech: Time’s Friend on Wednesday evening, urging individuals and organizations to embrace […]
DELCY RODRIGUEZ SWORN IN AS ACTING PRESIDENT OF VENEZUELA
Venezuela’s vice president Delcy Rodríguez was sworn in as acting president following a Supreme Court ruling. “I come with sorrow for the suffering inflicted on the Venezuelan people after an illegitimate military aggression against our homeland. I come with sorrow for the kidnapping of two heroes held hostage in the United States of America — […]
SOUTH AFRICA’S STATEMENT AT THE UNITED NATIONS MEETING ON VENEZUELA
“Integral to the maintenance of international peace and security since the establishment of the United Nations is the understanding that no nation can claim to be legally or morally superior to another. We are all nations born out of different histories and contexts ascribing to the common values and principles enshrined in the Charter of […]
VENEZUELA GOVERNMENT DENOUNCES THE US MILITARY ATTACK
The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela rejects, repudiates and denounces to the international community the very serious military aggression perpetrated by the current Government of the United States of America against Venezuelan territory and population in civilian and military localities of the city of Caracas, capital of the Republic, and the states of Miranda, Aragua and […]
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA’S 2026 NEW YEAR MESSAGE
“The year behind us was not easy. Many South Africans faced the strain of a myriad of challenges over the past year.It is a matter of concern that many South Africans are unemployed and that poverty and inequality persist. The high cost of living has imposed huge burdens of South African households. Many communities live […]
UNISA RESPONSE TO SABC AND CHANNEL AFRICA REPORTS ABOUT A STRUCTURE CALLED SAVE UNISA FORUM
The University of South Africa (Unisa) has taken note of news reports carried on SABC News and Channel Africa on Sunday, 21 December 2025 pertaining to allegations made by a structure calling itself Save Unisa Forum, making claims of the capture of the university council, maladministration and poor governance. The university reiterates its stance that […]
RAMAPHOSA HITS BACK AT TRUMP’S ‘INSULTS’ ABOUT SA IN G20
President Cyril Ramaphosa has noted the regrettable statement by President Donald Trump on South Africa’s participation in the 2026 G20 meetings. The G20 South Africa 2025 Leaders Summit was hailed by all members who attended as one of the most successful summits. The summit produced a declaration that affirmed the indisputable strength and value of […]
US TO HALT ALL PAYMENTS AND SUBSIDIES TO SOUTH AFRICA – TRUMP
In a post on Truth Social, President Donald Trump announced that the United States will stop “all payments and subsidies” to South Africa “effective immediately.” “Therefore, at my direction, South Africa will NOT be receiving an invitation to the 2026 G20, which will be hosted in the Great City of Miami, Florida next year,” he […]
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA’S REMARKS DURING THE 7TH AU-EU SUMMIT
“Allow me to begin by congratulating our hosts, the Republic of Angola, on the 50th anniversary of their independence. This milestone is a reminder of the long road we have travelled together, as countries and as a continent. It gives us inspiration and encouragement as we chart the road ahead. It is fitting that the […]