WATCH: SONA praise singer refers to Ramphosa as 'Cupcake' – met with laughter and applause
Xhosa-speaking imbongi was honoured with one of the important elements of the SONA.
Undemocratic elements in GNU undermine democracy
By Michael Andisile MayaloIn recent discussions about national unity, the Government of National Unity (GNU) concept has gained traction as a potential solution to political fragmentation and discord. The appeal of a GNU lies in its promise to bring together diverse political factions to form a stable, inclusive administration.
'Oriental Paris' set to be China's global business centre
Shanghai is looking to expand its business with Africa
China widens its manufacturing base to IT and science
The country is turning its focus to rebranding its tagline to “designed in China”.
Kim's antics sure to keep Trump, Xi chats lively this week
Trump, the first visiting foreign head of state after the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China
Xi Jinping's firm grip on power
Xi’s military thinking and the party’s “absolute” control over the military included in its constitution.
Xi re-elected as China's Communist Party Central Committee secretary
President Xi Jinping continues as general secretary of the CPC Central Committee and leader one of the world's superpowers.
World's largest political party maps the future at congress
Chinese Communist Party to appoint top brass
Xi heralds "new era" for China
The 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China is underway
China a leader among major economies - Xi
In the past five years, China's gross domestic product grew from 54 to 80 trillion yuan, said the country's president Xi Jinping.
WhatsApp, Pooh Bear latest victims of China's censorship
The country’s so-called Great Firewall, is becoming tighter with Whatsapp being the latest social media giant to be affected.
Beijing pours funds into global fight against cybercrime
100 criminal investigation laboratories to be built in developing countries, mostly in Africa.
Making sense of social media requires brains and robots
More than 300 journalists attend the Media Co-operation Forum on the Belt And Road in China
China braves politics of Middle East
The country welcomed the Arab states for a large-scale economic and trade conference
Xi opens plenary session, calls on Brics to 'redouble efforts'
Chinese President Xi Jinping has opened the plenary session, calling on Brics countries to intensify its cooperation to stimulate growth potential.
Africa has great investment potential, Zuma tells Brics forum
President Jacob Zuma told the Brics Business Forum that the Mckinsey Report showed that Africa holds huge potential for international investors.
Xi calls for promotion of 'Brics Plus' approach
More emerging market should get involved, Chinese President Xi Jinping during his keynote address at the opening ceremony of the Brics Business Forum.
Brics seeks to beat challenges
Leaders, ministers and officials will strengthen ties and raise issues involving Brics economies and politics.
Brics summit to kick off in China
More than 1200 delegates and members of the media are expected to be hosted for the Xiamen event.
Balance of power sways to China in run-up to 9th Brics summit
Close to 1200 delegates are expected to attend the summit which begins Sunday and ends on Tuesday.
A new Chinese martial arts movie hero rolls into town
Jing Wu is the star of is the star of China’s record-breaking box office action movie Wolf Warrior II.
China seeks gaming ban on children playing after midnight
Could your teen be suffering from 'Internet Addiction Disorder'?
Tai chi is big in China and its influence is spreading globally
In Cape Town, a number of trendy spots offer eastern remedies, from traditional Chinese medicine to tai chi
China has embarked on swift course in cruise shipbuilding
The Chinese are hankering to gain a foothold in the higher-value cruise vessel building sector.
China has embarked on swift course in cruise shipbuilding
The Chinese are hankering to gain a foothold in the higher-value cruise vessel building sector