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Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin will visit Vietnam from January 14 to January 15, talks with the country's president and prime minister are planned, the Russian government said.
Meet the impressive University of Cape Town (UCT) graduates who have been named among the 11 recipients of the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship for 2025 in the Southern African cohort.
George voiced disappointment that Masilela had aired her grievances publicly, instead of addressing them directly with him.
Minister of Agriculture and Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen warns the escalating crime in the Nelson Mandela Bay, Eastern Cape, threatens the safety of tourists and hinders economic growth.
Minister of Water and Sanitation, Pemmy Majodina, presented a comprehensive R134 billion budget plan in July 2024 aimed at safeguarding South Africa’s water security.
During a compelling interview with Wang Lei from Xinhua, Dr. Iqbal Survé, a pioneering South African entrepreneur and media mogul, shared his insights on the profound impact AI is having on societal development, media transformation, and the future of journalism.
Like a scene from a poorly produced morality play, the banks, under the guise of self-appointed arbiters of integrity, have targeted Sekunjalo based on recommendations from the Mpati Commission of Inquiry.
The war being waged against Independent Media is not just an assault on a single institution—it is a coordinated and strategic attack on media freedom, the right to dissent, and the very soul of our democratic values.
Over 5,000 articles, many of them filled with insinuations, hearsay, and outright falsehoods, have been published with one goal in mind—undermine Sekunjalo’s credibility and drive the company to its knees.
Ramaphosa’s early political involvement was first shaped by Christian student politics and later Black Consciousness movements. But his trajectory soon intersected with the interests of South Africa’s corporate elite.
“I thought having a job would bring financial stability, but, it has brought nothing but a constant struggle to make ends meet,” said Mukwebo.
Public Works Minister seeks experts for new infrastructure advisory committees.
The Northern Cape Land Project celebrates 10 years of conservation, marking major achievements in expanding protected areas and securing key ecological corridors in the Succulent Karoo.
The Mayor of Johannesburg, Kabelo Gwamanda, has announced a new electricity surcharge for residents using pre-paid electricity.
The MK Party Youth League condemns the ANC and Democratic Alliance coalition as a betrayal of democratic values and a revival of apartheid-era ideologies, urging South African youth to resist.
It is then, no surprise that in contemporary political discourse, whataboutism is most frequently used by liberals to criticise arguments from the left. This is what they are trained to do in most humanities departments these days.
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have voiced their support for Kenyan protesters opposing the IMF and World Bank-backed 2024 Finance Bill, which threatens to impose burdensome taxes.
South Africa’s major political parties differ on a range of fundamental issue, making a workable coalition a challenge. Here’s a look at some of the policy positions.
In a bid to decarbonise its operations, TNPA has taken a pivotal step by awarding Amulet Group Consortium the contract to build a 20 MW solar plant at Richards Bay Port, aiming to contribute to South Africa’s net-zero emission goals.
Latest polling predicts that a coalition will be necessary to form a government after the upcoming elections in 2024. One variable that could drive an upset, or reinforce the status quo is the high number of undecided young voters.
Climate change is endangering the health of billions of workers globally, with excessive heat causing almost 19,000 work-related deaths each year, according to the International Labour Organisation
The DA blatantly exploited this trope in their recent electoral advert, where the South African flag is burned and desecrated while a Black male voice-over points out how dangerous a coalition between the ANC, the violent EFF, and the MK Party, referred to as the Zuma Faction, would be to the survival and security of all South Africans.
‘To fund these ambitious plans, we will introduce a tax on private sector profits, but exempt SMMEs from this tax,’ explained Scribante.
Visa waivers for travellers from Kenya and Ghana have catalysed a remarkable 15. 4% increase in international tourist numbers to South Africa, with African nations leading the charge.
It's a story of resilience, never giving up, having a passion for what you do. It's about Durban's most diverse culinary melting pot. It's Florida Road, writes Zohra Teke, part owner of a business there.