FOREIGN MINISTER LAVROV’S REMARKS AT THE G20 FOREIGN MINISTERS’ MEETING

“We welcome the successful start of our South African friends’ presidency. We understand the choice of the geopolitical theme that is not quite relevant for the G20: the economy is increasingly a hostage and victim of political ambitions.  The West’s attempts to contain the objective process of consolidation of new powerful centres of growth in […]

PRESIDENT TRUMP TRIGGERS TALKS WITH RUSSIA’S PRESIDENT PUTIN TO END UKRAINE WAR

President Donald Trump has left Washington’s European allies reeling with shock and disbelief as he moved with a turbo-charged speed to thrash out a peace deal with Russian counterpart, President Vladimir Putin. After a 90-minute phone call with President Vladimir Putin, President Trump left many of his European allies taken aback when he declared that […]

NW ANC CONDEMNS THE IRRESPONSIBLE ACTS OF A MAN WEARING PARTY REGALIA

“The African National Congress (ANC) in the North West Province unequivocally condemns the recent actions of an individual wearing party regalia who engaged in behaviour that is not only irresponsible but also detrimental to the values and principles we uphold. The ANC is founded on revolutionary discipline, honesty and loyalty to the decisions of the […]

PRESIDENT ASSENTS TO EXPROPRIATION BILL

President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law the Expropriation Bill which repeals the pre-democratic Expropriation Act of 1975 and sets out how organs of State may expropriate land in the public interest for varied reasons. The Bill, which has undergone a five-year process of public consultation and parliamentary deliberation, aligns legislation on expropriation with the […]

DEPUTY PRESIDENT MASHATILE ADDRESSES THE 2025 NEDLAC LABOUR SCHOOL

“Last year in September I had the honour of attending the 29th Annual NEDLAC Summit, in a year that marked the 30th anniversary of South Africa’s democracy and NEDLAC. I am equally honoured today to have the opportunity to address the 2025 annual Organised Labour School. The Annual Labour School remains a critical platform for […]

PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA LEADS DELEGATION TO THE WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM

President Cyril Ramaphosa will lead the South African delegation to the 55th World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting that will take place from 20 to 24 January 2025 in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland. The meeting, convened under the theme “Collaboration in the Intelligent Age”, will foster new partnerships and insights to shape a more sustainable, inclusive future […]

DIRCO’S MINISTER LAMOLA IN SUDAN FOR THE C5 MINISTERIAL VISIT

The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, has arrived in Juba, South Sudan, leading a South African government delegation. This visit comes at a crucial time following the decision by the parties to the Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution to the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS) to extend the mandate of the […]

MINISTER OF FINANCE ADDRESSES THE PRE-WEF BRIEFING SESSION

BELOW IS THE OPENING ADDRESS BY THE MINISTER OF FINANCE, MR ENOCH GODONGWANA, AT THE PRE-WEF BREAKFAST BRIEFING SESSION Introduction “Good morning, distinguished guests, colleagues in Cabinet, and partners in business. It is a privilege to welcome you to the Pre-WEF Breakfast Briefing Session. This gathering underscores the importance of collaboration between business and government […]

UNISA TO HOST THE 11TH ANNUAL DECOLONIALITY SUMMER SCHOOL

The University of South Africa’s (Unisa’s) College of Human Sciences (CHS) proudly announces the 11th anniversary edition of its esteemed Decoloniality Summer School, slated to unfold from 13 to 17 January 2025, at the Unisa Main Campus in Pretoria. The 2025 Summer School which will be held under the overarching theme “Fanon Beyond Fanon: Living […]

HONOURING THE LEGACY OF CHRIS HANI

Declaration of the SACP Fifth Special National Congress: “Consolidate and Build a Powerful Socialist Movement of the Workers and Poor.” Adopted by the Fifth Special National Congress at Boksburg, SA, on 14 December 2024 “This decisive and successful Special National Congress in memory of Martin Thembisile Chris Hani stands as a resolute affirmation of our […]

PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA CONCLUDES MPUMALANGA PROVINCIAL EXECUTIVE MEETING

President Cyril Ramaphosa has concluded the 3rd session between the National Executive and a provincial executive council of the Mpumalanga provincial executive, following meetings with the provincial leadership of Limpopo and KwaZulu-Natal. Over the next year the National Executive is planning to meet with the leadership of all other provinces. The meeting acknowledged the great potential […]