DIRCO DEPUTY MINISTER PRAISES RELATIONS WITH RUSSIA
The Editor-in-Chief of Global South Media Network (GSMN), held an exclusive interview with DIRCO’s Deputy Minister, Ms Thandi Moraka
SA’S FOREIGN POLICY WILL REMAIN “UNCHANGED”, DIRCO’S MORAKA SAYS
DIRCO’S Deputy Minister Ms Thandi Moraka has echoed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s steadfast position that SA’s foreign policy remains unchanged in spite of the advent of the Government of National Unity (GNU). “South Africa’s foreign policy hasn’t changed and there is no appetite whatsoever to change it for whatever interest,” Ms Moraka said during an exclusive […]
SA “WELL-RECEIVED” IN RUSSIA AS TIES FLOURISH – DIRCO’S DEP MINISTER THANDI MORAKA
The participation of the SA government at the First Ministerial Russia-Africa Partnership is testament to the close-knit bilateral relations between Moscow and Pretoria. This is according to the Deputy Minister of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), Ms Thandi Moraka. She was speaking in an exclusive interview with the online news site Global […]
MINISTER GEORGE WISHES THE SOUTH AFRICAN DELEGATION WELL AS THEY DEPART FOR THE UNITED NATIONS FRAMEWORK CONVENTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE (UNFCCC)
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, expressed confidence in the South African delegation as they departed ahead of COP29, which is taking place from 11-22 November 2024 in Baku, in the Republic of Azerbaijan. Minister George will join the South African team in Baku as head of the delegation this week. […]
GOVERNMENT’S INEPTITUDE AMID FOOD POISONING IS ALSO KILLING US
During the recent months of September and October, the nation has been contending with a chilling trend of the deaths of children from food poisoning. Seventy-four high school pupils in the West Rand in Gauteng were admitted to hospital after a suspected food poisoning outbreak. Shortly prior to this, a handful of children were announced dead […]
IMMEDIATE SUSPENSION OF FOOD SALES ON SCHOOL PREMISES TO PROTECT LEARNERS
The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has instructed all schools to suspend the sale of food within and around school premises until further notice. This decision is informed by the recent and alarming increase in incidents of foodborne illnesses affecting learners across various schools in the province. The Department is deeply concerned by how these […]
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA’S REMARKS AT THE KZN PROVINCIAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
“Ladies and Gentlemen, Good Afternoon. I would like to thank the leadership of the provincial government for availing themselves for this meeting with members of the National Executive. This is our second engagement, as the National Executive, with a provincial executive council. Last week, we met with the Limpopo provincial government, where we said that […]
DEVELOPMENTS IN THE REPUBLIC OF MOZAMBIQUE
Today, Wednesday, 6 November 2024, the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, had a telephone call with his Mozambican counterpart, Minister Verónica Macamo, and reflected on the current security situation in Mozambique, following the recent general elections. Mozambique is experiencing outbreaks of protests in the aftermath of the general elections. South Africa […]
HEALTH IS A CRUCIAL PILLAR FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
In South Africa, the month of October specially spotlights the issue of health. October commemorates a number of health awareness days, including National Nutrition Week, National Stroke Week, World Mental Health Day, and National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Health is not merely a personal concern – it is a central aspect of national development, social […]
ERADICATING POVERTY FROM EVERY ANGLE MUST BE OUR MISSION
This past Thursday, the 17th of September, marked the 32nd annual International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. This day, also known as Poverty Day and instituted by the United National General Assembly (UNGA), is not only aimed at promoting vital discourses around the rampant issue of poverty, but also highlighting the frequently ignored aspects […]
DEPUTY PRESIDENT MASHATILE CONVENES THE INAUGURAL MEETING OF THE GNU CLEARING HOUSE
As South Africa marked the milestone of a 100 days in office of the Government of National Unity (GNU), Deputy President Paul Mashatile, in his capacity as Leader of Government Business in Parliament, will convene the inaugural meeting of the GNU Clearing House Mechanism, which was established by President Cyril Ramaphosa last month for the […]
ADDRESS BY PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA AT SOUTH AFRICAN AUTO WEEK 2024
“Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, Thank you for the opportunity to give this keynote address. This SA Auto Week is taking place at a time when business confidence is on the rise. There has been a marked improvement in investment sentiment in recent months. This is apparent among both local and international investors. Over the […]