PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA’S MOVING EULOGY AT FUNERAL OF AMB MTHETHWA
“Fellow Mourners, Nina baka Dingiswayo, We gather here today, in mourning and in gratitude, to honour the life of a remarkable leader—someone whose courage, conviction and compassion helped steer our nation toward freedom and justice. Comrade Nkosinathi Emmanuel Mthethwa has been taken away from us, yet in the echoes of his deeds, in the memories […]
THE ROAD TO RUIN IS WHEN TRANSPORT EMISSIONS KILL OUR COMMUNITIES
South Africa’s taxi industry is not only massive – it’s a force to be reckoned with. In many ways, it’s the lifeblood of the nation’s daily commute. Every single day, around 16 million South Africans rely on minibus taxis to get to work, school, and everywhere in-between. This sector moves more than 70% of the […]
GAZA’S DEMISE IS NOT ON ISRAEL’S BRUTALITY, IT IS ON THE WATCH OF THE US, PERIOD!
The US has correctly gained international reputation as a dishonest peace broker. There is no need to look beyond Gaza, the epicentre of the failure of global diplomacy. Every credible institution in the world has descried the ongoing Israeli genocide in Gaza since October 2023. It is the human tragedy never seen in both scope […]
MINEWORKERS DEVELOPMENT AGENCY: DRIVING VALUE CHAINS TO EMPOWER RURAL SOUTH AFRICANS
The Mineworkers Development Agency (MDA) has emerged as a critical force in building inclusive value chains that empower previously disadvantaged South Africans, particularly in rural provinces such as the Eastern Cape, North West, Limpopo, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, and Mpumalanga. Rooted in its historical link to the mining sector, the MDA has broadened its mandate to […]
BRING BACK THE BLACK “LOST SHEEP” BACK TO ITS BLACK SHEPHERDS
I think it is about time we asked white people to bring back to us, black people. I’m talking about the black people White society, globally, has used and no longer has use of. Active observation has shown that there’s plenty of such. They’ve gone beyond expiry date. The Black folks could, I bet, find […]
THE 9TH CHINA TRADE FAIR SIGNALS A NEW TRADE ERA WITH SOUTH AFRICA
The 9th China Trade Fair South Africa, held at the Gallagher Convention Centre this past Tuesday the 23rd of September, was not merely a trade exhibition — it was a geopolitical statement. It signaled that South Africa, and the continent at large, is no longer content to be a passive consumer or raw exporter. Instead, […]
STATEMENT BY PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA DURING THE UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
“This is a matter of great significance, not only for the people of Palestine, not only for the people of Israel, but for all people who cherish the ideals of freedom and self-determination. Shortly after the United Nations was created, the General Assembly adopted Resolution 181, which recommended the creation of two states, Israel and […]
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA MEETS WITH USA HOUSE REP. GREGORY MEEKS
His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa holds a meeting with USA House Representative, Mr Gregory Meeks ahead of the High-Level Segment of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) in New York, United States of America. The engagement provides an opportunity for the advancement of U.S.–South Africa congressional dialogue and strengthening of bilateral […]
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA WISHES JEWISH COMMUNITY SHANAH TOVA
President Cyril Ramaphosa offers his warm compliments to South Africa’s Jewish community for the celebration of Rosh Hashanah (New Year). President Ramaphosa said: “I wish our Jewish community Shanah Tova as you spend this time in prayer for forgiveness and in celebration of a fresh start in all areas of life. “We are blessed as […]
WORLD LEADERS UNITED IN DEFENCE OF INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW TO UPHOLD HUMANITY IN WAR
Alarmed by widespread violations of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) in conflicts around the world and the resulting unconscionable human suffering, we, the leaders of Brazil, China, France, Jordan, Kazakhstan and South Africa, together with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), urge States and the international community to act. A year ago, we launched […]
MINISTER CHIKUNGA PRESENTS SOUTH AFRICAN REPORT ON THE BEIJING PLATFORM FOR ACTION AT UNGA
The Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities arrives in New York as a presidential delegate to present South Africa’s Beijing Platform for Action at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80). The Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action was adopted by World Leaders. It is a landmark global agenda […]
MINISTER LAMOLA CONCLUDES HIS WORKING VISIT IN CALIFORNIA
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr. Ronald Lamola, has concluded a successful working visit to Los Angeles, California. The visit forms part of South Africa’s priority of forward-looking economic diplomacy by actively building strategic partnerships. The visit powerfully showcased South Africa‘s dynamic film, music, and arts sectors, leveraging Los Angeles’s creative leadership to […]