CHINA-SA YOUTH FEDERATION’S RESPONSE TO PRESIDENT XI JINPING’S CONGRATS MESSAGE ON AU SUMMIT
The China South Africa Youth Federation warmly welcomes and highly commends the congratulatory message delivered by His Excellency President Xi Jinping to the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union. President Xi’s message to His Excellency João Lourenço, Chairperson of the African Union and President of the Republic of Angola, and His […]
SOUTH AFRICA’S PARTICIPATION AT THE 56th WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM (WEF)
South Africa understands the transformative power of dialogue. From overcoming a legacy of division through constructive engagement to securing key commitments during the G20 Summit in Johannesburg last year, the nation has repeatedly shown that conversation, consensus, and collective action can turn challenges into opportunities. The country will bring the same spirit to the global […]
SA ROSE DESPITE THE ODDS IN 2025Â
As the year draws to a close, there is a plethora of reflections to draw upon considering the year that has been – 2025. We often dwell on the masses of challenges that plague our society, but what’s most remarkable is our resolve to continuously improve and adapt, despite these. Contextually, South Africa contends with […]
CARRY THAT G20 ENERGY STRAIGHT INTO DECEMBER
In a matter of days, South Africa will step sprightly into the full swing of the festive season. As the famous adage goes: Ke Dezemba Boss! (It’s December Boss!) But this year’s festive will be particularly special. This December, we’ll be riding a wave only a few countries get to experience. The afterglow of the momentously successful […]
REMARKS BY PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA DURING THE STATE VISIT TO SWITZERLAND
“It is a great honour to be here today on the first South African state visit to Switzerland since the dawn of democracy in our country. This is an important milestone in our longstanding partnership and a testament to our mutually-beneficial relations. During our discussions today, we focused on international issues and the bilateral relations […]
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA CONCLUDES WORKING VISIT TO CANADA
President Cyril Ramaphosa has, on 17 June 2025, concluded his working visit to Canada where he participated in the G7 Summit Outreach Session, on the margins of the G7 Leaders Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada. The Group of Seven (G7) consists of the largest advanced economies namely: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the […]
AWSISA CONFERENCE TO LOOK TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE WATER AND SANITATION SECURITY IN AFRICA
The Association of Water and Sanitation Institutions of South Africa (AWSISA) and Global South Water and Sanitation Dialogue 2025 is set to bring together more than 1,500 delegates from across Africa and beyond for a three-day event at Emperors Palace, Kempton Park from 9-12 November 2025. The three-day symposium aims to connect leaders, experts, and […]
MINISTER NZIMANDE ESTABLISHES WORKING GROUP ON SCIENCE, TECH AND INNOVATION FUNDING
The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof. Blade Nzimande has noted with concern the recent announcement by the United States government to terminate research funding support for key biomedical, health and related collaborative programmes involving US and South African-based institutions and scientists. Minister Nzimande noted that “the abrupt withdrawal of funding will not only […]
COAST AND CULTURE – A GLOBAL MEDIA TOUR IN SHANDONG
Traversing Jining, Confucius’ birthplace; the maritime metropolis of Qingdao; and the coastal innovation hub of Yantai, a media delegation recently decoded Qilu culture’s 2,500-year legacy through a global lens. Meanwhile, China Media Group’s “China Up Close – Shandong Tour” kicked off on April 25. Over 50 journalists from Chinese and international media embarked on an […]
GHANA GIVES IMPETUS TO AFRICA’S GIANT LEAP TOWARDS A BRIGHTER FUTURE
The New Year is now in full effect, and Ghana in West Africa has made a ground-breaking declaration that in future, all African passport holders will no longer be required to apply for visa when visiting the country. This grand step, announced by the recently out-of-office former President Nana Akufo-Ado during his final State of […]