President hails exit from greylist

South Africa’s delisting from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) greylist bodes well for the integrity and reputation of the country’s financial system, status as an investment destination and for the economy as a whole, says President Cyril Ramaphosa.

South Africa has officially exited the greylist after successfully implementing key reforms...

President Ramaphosa calls for enhanced ASEAN-AU cooperation

By Neo Bodumela

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for a strengthened strategic alliance between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and African Union as two major blocs in the global South. 

The President was delivering remarks at the 20th East Asia Summit during a Working Visit to...

SA calls for unity ahead of G20 Women’s Declaration

South Africa has called on G20 member states to exercise maximum flexibility and solidarity as the Empowerment of Women Working Group (EWWG) enters the final phase of negotiations on the first-ever G20 Ministerial Declaration on the Empowerment of Women.

Delivering her welcoming remarks at the 4th Empowerment of Women Technical...

SA to relaunch TB Caucus to combat national epidemic

To enhance the government’s efforts in combating tuberculosis (TB), Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi and National Assembly Speaker, Thoko Didiza, are set to lead the relaunch of the South African TB Caucus.The relaunch is set to take place in Parliament, on Tuesday,28 October 2025.

According to the Department of Health, TB has...

Transnet agreement sees revival of steam train service

In a landmark moment for South Africa’s tourism and heritage rail sector, Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) and the Outeniqua Choo Tjoe Company have signed a 25-year concession agreement to operate and manage the iconic Outeniqua Choo Tjoe heritage railway line.

This long-term concession marks a significant milestone...

Africa Kaizen Annual Conference gets underway

More than 240 participants from over 28 countries are taking part in the Africa Kaizen Annual Conference (AKAC) currently underway in Boksburg.The two-day conference which kicked off on Monday in Gauteng, is taking place under the theme: “African Industrialisation through Fostering Competitive Firms and Value Chains on the...

SA to forge trade agreements with Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam

By Neo BodumelaKuala Lumpur, Malaysia – South Africa is working closely with Indonesia, Vietnam and Malaysia to establish free trade agreements in a move that will propel the nation’s drive to diversify its markets.This was announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa following a visit to the region over the past week...

President Cyril Ramaphosa has heaped praise on Malaysia for taking a “principled” position on the Gaza situation.

SAWS warns of severe thunderstorms

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned that Limpopo and Mpumalanga could experience severe thunderstorms on Monday and Tuesday.

“Thundershowers are expected to develop this afternoon [Monday] and have a potential of becoming severe over vast parts of Limpopo and Mpumalanga,” SAWS said.

This will lead to heavy downpours, strong gusty...