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 […]
CHINA MEDIA GROUP HOSTS ANNUAL ENGAGEMENT WITH UJ STUDENTS
A vibrant forum hosted by China Media Group at the University of Johannesburg today brought together voices from across sectors to explore innovation, youth empowerment, and media collaboration. The discussions gained added momentum following the adoption of China’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030) at the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee — a […]
SOUTH AFRICA G20 PRESIDENCY: ADVANCING THE GLOBAL SOUTH
As the world grapples with the urgent challenges of climate change, economic instability, and widening inequality, South Africa’s G20 Presidency stands as a beacon of hope. South Africa is leading a bold agenda that places Africa and the wider Global South at the heart of global decision-making, guided by the theme: “Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability.” In […]
PRESIDENT PUTIN’S INABILITY TO ATTEND G20 COULD SPELL DANGER TO SA INSIDE BRICS
For the second time in quick succession, Russian President Vladimir Putin will be unable to attend a very important gathering on South African soil. First it was BRICS heads of state summit in August 2023, which was held in Sandton, Johannesburg. This time, President Putin is again unable to attend yet another global event of […]
MEC MNTOMUHLE KHAWULA’S REMARKS AT THE G20 CULTURE MINISTERS MEETING
“It is a profound honour to address this distinguished gathering of global cultural leaders – on behalf of the people and government of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa – at this official opening of the G20 Culture Working Group and Ministerial Meeting. KwaZulu-Natal is known across the world for its resilience, warmth, and diversity – a […]
SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO THE AZANIAN LIONESS, MANI MOLEFE – RIP
Mani Molefe will be laid to rest in Soweto on Wednesday October 22. Mani could easily have resigned herself to live in the shadow of her sister Mmagauta Molefe. Instead, she cast her own shade. She took to community development enrolling for a six-month Ubuntu Social Development Institute (USDI) Course at Wilgespruit Fellowship Centre (WFC) […]
“RETSA TSELA” INITIATIVE IS THE CHANGE WE WANT TO SEE
In the heart of Potchefstroom, a quiet revolution is unfolding. It’s not led by politicians or celebrities, but by a 22-year-old named Peterson Sebati and a dynamic force of young South Africans who have resolved: “We will not wait for change – we will create it ourselves.” They are embodying what it means to “be the change […]
“TSHEPO BOYSA IS NOT A MEMBER OF THE SACP,” SAYS THE PARTY
The South African Communist Party in the North West has learned with shock the continuous utterances made on behalf of the organization and dawning of its regalia by one Tshepo Boyza, also known as Azania. The organization can confirm that the said individual is not a member of the SACP and does not in any […]
CLIMATE FINANCE MUST EMBED WATER THAT HELPS WOMEN EARN A LIVING
200 million hours. That’s how much time women and girls collectively spend fetching water annually – the equivalent of 100,000 people working full-time jobs for an entire year. If fetching water were an occupation, it would be one of the largest unpaid workforces in the world, staffed almost entirely by women. Yet instead of generating […]
“STOP ABUSING PEOPLE WHO HAVE ENTRUSTED THEIR FAITH IN YOU”, RELIGIOUS LEADERS WARNED
October 2, 2025 will rank as a great milestone for the community members of faith in the march to bring to a stop the perpetuation of harmful practices of some religious leaders in their congregations. The milestone has been spurred by the Commission for the Promotion and Protection Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Rights (CRL). The […]
UNDER U.S. TARIFF PRESSURE, SOUTH AFRICA’S AUTO INDUSTRY SEEKS NEW PATHWAYS
South Africa’s automotive industry is facing one of its toughest external challenges in years, as the United States imposed a 30% tariff on its automobile products starting in August. The move has squeezed profit margins, reduced orders, and created uncertainty for the country’s key export sector. The U.S. has long been a major destination for […]
CHINA’S MAGNIFICENT “ BYD” LAUNCHES BIGGEST STORE IN SOUTH AFRICA
Build Your Dreams, better-known as BYD – the famous Chinese automobile brand – has launched in South Africa’s financial capital, Sandton, in Johannesburg. Attended by a select group of key stakeholders, the new 4S dealership was buzzing with excitement over an array of exquisite high-tech vehicles that lay displayed on the magnificent shop floor in […]