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President Cyril Ramaphosa at the TICAD in 2019. Photo: Supplied

Time to elevate the cooperation between Africa and Japan

The TICAD 9 conference brings together African and Japanese leaders to co-create innovative solutions, boosting collaboration and addressing global challenges

Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

DA slams R700m national dialogue as pricey ‘talk shop’

Several prominent foundations have withdrawn from the national dialogue citing poor planning and questionable spending

The policy prohibits consensual sexual intimacy in court buildings and discourages romantic relationships between members of the judiciary.

Judiciary adopts sexual harassment policy to curb abuse of power

The policy prohibits consensual sexual intimacy in court buildings and discourages romantic relationships between members of the judiciary

President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the opening session of the G20 foreign ministers meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Jerome Delay,File)

Ramaphosa to push for tariff relief, address refugee claims in US visit

President Cyril Ramaphosa will use his Washington visit to demand an end to US trade tariffs and counter refugee claims of racial persecution.

Trade, industry and competition minister Parks Tau. (Photo: X)

Transformation fund introduces new empowerment codes for transport sector

A significant portion of the R100-billion transformation fund will be allocated to the transport sector with an aim to unlock inclusive growth in the mobility value chain.

PSG players celebrate after the Champions League semifinal, second leg soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal at the Parc des Princes in Paris, Wednesday, May 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Paris joins Inter in Champions League final after extraordinary two days of football

Paris Saint-Germain defeated Arsenal 2-1 on Wednesday night, sealing their place in the Champions League final at the end of May in Munich. They will face Inter Milan, the survivors of a frenetic battle royale against Barcelona on Tuesday.

The question is not whether we can end hunger — it’s whether we are willing to act now. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Hunger in a land of plenty: A human rights violation and why South Africa must act now

The question is not whether we can end hunger — it’s whether we are willing to act now.

Irrespective of the examination by the Federal Maritime Commission, the ICJ Case and NATO Summit will provide the Trump administration with policy windows to convey its threats. (Reuters)

New Federal Maritime Commission inquiry could rock Pillars of Hercules in US-Spain relations

the US Federal Maritime Commission launched an examination to identify any regulations, policies, or practices by other parties that create unfavorable shipping conditions in several choke points around the world.

Sudan accuses the UAE of supporting genocide in West Darfur by aiding the Rapid Support Forces. Photo: Reuters/Goran Tomasevic

Sudan: A poisoned palace in a violent stalemate

Despite dramatic shifts in the frontlines, neither side is anywhere near the ‘total military victory’ wanted by Sudan’s warring generals.

International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola. Photo: Phill Magakoe/Gallo Images

SA downplays icing of Russian foreign minister as ‘family photo’ cancelled

South Africa attributes the cancellation of a photograph of foreign ministers at the G20 meeting to logistical constraints, rather than Western diplomats avoiding Russia’s Sergey Lavrov

eSwatini’s success against snakebites under threat after USAid funding freeze

Country that ‘achieved the impossible’ in reducing deaths to zero now faces closure of key treatment centre

Easy living: The Evergreen retirement village in Muizenberg has communal facilities, medical services and a walkway set in indigenous flora – but a luxurious lifestyle comes at a price. Photo: Supplied

Retire in a stylish village without buying a property

A newish way of living in a retirement village is through a life rights contract that involves single ‘deposit’ upfront

President Cyril Ramaphosa has laid strong foundations for the G20. Photo: Dwayne Senior/Getty Images

G20 meetings will go on with or without the US, says Ramaphosa

At the G20 foreign ministers’ meeting in Johannesburg, the president also stressed the need for inclusivity in tackling pressing global problems, from geopolitical tensions to climate resilience.

M&G apologises to Councillor Kaldine and retracts statement

The Appeals Panel of the Press Council overturns a ruling by the Deputy Press Ombud

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi. (File photo)

ANC’s Gauteng shake-up could hurt EFF’s election strategy

The Red Berets have leveraged their relationship with Premier Panyaza Lesufi to maintain their influence in the province

Economic Freedom Fighters commander-in-chief, Julius Malema. Photo: @EFFSouthAfrica

Political parties say postponing the budget tabling renders parliament useless

The parties accused parliament of failing its constitutional duties after the delay, caused by divisions in the unity government over a proposed VAT hike

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana.

Cabinet spokesperson shoots down DA claims of Budget victory

The rand depreciated after the postponement of the budget speech to 12 March

For a continent that boasts abundant renewable energy sources like hydropower, solar and wind, this cannot continue. Key challenges are infrastructure-related and poor investment. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)

Mission 300 hopes to redefine Africa’s energy landscape and climate resilience

Thirty leaders from the continent met in Ethiopia to discuss a project to give 300 million people access to electricity

Former ANC president Thabo Mbeki. (Photo by Gallo Images/Sharon Seretlo)

Mbeki calls on SACP to engage in national dialogue as tripartite alliance fights for survival

The South African Communist Party says it will not backtrack on its decision to contest alone in the 2026 local government elections

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu stops short of calling the ‘illegal’ base an act of treason.

Suspected Mpumalanga military camp violated security regulations

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu stops short of calling the ‘illegal’ base an act of treason