JOBURG MAYOR MORERO NEEDS ALL HELP IN FIGHT TO RECLAIM HIJACKED BUILDINGS
This past Wednesday, the executive mayor of Johannesburg, Dada Morero, made a magnificent stride towards reclaiming hijacked buildings across the sprawling city. He notably led a major raid in the hijacked buildings of the notorious Hillbrow, the epicentre of criminal activities. Hillbrow is amongst the most infamous hotspots for crime in the Gauteng region, notable […]
PALESTINE OFFERS PRESIDENT TRUMP THE OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE GOOD ON HIS PROMISE FOR PEACE
For once, hundreds of thousands of Palestinians – sparred from the devastation caused by the US-supplied Israeli tanks, drones and automatic gunfire – are flocking back to what were once their habitable neighbourhoods. Everything, literally, has been lost in almost 16 months of sheer annihilation, characterized by the death of more than 47 000 Palestinians who […]
PRESIDENT ASSENTS TO EXPROPRIATION BILL
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law the Expropriation Bill which repeals the pre-democratic Expropriation Act of 1975 and sets out how organs of State may expropriate land in the public interest for varied reasons. The Bill, which has undergone a five-year process of public consultation and parliamentary deliberation, aligns legislation on expropriation with the […]
REMARKS BY AMB WU PENG AT THE 2025 CHINESE NEW YEAR
“The Chinese New Year is the most important traditional festival of the Chinese nation. It embodies not only philosophies of peace, harmony and unity, but also shared values of humanity, such as family happiness, social inclusiveness, and the harmonious coexistence between mankind and nature. With the Spring Festival around the corner, I want to extend, […]
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA ADDRESSES THE SOUTH AFRICA NIGHT AT THE WEF
“It is an immense honour to welcome you to South Africa Night, a celebration of our nation’s vibrant culture and enduring spirit. This is a momentous year for South Africa. We are the first African country to assume the Presidency of the G20. Through South Africa’s G20 Presidency we will demonstrate our unwavering commitment to […]
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA ARRIVES IN SWITZERLAND FOR THE WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM
President Cyril Ramaphosa has this morning, 21 January 2025, arrived in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland where he will lead the South African delegation during the 55th World Economic Forum (WEF). The annual meeting is taking place from 20-24 January 2025 under the theme; “Collaboration for the Intelligent Age”. The meeting will convene global leaders to address key […]
DEPUTY PRESIDENT MASHATILE ADDRESSES THE 2025 NEDLAC LABOUR SCHOOL
“Last year in September I had the honour of attending the 29th Annual NEDLAC Summit, in a year that marked the 30th anniversary of South Africa’s democracy and NEDLAC. I am equally honoured today to have the opportunity to address the 2025 annual Organised Labour School. The Annual Labour School remains a critical platform for […]
STATEMENT BY THE DE KOCK FAMILY ON THE PASSING OF ADV RODNEY DE KOCK
“It is with great sadness, that the De Kock family announces the passing of Adv Rodney De Kock, a seasoned advocate and officer of the court, who, at the time of his departure, was the Deputy National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP). Adv De Kock was diagnosed with a particularly aggressive form of brain cancer […]
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA LEADS DELEGATION TO THE WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM
President Cyril Ramaphosa will lead the South African delegation to the 55th World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting that will take place from 20 to 24 January 2025 in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland. The meeting, convened under the theme “Collaboration in the Intelligent Age”, will foster new partnerships and insights to shape a more sustainable, inclusive future […]
MINISTER LAMOLA’S STATEMENT ON THE C5 MINISTERIAL MEETING
“I wish to start by commiserating with the people of South Sudan on the tragic killing of young boys from South Sudan in Khartoum. We condemn this act, we are encouraged by the willingness of the Sudanese leadership to investigate this matter and take swift action. We hope this matter can be speedily resolved by […]
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 […]