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Influential gathering: The majestic Church of Sava in Belgrade, Serbia. More than 130 countries have confirmed participation and more than four million visitors are expected for Expo 2027 which runs from 15 May to 15 August in the city. Photos: Supplied

Stage is set for SA to make its mark at Expo 2027 in Belgrade

The country recognises the platform as a way to strengthen partnerships, promote investment and showcase its cultural and economic strengths.

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[AFRICA-TICAD] Co-create Innovative Solutions with Africa

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), with overseas offices across thecontinent, works with African countries to pursue human security and quality growth.In this video clip, titled Co-creative Innovative Solutions with Africa, Dr TANAKAAkihiko, JICA President, outlines JICA’s approaches to addressing the multipledevelopment challenges facing Africa. Moreover, he proudly shares the solutions emergingfrom collective efforts through both […]

Shared perspectives: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s meetings have paved to way for their countries to explore new joint ventures. Photo: Supplied

Brazil and SA strengthen ties

President Ramaphosa’s visit has given a new impetus to the diversification of our bilateral relations, from trade and tourism to arts and culture, thereby heralding a stronger partnership.

High-level platform: The First Celac–Africa High-Level Forum seeks to bolster relations between Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean. Photo: Supplied

Celac and African states meet to craft inter-regional synergy

Within the framework of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (Celac) Closing Summit, chaired by Colombia, the First Celac–Africa High-Level Forum will be convened in Bogotá from 18 to 21 March this year.  The forum will bring together heads of state and government from Celac member states and 20 African Union countries, as […]

Raúl Santiago Aila is the ambassador of Argentina

Argentina: A story of bold policies and their results

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Netherlands Ambassador at Large for Cyber Affairs, H.E. Ernst Noorman pays a week long visit to South Africa to strengthen the partnerships with South Africa through engagements with government, private sector, academia and other key stakeholders in the field of digitilisation.

The Netherlands and South-Africa continue to deepen their partnership on all thingsdigital, cyber and tech

Netherlands Ambassador at Large for Cyber Affairs, H.E. Ernst Noorman pays a week long visit to South Africa to strengthen the partnerships with South Africa through engagements with government, private sector, academia and other key stakeholders in the field of digitilisation.

Global exposure: The traditional dancers of International Maarif School Johannesburg participated for an entire week in cultural exchanges at the renowned Children’s Day celebrations of Turkey. Photo: Supplied

Maarif foundation: from a footprint to a legacy

In the mid-19th century, Sultan Abdulaziz appointed Abu Bakr Effendi as his emissary on a humanitarian and diplomatic mission to the Cape at the Ottoman Empire’s cost. Effendi opened schools to educate the community and attained the desired peaceful relationship among the community despite theological differences. He wrote the first substantial and meaningful work in […]

Historical ties: The meeting reaffirmed the bondsbetween the Council of Arab Ambassadors and South Africa. Photo: Supplied

Council of Arab Ambassadors hosts ANC leader

The Council of Arab Ambassadors in South Africa hosted a high-level engagement with the ANC leadership, led by its secretary general, Fikile Mbalula, at the CT Hotel in Pretoria.  The meeting reaffirmed the bonds of solidarity between South Africa and the Arab world and underscored a shared commitment to justice, international law and human rights. […]

Beyond trade: How a new talent hub signals a deeper Sweden–South Africa partnership

In a shifting global landscape, middle-sized economies like Sweden and emerging economies like South Africa are increasingly looking to one another for collaboration in technology, green transition and digital transformation

Year of the Horse: The Chinese New Year celebration unfolded in the spirit of the season — rich with symbolism, optimism and shared joy.

Embassies mark milestones and traditions

The events celebrated women’s leadership, national milestones and cultural traditions, highlighting diplomacy’s role in fostering dialogue, unity and shared values across regions

Voices under Siege: Standing with Kashmir

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Country to emulate: For South African businesses seeking proven, scalable digital solutions, Lithuania offers not just a case study but a credible and relevant partner.

Women at helm of energy value chain

Four EU embassies in SA are supporting rural schools through education initiatives, advancing digital solutions for business growth and promoting clean energy and climate-smart horticulture to drive jobs, skills development and resilient local food systems

Martyr’s Avenue in the capital Baku is a sacred place for Azerbaijani, who come to lay carnations on the graves of the martyrs on the 20 January each year.

Azerbaijan marks the 36th Black January

On the night of 19 January the Soviet army occupied the cities of Azerbaijan and an unprecedented massacre took place

From fruit to butter, the women’s cooperative in Korhogo produces shea butter naturally, following traditional methods.

Journey through Côte D’ivoire

Today, Côte d’Ivoire stands as a country negotiating growth, memory and ambition

Ambassador of Tunisia Karima Bardaoui

African scientists call for continental mobility framework to stem brain drain

A high-level panel at the Science Forum South Africa has proposed an Erasmus-style qualification scheme for the continent, aimed at addressing persistent brain drain and strengthening scientific collaboration across borders. The forum, held at the CSIR in Pretoria, brought together government representatives, academics and industry leaders to examine how science diplomacy can advance Africa’s research […]

Thomas Pooley: Professor of Music at the University of South Africa, Ambassador Erika Alvarez Rodrigues, Marion Smith

Embassy of the Dominican Republic marks international day for the elimination of violence against women with special concert

The Embassy of the Dominican Republic in South Africa, led by Ambassador Erika Álvarez Rodríguez, commemorated the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women with a musical tribute in partnership with the UNISA Music Foundation. Observed globally on 25 November, the day was established by the United Nations in 1999 to raise awareness […]

DhoM: Ms. Mirka Wendt, Mr. Jerzy Kotwica, Ambassador Pekka Metso

Finland celebrates national day with vision for deepened South African partnership

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Deputy Minister of Transport Mkhuleko Hlengwa, Panama Ambassador in South Africa H.E. Rodrigo Guillermo Chiari, Mr Unathi Sonti – Executive Chairperson of MBC, Mr Kassim Mpaata SG of MOESNA, Mr Adrian Strydom – CEO of SAOGA (this was during Maritime Forward Africa Conference which was held in Cape Town, hosted by the Maritime Business Chamber)

South Africa regains seat on IMO Council after five-year absence

The Maritime Business Chamber (MBC) congratulates the Republic of South Africa on the country’s election back to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council for the 2026–2027 biennium. This important victory marks South Africa’s return to the IMO’s executive body after previously serving on the Council from 1997 to 2021. The country lost its seat in […]

Human rights defenders have an extraordinary power to drive change.

Human rights defenders play a critical role in driving social change, often working at personal risk to advance justice and accountability. The Human Rights Tulip is an annual award of the Dutch government that recognises and supports individuals who promote and protect human rights around the world. Since 2008, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has […]

The first Lady Emine Erdoğan visits international Maarif School Johannesburg

When First Lady Emine Erdoğan arrived in Johannesburg for the 20th G20 Leaders’ Summit, her schedule extended beyond official meetings. She used part of her time in the city to connect with young people, choosing to visit the International Maarif School Johannesburg, one of the Turkish Maarif Foundation’s key education hubs on the continent. Her […]