SA commemorates centenary of Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe

South Africa (SA) is commemorating the centenary of Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe, the esteemed anti-apartheid revolutionary and founding president of the Pan Africanist Congress (PAC). Born on December 5, 1924, in Graaff-Reinet, Sobukwe was a pivotal figure in the nation's liberation struggle. To hono…

UN concerned that South Sudan is on the brink of relapsing into widespread conflict

In a significant escalation of political tensions in South Sudan, First Vice President Riek Machar and his wife, Interior Minister Angelina Teny, were reportedly placed under house arrest on March 26. According to the Sudan People's Liberation Movement-In Opposition (SPLM-IO), an armed convoy led …

The 2024 Zambia Bribe Payers Index Survey report released

The ongoing battle against corruption in Zambia has garnered significant attention this week with the release of the 2024 Zambia Bribe Payers Index Survey Report. This comprehensive study, collaboratively conducted by Transparency International Zambia and the Anti-Corruption Commission, provides a…

SA International Relations Minister reiterates commitment to peace in the DRC

International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola has reiterated South Africa's commitment to peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), despite the imminent withdrawal of its troops. Lamola held a bilateral meeting with the DRC Foreign Minister, Therese Kayiwamba in Pretoria on Thursday.  Dima…

Academia, civil society role in shaping policies that align with G20 priorities highlighted

South Africa's (SA) Deputy Minister of Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation, Seiso Mohai, has highlighted the crucial role of academia and civil society in shaping policies that align with G20 priorities. Speaking at his department's G20 Seminar on Policy Priorities for African Development in Johanne…

SA President calls country's water challenges an emergency

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says the challenge of water in the country is an emergency. He was speaking at the National Water and Sanitation Indaba in Midrand, Gauteng province. The gathering is hosting leaders from around the country including ministers, Members of Parliament, mayors,…

SA Minister of tourism embarks on special outreach programe to Ghana

South Africa's Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille, embarked on a special outreach programme to Ghana from  March 26-28.  The visit aims to strengthen tourism partnerships, promote cultural exchange, and foster deeper collaboration between the two nations. Our reporter Lebogang Mabange has mor…

SA youth share perspectives on country's foreign policy

South African (SA) youth have shared their perspectives on the country's foreign policy following their participation in a high-level forum hosted by the Department of International Relations and Co-operation and the SA Institute of International Affairs. The event, held in Johannesburg focused on …

SA government has withdrawn its controversial ban on food products containing hemp, cannabis

The South African government has withdrawn its controversial ban on food products containing hemp and cannabis, following pressure from civil rights group Free SA. The reversal was confirmed by Health Minister Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi, who faced a potential court battle over the issue. The Foundation …

Veteran Zimbabwean journalist Geoffrey Nyarota laid to rest

Veteran Zimbabwean journalist Geoffrey Nyarota was laid to rest yesterday. Widely regarded as one of the country's most courageous and influential media figures, Nyarota rose to prominence in the late 1980s while serving as editor of The Chronicle, a state-run newspaper. His fearless reporting on t…