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First ever G20 Leaders’ Summit on African soil kicks off

Friday at 20:49 PM, via SAnews

First ever G20 Leaders’ Summit on African soil kicks off

A historic moment is unfolding in Johannesburg today as the world turns its eyes to Africa.

For the first time ever, the G20 Leaders’ Summit is being held on African soil.

South Africa – and by extension the continent – is poised to centre its priorities and those of the Global South on the global agenda like never...

Private sector commits billions to Africa’s clean energy transition

Friday at 20:13 PM, via SAnews

Private sector commits billions to Africa’s clean energy transition

Major private sector players have announced billions in new investment to accelerate Africa’s clean energy transition, unveiling ambitious commitments at the Global Citizen Scaling Up Renewables in Africa event on Friday.

The pledging session, led by Sabrina Dhowre Elba — activist, CEO and chair of the Global...

South Africa, UK raise US$11.34bn to boost fight against HIV, TB and Malaria

Friday at 20:12 PM, via SAnews

South Africa, UK raise US$11.34bn to boost fight against HIV, TB and Malaria

The Global Fund Eighth Replenishment Summit has concluded with pledges reaching some US$11.34 billion to bolster the fight against HIV, tuberculosis and malaria.

President Cyril Ramaphosa – co-hosted the summit alongside United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer – announced the outcome at final Summit...

President Ramaphosa pushes for implementation of Africa’s renewable energy pledges

Friday at 19:01 PM, via SAnews

President Ramaphosa pushes for implementation of Africa’s renewable energy pledges

President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the billions pledged to expand renewable energy across Africa, while emphasising that the real test will lie in implementation and in ensuring that the funds are spent on the right people.

“The funding pledged today is only the first step. The real test will...

EU pledges €7 billion to boost Africa’s renewable energy rollout

Friday at 18:59 PM, via SAnews

EU pledges €7 billion to boost Africa’s renewable energy rollout

The European Union has announced a new €7 billion pledge to accelerate renewable energy rollout across Africa, marking one of the largest commitments to the continent’s clean-power transition ahead of this weekend’s G20 Leaders’ Summit.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen unveiled the pledge during the...

UN calls for acceleration of climate finance ahead of G20

Friday at 18:34 PM, via SAnews

UN calls for acceleration of climate finance ahead of G20

United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, António Guterres, has urged developed nations to urgently accelerate climate finance to developing countries to deal with the unavoidable climate impacts that threaten to devastate vulnerable communities.

Addressing a media briefing on Friday in Johannesburg, ahead of the Group Twenty...

Acting Police minister welcomes more than 3 000 new police constables

Friday at 15:51 PM, via SAnews

Acting Police minister welcomes more than 3 000 new police constables

Acting Police Minister Prof Firoz Cachalia today welcomed 3 558 newly qualified police constables who completed their training at various South African Police Service (SAPS) academies in the country.

The passing out parades were conducted simultaneously at various police academies.

Of the total number, 2 036...

Deputy President meets with Zimbabwean Vice-President

Friday at 15:04 PM, via SAnews

Deputy President meets with Zimbabwean Vice-President

Deputy President Paul Mashatile on Friday met with Dr Constantino Chiwenga, the First Vice-President of Zimbabwe.The meeting took place at the Catalyst Hotel in Sandton on the sidelines of the Group of 20 (G20) Leaders’ Summit, which is scheduled to begin on Saturday, 22 November 2025, at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg,...

Basic Education publishes proposed amendments to school calendar policy

Friday at 14:55 PM, via SAnews

Basic Education publishes proposed amendments to school calendar policy

The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has published proposed amendments to the School Calendar Policy aimed at strengthening national coherence, simplifying implementation, and ensuring a streamlined framework for determining school term dates across all nine provinces. 

In a statement on Friday, the DBE said...

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