MINISTER GEORGE LEADS THE G20 ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE SUSTAINABILITY WORKING GROUP
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, will lead the Group of Twenty (G20) Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group (ECSWG) as part of South Africa’s Presidency of the G20. Themed, Solidarity, Equality and Sustainable, South Africa’s Presidency of the G20 has the main objective to advance the environmental dimension of […]
HYACINTH AT HARTBEESPOORT DAM SIGNALS THE SLOW DEATH OF OUR ENVIRONMENT
At Hartebeespoort Dam, a tranquil body of water that once served as a vital resource for wildlife and local communities has been plagued by an invasive, rapidly-spreading menace: the water hyacinth. This vibrant yet destructive plant has transformed the dam into a hazardous, stagnant swamp. What was once a serene landscape of biodiversity is now […]
“MIRACLE OF MIND” APP SHATTERS RECORDS WITH 1 MILLION DOWNLOADS IN UNDER 15 HOURS
The app world is no stranger to blockbuster launches — yet even with massive marketing budgets and tech firepower, few apps hit 1 million users on day one. ChatGPT reached 1 million users in 5 days, an impressive feat at the time. TikTok took 8 months to hit the same mark. Traditional social platforms like […]
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA RETURNS FROM INAUGURATION FOR FIRST FEMALE PRESIDENT OF NAMIBIA
President Cyril Ramaphosa has concluded his working visit to the Republic of Namibia where he attended the inauguration ceremony of President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. The ceremony which coincided with the Republic’s 35th Anniversary of Independence Day was held today, Friday, 21 March 2025 at the State House in Windhoek. The President was accompanied by the Minister […]
HAVE POWER RELATIONS CHANGED?
As South Africa marks Human Rights Day, March 21 in remembrance of Sharpeville Massacre of 1960, the question stands: has the power relations picture changed? Margaret Thatcher said there were a lot of nobodies in the UK who are somebodies in SA. Applying sanctions would increase a lot of nobodies in the UK. Thatcher’s rationale […]
KIRSTY COVENTRY MAKES MULTIPLE HISTORY AS SHE BECOMES IOC PRESIDENT
The campaign and endorsement by Global South Media Network (GSMN) of Kirsty Coventry to become the new IOC boss has come to fruition. Zimbabwean Sports Minister Kirsty Coventry has made history after she was elected president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). After defeating six male competitors for the position, Coventry becomes the first ever […]
DISINFORMATION CAMPAIGN BY THE WEST TARGETING SOUTH AFRICA
Over the past few days, a wave of misleading posts has circulated online, claiming that Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov explicitly accused South Africa of human rights violations. These allegations stem from a brief clip of Lavrov speaking with Judge Andrew Napolitano, Larry Johnson, and Mario Nawfal. In truth, the excerpt in question was deliberately […]
FAREWELL TO A MAN OF INTEGRITY
On 14 March 2025 many of us gathered at one of the Johannesburg cemeteries to bury a South African whom many speakers hailed as a person of integrity, who dedicated his life to the betterment of his fellow human beings. This was the businessman, Khomotso Jacob ‘Bobby’ Makwetla, who, among other engagements, was a distinguished […]
MEC MAILE’S ADDRESS AT THE WINNIE MANDELA PUBLIC LECTURE
“It is an honour to stand before you this evening, on this auspicious occasion of the launch of the Qhakaza: Pain Undefined exhibition curated by one of the most iconic fashion artists of our time, Gift Kgosierileng. This evening, we gather here in memory and celebration of a great revolutionary, Mama Winnie Nomzamo Madikizela-Mandela, whose life and legacy […]
REMARKS BY DEPUTY PRESIDENT MASHATILE DURING INTERVIEW WITH THE FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE CLUB OF JAPAN
“Good afternoon, I would like to begin by officially thanking all the Ministers, Deputy Ministers, Senior Government Officials, the South African Embassy and all our counterparts for making this short visit a great success. The past three days have been very busy with the delegation and I meeting with the Prime Minister, Chief Cabinet Secretary, members […]
SA CONDEMNS ISRAELI AIRSTRIKE ON GAZA, BREACHING TWO-MONTH CEASEFIRE
South Africa condemns the massive Israeli airstrikes launched across Gaza on Tuesday, which have killed over 350 Palestinians. These deadly airstrikes emerge after a failure to implement the second stage of the peace agreement by Israel and despite ongoing negotiations to ensure that the ceasefire holds. The fatal attacks were reportedly greenlighted by the Israeli […]
SANRAL HOSTS “TAKING SANRAL TO THE PEOPLE” ENGAGEMENT SESSION
The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL), in partnership with the City of Johannesburg, will host an information sharing session with small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) to introduce its upcoming projects on the N1 and N3 national roads in Johannesburg. Aptly titled Taking SANRAL to the People, the session will also provide […]