FORMER PRESIDENT MBEKI TO ADDRESS DIRCO’S ANNUAL PEACE AND SECURITY DIALOGUE
Former President Mbeki to address DIRCO’s inaugural Annual Aziz Pahad Peace, Security and Human Rights Dialogue. The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) will host the inaugural Annual Aziz Pahad Peace, Security and Human Rights Dialogue on Monday, 31 March 2025, in Pretoria. Former President Thabo Mbeki will deliver a keynote address at the […]
IT’S OFFICIAL – RUSSIAN AMB ROMAN AMBAROV’S CREDENTIALS ACCEPTED BY SA PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA
Russian Ambassador Roman Ambarov said: “The complexities and difficulties of the present global geopolitical and economic landscape make it imperative for Russia and South Africa to cooperate more closely on the multilateral level. Our interaction has always been characterized by mutual respect and overall convergence of views on the topical issues of international and regional […]
BC STALWARTS TO HONOUR SLAIN DR GOMOLEMO MOKAE IN A SPECIAL MEMORIAL SERVICE
A glittering array of artists and political activists are expected to converge on Freedom Park, in Pretoria, on Friday to honour the legacy of slain Black Consciousness icon, Dr Gomolemo Mokae. Dr Mokae (61), was assassinated in his home in Zone 1 Garankuwa, north of Pretoria, three weeks ago. His assailants are still at large. […]
THE WOES IN THE FIELD OF HUMANITIES ARE PALPABLE
Our country is rife with challenges! Unemployment, poverty, crime, poor service delivery, sewage spillages, diseases, potholes, lack of proper medical services, gender-based violence, gangsterism, educational challenges … Is that what the field of the Humanities and Social Sciences (HSSA) has achieved thus far? Humanities scholars and researchers work diligently to expand the field of the […]
GOVERNMENT TO CONSULT OVER REGULATIONS OF CANNIBIS AND HEMP FOODSTUFFS
President Cyril Ramaphosa has affirmed his support for more stakeholder consultation and public participation on the formulation of new regulations that will limit health risk and the negative impact of foodstuffs containing cannabis and hemp, particularly on minors. In briefing the President, the Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, expressed concern about unregulated imported foodstuffs […]
EMPOWERING MINING COMMUNITIES: A HUMAN RIGHTS IMPERATIVE
Human Rights Month is a time for reflection and action. It reminds us of our responsibility to uphold the dignity, equality, and well-being of all people. One sector that often falls short in this regard is the mining industry, despite its immense contributions to economies worldwide. While mining generates wealth, too often, the communities that […]
DEPUTY PRESIDENT MASHATILE’S ADDRESS DURING WORLD TB DAY
“Compatriots, today, we join the global community to commemorate World TB Day. We unite as a nation with a shared purpose: to end tuberculosis (TB). This day is both a reminder of the challenges we face and a call to action. South Africa bears one of the highest TB burdens in the world, but we […]
SOUTH AFRICA TO HOST THE BI-CENTENIAL AFRICA CHILDREN’S SUMMIT
The South African government led by the Department of Social Development (DSD) in partnership with the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund will host the Bi-Annual Africa Children’s Summit from 4–7 April 2025 in Roedean Senior School and St John’s College Parktown, Johannesburg, South Africa. The Africa Children’s Summit 2025 (ACS 2025) is a landmark gathering aimed […]
MINISTRY CONFIRMS MEETING WITH AMBASSADOR RASOOL
The Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation confirms that Minister Ronald Lamola has met with Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool following his return from the United States of America. Following the meeting, a formal report will be submitted to the President for his consideration. Pending this, the Ministry or Department will not engage in public engagements on […]
RUSSIA’S AMB-DESIGNATE AMBAROV JOINS “BATTLE OF CUITO CUANAVALE” REMEMBRANCE
Ambassador-designate of Russia to South Africa Roman Ambarov on 23 March 2025 attended a Day of Reflection on Resistance and Liberation Heritage in commemoration of the Battle of Cuito Cuanavale at Freedom Park in Pretoria. The keynote address was delivered by Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture of the Republic of South Africa Mr. Gayton […]
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 […]