SA WELCOMES ISRAEL-HAMAS CEASEFIRE AND CALLS FOR LASTING PEACE
South Africa welcomes the ceasefire agreement reached between Israel and Hamas after 15 months of Israel’s genocidal onslaught on Gaza after Hamas and other armed groups launched an attack on Israel. South Africa calls for the implementation of a just and lasting peace that ensures the human rights of both Palestinians and Israelis are protected […]
DIRCO’S MINISTER LAMOLA IN SUDAN FOR THE C5 MINISTERIAL VISIT
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, has arrived in Juba, South Sudan, leading a South African government delegation. This visit comes at a crucial time following the decision by the parties to the Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution to the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS) to extend the mandate of the […]
MINISTER OF FINANCE ADDRESSES THE PRE-WEF BRIEFING SESSION
BELOW IS THE OPENING ADDRESS BY THE MINISTER OF FINANCE, MR ENOCH GODONGWANA, AT THE PRE-WEF BREAKFAST BRIEFING SESSION Introduction “Good morning, distinguished guests, colleagues in Cabinet, and partners in business. It is a privilege to welcome you to the Pre-WEF Breakfast Briefing Session. This gathering underscores the importance of collaboration between business and government […]
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA ATTENDS MOÇAMBIQUE PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION
President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Maputo, today, 15 January 2025, to attend the inauguration of President – Elect of Moçambique, His Excellency Daniel Chapo, following the Presidential, Legislative and Provincial Elections which were held in Moçambique on 9 October 2024. The inauguration of President – Elect Chapo provides an opportunity for all the people […]
YOUNG COMMUNISTS LAMBASTE “POLITICAL MAN-CHILD” COLLEN MALATJI OF THE ANC YOUTH LEAGUE
The Young Communist League of South Africa (Ufasimba) has laid a scathing attack on the President of the ANC Youth League, Collen Malatji, describing him as a “hollow figurehead”. Trouble started on January 10, during the annual Peter Mokaba Memorial Lecture delivered by Malatji, who attacked the Secretary-General of the SA Communist Party, Solly Mapaila, […]
UNISA AND MAKERERE UNIVERSITY SIGN STRATEGIC COLLABORATION AGREEMENT
Unisa and Makerere University, the largest and oldest higher learning institution in Uganda, have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on teaching, learning, and community engagement. On 13 January 2024, Unisa and Makerere University, Uganda’s largest and oldest institution of higher learning, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU), establishing a formal agreement to facilitate […]
IS SA UTILISING TECH EFFECTIVELY?
Prior to our ascent into 2025, the national government assented the South African Post Office Amendment Bill, in a last-ditch effort to reshape the Post Office infrastructure to provide diversified and expanded services. Although we are yet to see the full extent of this revamp by the South African Post Office (SAPO), this new bill has […]
SHOULD SOUTH AFRICA CONTINUE PUBLISHING MATRIC RESULTS IN NEWSPAPERS?
South Africa has a long-standing tradition of publish matric results in newspapers. In early January every year, many parents and their children wait anxiously for the publishing of matric results. Questions should be asked about the continued relevance of this tradition, even though it once symbolized transparency and accountability. We live in a time when […]
UNISA TO HOST THE 11TH ANNUAL DECOLONIALITY SUMMER SCHOOL
The University of South Africa’s (Unisa’s) College of Human Sciences (CHS) proudly announces the 11th anniversary edition of its esteemed Decoloniality Summer School, slated to unfold from 13 to 17 January 2025, at the Unisa Main Campus in Pretoria. The 2025 Summer School which will be held under the overarching theme “Fanon Beyond Fanon: Living […]
DEPUTY PRESIDENT MASHATILE DELIVERS PROFESSOR SIBUSISO BENGU’S EULOGY
“Today, we gather to pay tribute to a remarkable individual, Professor Sibusiso Bengu, a renowned revolutionary and intellectual of his time. As a country, we have lost a distinguished educator, diplomat, and servant of the people. Professor Bengu has played a key role in shaping education and other social policies, contributing to the transformation of […]
HONOURING THE LEGACY OF CHRIS HANI
Declaration of the SACP Fifth Special National Congress: “Consolidate and Build a Powerful Socialist Movement of the Workers and Poor.” Adopted by the Fifth Special National Congress at Boksburg, SA, on 14 December 2024 “This decisive and successful Special National Congress in memory of Martin Thembisile Chris Hani stands as a resolute affirmation of our […]
THE UNBEARABLE PRICE WE PAY FOR LAWLESSNESS
As the end of the year draws nearer, and the festive season kicks into full gear, many cities are grappling with an unsettling rise in lawlessness – one that is all too common during this time of the year. From heightened crime to rampant injuries, the festive season can – like the flip of a […]