FOREIGN MINISTER LAVROV’S REMARKS ON THE G20’S OBJECTIVES IN 2025
“We commend the Republic of South Africa’s substantial preparations for the forum and the topicality of chosen thematic priorities. We are particularly impressed with the emphasis on a search for a common denominator in the interests of combining efforts to facilitate sustained growth and development. We still have a long way to go for attaining […]
FOREIGN MINISTER LAVROV’S REMARKS AT THE G20 FOREIGN MINISTERS’ MEETING
“We welcome the successful start of our South African friends’ presidency. We understand the choice of the geopolitical theme that is not quite relevant for the G20: the economy is increasingly a hostage and victim of political ambitions. The West’s attempts to contain the objective process of consolidation of new powerful centres of growth in […]
CHINESE FOREIGN MINISTER WANG YI PRAISES THE “AFRICA MOMENT” AT G20 MEETING
Chinese Foreign Affairs Minister Wang Yi, visiting South Africa for the G20 meeting of the organization’s foreign affairs ministers, has heaped praise and expressed gratitude to the hospitality of his hosts, the SA government. Of greater significance, Minister Yi acknowledged the hosting of the G20 summit for the very first on the African soil, just […]
ADDRESS BY PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHOSA AT THE G20 FOREIGN MINISTERS’ MEETING
“It is significant that the G20 Leaders’ Summit later this year will be convened for the first time on African soil. This highlights the growing importance of the continent in global economic, political and environmental discussions. Africa is home to some of the world’s fastest-growing economies and faces unique challenges, such as the impact of […]
NATIONAL WATER CRISIS POSES A HUGE THREAT TO PUBLIC SAFETY
South Africa is currently facing an imminent water crisis that is quickly rearing its ugly head. For almost two decades, the nation has been contending – not only with incessant power cuts – but also with severe water shortages. According to the latest United Nations (UN) data, the national population in 2025 will reach approximately […]
EXPROPRIATION ACT ADDRESSES HISTORICAL INJUSTICE INHERITED IN 1994
As an open society debate is always welcomed and has ensured that we build a society where the voices of everyone are heard. The signing into law of the Expropriation Act has evoked many responses, both within the country and further afield. Some of the responses have been far out of kilter with reality and […]
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA SPEAKS AT THE TRANSFER CEREMONY & MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR THE SANDF TROOPS KILLED IN EASTERN DRC
“Allow me to begin by extending our condolences on behalf of the South African government and people to the families and the people of the United Republic of Tanzania and the Republic of Malawi for the loss of their soldiers. We extend our gratitude to the Ugandan government and the rest of the SADC community […]
NORTH WEST PREMIER MOKGOSI’S REMARKS AT THE SONA DEBATE
Hon Speaker, allow me to take this opportunity to pass my sincere condolences to the family of Lance Bomdardier Itumeleng Macdonald Moreo of Dibate village in Mahikeng who is amongst the 14 members of the South African National Defence Force who were killed in Eastern DRC. We join the cries for many of our people […]
NW ANC CONDEMNS THE IRRESPONSIBLE ACTS OF A MAN WEARING PARTY REGALIA
“The African National Congress (ANC) in the North West Province unequivocally condemns the recent actions of an individual wearing party regalia who engaged in behaviour that is not only irresponsible but also detrimental to the values and principles we uphold. The ANC is founded on revolutionary discipline, honesty and loyalty to the decisions of the […]
AFRIKAANS-ONLY WANATU CASTS A DARK CLOUD ON OUR RAINBOW NATION’S SHINE
This past Wednesday, the Tshwane Metro Police Department stated that multiple vehicles had been impounded belonging to the new e-hailing service, Wanatu, after its drivers were found operating their vehicles illegally. The new app, launched at the end of 2024, has generated widespread contempt due to its strict Afrikaans-only policy for all of their employees. Following this, […]
PRESIDENT TRUMP’S MISGUIDED RANT REVEALS SA’S PERSISTENT RACIAL DIVISIONS
This week’s ill-informed rant by the US President Donald Trump is not in a vacuum. It derives its oxygen from the DA, AfriForum and their ilk who have openly cried out to the West and the US in particular to intervene in democratic South Africa’s internal affairs. Like AfriForum, the DA has played a significant […]
PRESIDENT TRUMP’S BAN SHOWS THAT DEPENDENCY IS AFRICA’S GREATEST DOWNFALL
This past week, USA President Donald Trump left the world dumbfounded after ordering an indefinite halt of the dispersal of HIV/AIDS medications for a whopping 90 days. This has sent a shockwave across global humanitarian and health communities, leaving many concerned about the devastating impact on impoverished nations that are exceedingly reliant on foreign aid. This executive order […]