Tag: SADC

SOUTH AFRICA’S SADC CHAIRMANSHIP: A MOMENT FOR REGIONAL LEADERSHIP, NOT CEREMONIAL DIPLOMACY

South Africa’s assumption of the chairmanship of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) comes at a moment when the region needs more than another cycle of summit declarations, communiqués and diplomatic handshakes. It needs leadership that can translate regional ambition into practical outcomes. On 17 August 2026, President Cyril Ramaphosa formally assumed the SADC chairmanship […]

MINISTER LAMOLA’S REMARKS DURING OPENING OF THE SA-ZIMBABWE BI-NATIONAL COMMISSION

“My dear Brother and Co-Chair, it is with great pleasure that I warmly welcome you and your distinguished delegation to Pretoria for this Ministerial Segment of the Fourth Session of the South Africa–Zimbabwe Bi-National Commission. We trust that you travelled safely and that, during your stay, you will take some time to explore what Gauteng […]

GOVERNMENT CONGRATULATES SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNALISTS RECOGNISED AT THE 2026 SADC MEDIA AWARDS

The South African Government congratulates two South African journalists who have been recognised for excellence in journalism at the 2026 SADC Media Awards, announced during the 46th Ordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government in Durban. The awards recognise outstanding journalism that contributes to greater understanding of regional integration, development and cooperation among […]

SOUTH AFRICA TO HOST THE 9TH SADC INDUSTRIALISATION WEEK

The Government of South Africa, in collaboration with the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Business Council and the SADC Secretariat will host the 2026 Annual SADC Industrialisation Week on 27 – 31 July 2026, at the Durban International Convention Centre in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Hosted under the theme, “Resilient, Sustainable and Inclusive Industrialisation through Infrastructure […]

SOUTH AFRICA’S COMMITMENT TO TRADE INVESTMENT AND SOLIDARITY

South Africa’s founding President and global icon, Nelson Mandela, dreamt of a united Africa that would overcome its shared challenges and unlock its immense potential through collective action. He famously said: “I dream of the realisation of the unity of Africa, whereby its leaders combine in their efforts to solve the problems of this continent.” […]

IMMIGRATION BATTLE: THEY CAME, THEY SAW, THEY CONQUERED

Erudite celebrity comedian Trevor Noah summed up very wisely the root causes of South Africa’s immigration woes, pointing at what socialist politician oftentimes refer to as “bread and butter issues”. It’s all about economics, damnit, was basically Noah’s wise findings from his lived experience. For as long as things are going right, no local ever […]

KENYA-SOUTH AFRICA BUSINESS FORUM STATE VISIT BY PRESIDENT RUTO OF KENYA

“It is an honour to address the Kenya-South Africa Business Forum for the first time since we met in Nairobi in 2022. Your presence here shows the value you place on this partnership. We expect that this forum, building on the success of our meeting in Nairobi, will deliver real outcomes. Among the outcomes we […]

AFRICA’S TRAVEL INDABA 2026: A CATALYST FOR INCLUSIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH AND TOURISM INVESTMENT

Tourism remains one of Africa’s most powerful drivers of inclusive growth, job creation, cultural exchange and shared experiences. Supported by the continent’s warm hospitality, rich diversity and world-class heritage attractions, Africa continues to position itself as a destination of unmatched beauty, authenticity and opportunity. From 11 to 14 May, the Africa’s Travel Indaba returned to […]

PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA’S VISIT TO ZIMBABWE

On Sunday, 03 May 2026, President Cyril Ramaphosa undertook a working visit to the Republic of Zimbabwe at the invitation of HE President Emmerson Mnangangwa. The visit was an opportunity for both heads of state to engage over a wide range of issues of mutual and bilateral interests. South Africa and Zimbabwe maintain a deeply […]

FROM POTENTIAL TO POWER: WHY SADC MUST TURN VISION INTO ACTION

Southern Africa stands at a defining moment in its history. The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is a region blessed with strategic geography, abundant natural resources, and immense human potential. It is, in many ways, one of Africa’s most peaceful and underutilised regions. Yet despite these advantages, the region continues to underperform in areas where […]

PRESIDENT XI PROMISES ZIMBABWEANS AN “ALL-WEATHER CHINA-AFRICA COMMUNITY WITH A SHARED FUTURE”.

Zimbabwean War Veterans recently wrote an emotional letter to the Chinese President Xi Jinping, thanking him for the cordial historical ties that continue to be unbreakable to this day. In writing to President Xi the Zimbabwean “War Vets”, as they are passionately called, expressed a deep sense of gratitude to the Chinese leader on behalf […]

SOUTH AFRICA RESUMES LOCAL FMD VACCINE PRODUCTION

Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen today visited the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) Onderstepoort Veterinary Research (OVR), where the President and CEO of the ARC, Dr Magingxa, handed over the first batch of locally produced Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccines in over 20 years. This milestone signals a shift from reactionary disease chasing to a […]