G20 supports plans to address barriers to Africa’s development
Members of the Group of Twenty (G20) have endorsed a work programme that identifies policy solutions that will address the barriers that limit Africa’s development and growth.
“During the discussion on the impediments to growth and development in Africa, members welcomed the work on strengthening institutions,...
Second G20 Trade and Investment Working Group meeting set for May
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) will host South Africa’s second G20 Trade and Investment Working Group (TIWG) meeting from 6-8 May 2025 in Somerset West, Western Cape. The meeting will bring together senior officials from member countries, as well as the European Union and African...
City of Johannesburg chief whip Sithembiso Zungu’s career has progressed over the past five years despite allegations of extortion under investigation by the Hawks.
A close-knit KwaZulu-Natal family is being torn in two after their relative was arrested this month for allegedly orchestrating the murder of his cousin, ANC veteran Zibuse Mlaba, in October 2021.
Political analyst Ongama Mtimka says the leadership of the Eastern Cape – not its policies – is preventing the province from realising its significant economic growth prospects.
South Africa and Ukraine solidify biliteral relations
By Dikeledi Molobela
President Cyril Ramaphosa and his Ukrainian counterpart, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, have used the official visit to deepen bilateral relations for the mutual benefit of the two countries.
President Ramaphosa hosted President Zelenskyy at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on Thursday, marking the first...
President Ramaphosa calls for comprehensive, unconditional ceasefire
By Dikeledi Molobela
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on both Ukraine and Russia to commit to a comprehensive and unconditional ceasefire, paving the way for meaningful dialogue and negotiations between the two nations.
The President emphasised that South Africa stands ready to continue to support all credible...
Six sluice gates to be opened due to heavy inflows
Amid rapidly rising water levels at the Vaal Dam due to heavy inflows from the upper catchments, the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) will open six sluice gates to manage the water inflow of 2056.50 cubic metres per second (m3/s) of water flowing into the dam.
The department announced the opening of a fifth sluice gate at...