G20: JMPD announces closure of R28 

With the G20 Leaders’ Summit currently underway, law enforcement agencies are actively monitoring critical transport routes across the City of Johannesburg and surrounding areas and have announced the closure of the R28 northbound.“This increased visibility is in response to heavy convoy movements heading towards the Nasrec precinct. Motorists...

SA seals key agricultural trade deal with Vietnam

South Africa’s agricultural sector has achieved a major diplomatic and trade milestone, following the finalisation of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, a move expected to strengthen bilateral cooperation and unlock new opportunities for South African producers in one of Asia’s...

G20 Leaders’ Summit declaration ‘revolutionary’ for Africa, Global South

“The world is here, the African continent is here, [global] institutions are here. Multilateralism has been affirmed. The multi-polar world is in real action.”

These were the words of Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, following the announcement that the G20 Leaders’ Summit...

G20 Leaders’ Summit adopts declaration

Presidential Spokesperson Vincent Magwenya has confirmed that the leaders of the G20 have reached a consensus for a G20 Leaders’ Summit declaration to be adopted.

Magwenya was speaking to the media on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders’ Summit held at the Nasrec Expo Centre, in Johannesburg.

“[The declaration] has been adopted by the leaders...

G20 must reflect aspirations of Africa and the world 

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the first-ever G20 Leaders’ Summit on African soil must reflect the aspirations of both the continent and the wider global community.

Opening the two-day gathering at Johannesburg’s Nasrec Expo Centre on Saturday, the President noted that while the G20 once focused mainly on macroeconomic issues,...

President Ramaphosa underscores SA’s commitment and responsibility as G20 President

President Cyril Ramaphosa told delegates attending the G20 Leaders’ Summit that South Africa understands the responsibility of being entrusted with the Presidency of the G20.

“In the execution of its task as the President of the G20, South Africa has throughout the past year – through its...

Is there anything better than hitting the long road and stopping at your favourite placed for that road trip pie? But which beloved pastry rules the roost? Riaan Manser gives his take on five of the best in this week’s Pick of the Pies. Who’s your winner?

G20 Leaders’ Summit officially kicks off

Heads of State and Government, international organisations, leaders and high-level delegates have arrived for the much anticipated opening day of the G20 Leaders’ Summit.

The summit – a historic, first of its kind for the African continent – is being held at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg, from today until Sunday.

Leaders from...

One of the two men allegedly shot by popular Limpopo musician Lehlogonolo Katlego “Shebeshxt” Chauke in October sustained a bullet wound to the jaw, the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court heard.

The South African Human Rights Commission has found that municipal service delivery in North West has deteriorated to the point of systemic collapse, with 14 municipalities out of 19 – and the provincial government – implicated in widespread violations of residents’ basic rights.

G20 Leaders arrive to warm welcome at Nasrec Expo Centre

Deputy President Paul Mashatile and several Cabinet ministers arrived early this morning at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg to welcome G20 leaders attending the G20 Leaders’ Summit, which officially opened at 10am today and ends tomorrow.

Some G20 leaders arrived in South Africa during the week, while others touched...

Law enforcement on high guard as dignitaries pour in for G20 Leaders’ Summit

Law enforcement is on high alert and ready to ensure the safe, smooth and secure running of the G20 Leaders’ Summit commencing at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg today.

This, according to South African Police Service national spokesperson, Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, who spoke to SAnews at the centre...