CHINESE-FUNDED ENTERPRISES IN SA ENHANCE UNIQUE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THAT BENEFITS ALL
During his 4th state visit to South Africa last August, Chinese President Xi Jinping famously described bilateral relations between the two allies as having entered the “golden era”. This year, in September, SA President Cyril Ramaphosa reciprocated by undertaking a state visit to China, where he was received with great pomp and ceremony. The September meeting […]
SACP SET TO SHAKE TRIPARTITE ALLIANCE TO THE CORE AS IT MOVES TO CONTEST ELECTIONS ALONE
SA Communist Party members converge in Gauteng’s Ekurhuleni region in what could become a watershed moment in the ANC-headed Tripartite Alliance that has governed democratic South Africa since 1994. Bilateral relations between key components of the Tripartite Alliance, the ANC and SACP, have grown so frosty the fall-out is all but an open secret. The […]
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA CONCLUDES MPUMALANGA PROVINCIAL EXECUTIVE MEETING
President Cyril Ramaphosa has concluded the 3rd session between the National Executive and a provincial executive council of the Mpumalanga provincial executive, following meetings with the provincial leadership of Limpopo and KwaZulu-Natal. Over the next year the National Executive is planning to meet with the leadership of all other provinces. The meeting acknowledged the great potential […]
PROF LENKABULA’S RE-APPOINTMENT AS UNISA HEAD BODES VERY WELL FOR THE FUTURE
Her steely resolve and determination, guts and forthrightness coupled with her erudite nature have seen Prof Puleng LenkaBula rewarded with another five years at the helm of Africa’s foremost distance education mecca that is Unisa. “At its sitting on Monday, 9 December 2024, the University of South Africa’s (Unisa) Council announced the re-appointment of Prof […]
SA COMMUNIST PARTY DECRIES CHRIS HANI’S KILLER’S EXIT WITH SECRETS
The statement below was issued by the South African Communist Party: “The Constitutional Court’s order on 21 November 2022, under the leadership of Chief Justice Raymond Zondo, granting Janusz Waluś parole within ten days, remains a source of profound anger and disappointment. This is true not only for the Hani family and the South African […]
REFLECTIONS AS WE DRAW TO THE END OF THE YEAR
As the final days of 2024 rapidly approach, the world braces for a whirlwind of reflection, celebration, and anticipation. From the unprecedented inception of the Government of National Unity (GNU), to scooping up six official medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics, this year has certainly left an indelible mark on history. As we etch nearer […]
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA SPEAKS DURING STATE VISIT TO ALGERIA
“Ladies and Gentlemen, we have just concluded a successful 7th session of the Bi-National Commission between the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria and the Republic of South Africa. President Tebboune and I were extremely satisfied with the detailed report that was presented on progress in the key areas of cooperation between Algeria and South Africa. […]
DEPUTY PRESIDENT MASHATILE TO LEAD THE BIENNAL MEN’S PARLIAMENT AND DISSEMINATION OF BETTER MEN 4 TOMORROW CAMPAIGN
Deputy President Paul Mashatile will tomorrow, Saturday, 07 December 2024, lead the biennal Men’s Parliament and Dissemination of Better Men 4 Tomorrow Campaign in Cape Town, Western Cape Province. The Deputy President will attend and deliver a keynote address during day two of the biennial Men’s Parliament & Dissemination of Better Men 4 Tomorrow Campaign, […]
SA PLEDGES FULL SUPPORT TO THE UN SECRETARY-GENERAL’S SPECIAL ENVOY IN SYRIA
The South African Government expresses grave concern following the offensive attack on the Governorate of Aleppo and Idlib in the Syrian Arab Republic, which has resulted in the loss of lives, wanton destruction of property, especially critical infrastructure and displacement of people. South Africa pledges full support to the efforts of the UN Secretary-General’s Special […]
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA TO UNDERTAKE STATE VISIT TO PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF ALGERIA
President Cyril Ramaphosa will, at the invitation of His Excellency, Mr Abdelmadjid Tebboune, President of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, undertake a State Visit to Algeria from 05 to 07 December 2024. The two Heads of State will co-chair the 7th Session of the South Africa-Algeria Binational Commission (BNC). President Cyril Ramaphosa will lead […]
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA RESHUFFLES CABINET
The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 “Constitution” vests executive authority of the Republic in the President. The President exercises executive authority together with other members of cabinet in fulfilling various provisions of the Constitution and national legislation. In order to ensure the effectiveness of cabinet in delivering to its mandate and in […]
SOUTH AFRICA CALLS FOR JOURNALISTS TO ENTER THE 2025 SADC MEDIA AWARDS COMPETITION
The South African journalists/media are invited to submit their entries for the 2025 SADC Media Awards competition. The SADC Media Awards competition is open to journalists from the SADC Member States. The SADC Media Awards were established in 1996 to recognise best media work in disseminating information on SADC to support the process of regional […]