TUESDAY, 25 NOVEMBER 2025, 03:12
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...
The G20 Leaders’ Summit commences in Nasrec, Johannesburg on Saturday.
Government funding for clearing invasive alien plants has shrunk dramatically.
Some roads across Gauteng have been affected to allow world leaders to travel to and from the summit
High debt serving cost hinder Africa’s development
African leaders have underscored the urgent need for coordinated action to tackle the immediate burden of high debt service costs and address the underlying causes of recurring debt crises on the continent.
These sentiments were expressed by African Heads of State and Government, the African Union (AU), and African organisations,...
People, including members of the LGBTQIA community dressed in black, gathered at Constitutional Hill
Africa on the rise
President Cyril Ramaphosa says Africa’s rising trajectory and growing global influence must be matched by stronger continental cooperation to drive the economic growth needed for lasting development.
“Deepening our economic cooperation is essential for continental development and integration, building our resilience and self-reliance. It is imperative that we...
Two trillion dollars were invested into clean energy last year, however, only 2% went into Africa
Operation Dudula says their planned protest is to reinforce the prioritisation of South Africans
Deputy President Mashatile and President Macron honour French anti-apartheid activists
Deputy President Paul Mashatile and French President Emmanuel Macron have this evening led a solemn wreath-laying ceremony at Freedom Park Heritage Site and Museum to honour French citizens, who supported South Africa’s struggle against apartheid.
President Macron arrived at the heritage precinct...
Mangena says the incident was aimed at interfering with their work and instigating violence.
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...
Johannesburg, are also advised to use alternate routes due to a hard lockdown
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
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...
SAPS has strengthened its frontline policing capacity with the deployment of nearly 3560 personnel.
They are calling on the government to take action as vulnerable women and elderly are victims.
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
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
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...