Africa: AU Commission Chairperson Congratulates Navi Pillay On Nobel Peace Prize

The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has congratulated South African jurist Navanethem "Navi" Pillay on being awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace… Read more »

Africa: SA Pushes for Permanent African Representation On UN Security Council

South Africa is pushing for greater African representation on the United Nations Security Council, with the country using ongoing intergovernmental negotiations on UN reform to… Read more »

Africa: South Africa Champions Practical Brics Outcomes for Global South

South Africa is advocating for the delivery of practical outcomes for developing countries at the 18th BRICS Summit. Read more »

Africa: Lamola Calls for South Africa-Zimbabwe Ties to Deliver Jobs, Investment and Infrastructure

South Africa and Zimbabwe must move beyond their strong historical and political ties and translate their bilateral relationship into tangible economic opportunities, including… Read more »

Southern Africa: President Pledges to Drive Deeper Economic Integration As South Africa Takes SADC Chair

President Cyril Ramaphosa has pledged to use South Africa's chairship of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to deepen regional economic integration and advance… Read more »

Africa: Beyond the Scoreboard - South Africa Must Continue to Believe in the Power of Sport

South Africa's pursuit of sporting excellence is about more than winning medals, lifting trophies or achieving victories on the global stage. It is about building a nation that… Read more »

Africa: South Africa, Germany Deepen Strategic Partnership

South Africa and Germany have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their Strategic Partnership, with discussions focusing on expanding economic cooperation, accelerating… Read more »

Africa: Presidency Rejects Claims South Africa Is Isolated From Africa

The Presidency has dismissed what it describes as a sustained misinformation campaign aimed at portraying South Africa as isolated from the rest of the African continent, following… Read more »

Africa: South Africa, Namibia Urged to Accelerate Energy, Mining Cooperation to Drive Regional Growth

South Africa and Namibia have been urged to accelerate cooperation in the energy and mining sectors to unlock the economic potential of recent oil and gas discoveries and deepen… Read more »

Africa: President Ramaphosa to Lead AU Mission to DR Congo As Africa Strengthens Ebola Response

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday undertake a high-level African Union (AU) solidarity visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), reaffirming Africa's collective… Read more »

Africa: South Africa Unlocks $14bn Afreximbank Programme to Drive Industrial Growth

Government is deepening its efforts to build State capacity and unlock development finance to drive industrialisation after securing access to a US$14 billion funding programme… Read more »

Africa: Deputy President Urges Chinese Medical Technology Company to Invest in South Africa

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has called on Chinese medical device and healthcare technology manufacturer Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics to consider expanding its footprint in… Read more »

Africa: South Africa and Malawi Governments Collaborate On Repatriation Efforts

The South African and Malawian governments have intensified efforts to facilitate the repatriation of Malawian nationals, with 980 people having already left the Lindela… Read more »

Africa: Cape Town Marathon Earns Historic World Major Status for Africa

Africa has secured a historic place on marathon running's biggest stage, with the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon officially confirmed as the first Abbott World Marathon Major to be… Read more »

Africa: South Africa Gears Up for Africa's Biggest Aerospace and Defence Showcase

South Africa has declared itself ready to host the 13th biennial Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) trade exhibition and airshow, as the country marks 100 days to go before the… Read more »

Africa: South Africa to Send Envoys Across Africa and Globally to Tackle Migration Challenges

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that South Africa will dispatch envoys across the African continent and to other parts of the world, as government intensifies diplomatic… Read more »

Africa: Presidents Ramaphosa, Ruto Position South Africa and Kenya As Drivers of Africa's Global Agenda

South Africa and Kenya have rejected the notion that Africa is merely a spectator in a rapidly changing global order, with Presidents Cyril Ramaphosa and William Ruto asserting… Read more »

Africa: Presidency Notes Latest ICJ Order in South Africa's Genocide Case Against Israel

The Presidency has noted the latest order issued by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the case brought by South Africa against Israel under the Convention on the… Read more »

Africa: South Africa to Host Inaugural Eswatini, Mozambique Water Meeting

Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina will host and officially welcome her counterparts from Eswatini and Mozambique at the inaugural Council of Ministers Meeting of the… Read more »

Africa: Africa Must Reduce Dependence On External Markets - Lamola

International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola says Africa must urgently accelerate regional integration and intra-African trade to shield the continent from… Read more »

Africa: Africa Urged to Strengthen Space Governance for Global Space Economy Participation

Africa's meaningful participation in the rapidly expanding global space economy will depend not only on technological advancement, but also on strengthening the continent's legal,… Read more »

Africa: Manamela Secures Business Backing for South Africa's Skills Revolution

The Minister of Higher Education and Training, Buti Manamela, has secured commitments from private sector leaders to partner with government in advancing South Africa's skills… Read more »

Africa: South Africa Joins Efforts to Combat Ebola Outbreak

South Africa has pledged an initial $5 million contribution to support a $319 million continental preparedness and response plan, as Africa mobilises to combat its second-largest… Read more »

Africa: Ntshavheni's Cape Town Outreach Highlights Citizens' Role in Building South Africa

Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni used her post-Budget Vote outreach activities in Cape Town to urge South Africans to take greater responsibility for the country's… Read more »

Africa: South Africa to Champion Climate Cooperation At Copenhagen Summit

As South Africa prepares to participate in the 2026 Copenhagen Climate Ministerial Summit, government says it will reaffirm its commitment to multilateralism as a key driver of… Read more »