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 […]
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA ARRIVES IN ANGOLA TO ATTEND AU-EU SUMMIT
President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Luanda, Angola, this morning, Monday, 24 November 2025, to attend the 7th African Union-European Union Summit from 24 to 25 November. This year marks the 25th Anniversary of the partnership between the African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU) since its 1st Summit in Cairo, Egypt, in 2000. […]
IMPERFECT AS HE IS, PRESIDENT TRUMP’S EFFORTS TOWARD PEACE ARE COMMENDABLE
US President Donald Trump attracts avalanches of international scrutiny for all the right reasons – he is after all the commander-in-chief of the world’s most potent army and presides over an economy with significant global influence. Washington’s penchant for a cantankerous foreign policy that is replete with unpredictability is also an added reason to the […]
FOREIGN AFFAIRS MINISTER LAMOLA SPEAKS AT THE THIRD G20 SHERPA MEETING
“On this day, 70 years ago, 26 June 1955, the people of South Africa from all walks of life congregated under the hawkish eyes of the Apartheid government and declared the following: We, the People of South Africa, declare for all our country and the world to know: With regards to International Relations they declared […]
DEPUTY PRESIDENT MASHATILE’S PUBLIC LECTURE AT RUSSIA’S ST PETERSBURG STATE UNIVERSITY
“To begin, allow me to take this opportunity to convey warm greetings from President Cyril Ramaphosa and the people of South Africa to the entire academic community and the people of the Russian Federation. It is a great honour for me to address you at this prestigious institution, the St. Petersburg State University, a beacon […]
“SPIEF 2025” SHOWS RUSSIA IS AT THE CENTRE OF A RAPIDLY CHANGING WORLD ORDER
This week, Russia is hosting some 20,000 participants from over 170 countries to the 28th edition of the St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF). The theme of SPIEF 2025 is: “Shared Values: The Foundation of Growth in a Multipolar World.” Russia has held SPIEF annually since 1997. It is held under the auspices of the office […]
AFRICA MONTH: CELEBRATING 62 YEARS OF THE AFRICAN UNION
The African Union (previously known as the Organization of African Unity) commemorates its 62nd year since it was established. Over this period, numerous developments have been undertaken, considerable setbacks have been interrogated, corrective courses of action applied, and new resolutions have emerged having political and commercial facets. One of the most significant moments in the […]
AFRICA MONTH AN OPPORTUNITY FOR AFRICA TO REWRITE ITS FUTURE
The commemoration of Africa Month in May, and particularly Africa Day on 25 May, remains a pivotal moment for the African continent to showcase its cultural heritage, economic potential, and pan-African spirit to the world. Africa Month commemorates the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) now known as the African Union (AU). Its […]
THE 15TH THABO MBEKI AFRICA DAY LECTURE
Theme: The State of the Continent – Reigniting the African RenaissanceVenue: Johari Rotana, Dar es Salaam, United Republic of Tanzania | 18–25 May 2025 Foreword and Program Overview Under the distinguished aegis of the Thabo Mbeki Foundation (TMF), in strategic partnership with the University of South Africa (UNISA) and esteemed Tanzanian collaborators, the 15th iteration […]
AFRICA DAY 2025: HARNESSING THE BLUE ECONOMY
Roundtable: Harnessing the Blue Economy and Tourism for Africa’s Renaissance Background The Thabo Mbeki Foundation (TMF) and the University of South Africa (UNISA) in collaboration with several Tanzanian partners, will host the 15th Thabo Mbeki Africa Day Lecture in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, from May 18–25, 2025. Africa Day is a celebration of unity, solidarity, and […]
OPENING OF THE AZIZ PAHAD INAUGURAL ANNUAL PEACE, SECURITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS DIALOGUE
Speech Delivered by Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola, under the theme: Constitutionalism as the Foundation of Nation Building and Social Cohesion: A Reflection of 30 Years of Freedom, Equity and Justice in a Post Apartheid South Africa. “As we gather here today and this moment in history, we must guard against the […]
SOUTH AFRICA TO HOST THE BI-CENTENIAL AFRICA CHILDREN’S SUMMIT
The South African government led by the Department of Social Development (DSD) in partnership with the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund will host the Bi-Annual Africa Children’s Summit from 4–7 April 2025 in Roedean Senior School and St John’s College Parktown, Johannesburg, South Africa. The Africa Children’s Summit 2025 (ACS 2025) is a landmark gathering aimed […]