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Ndabeni to lead Women in Business Symposium Small Business Development Minister Stella Ndabeni will lead the Women in Business Symposium, which aims to help women-owned businesses to move from survival to sustainable growth.The symposium will take place at The Station in KwaZulu-Natal’s Durban on…
BRICS Summit concludes with adoption of New Delhi Declaration New Delhi, India — The 18th BRICS Summit, held under India’s Presidency, has officially concluded, with leaders adopting the New Delhi Declaration, which reaffirms the spirit of mutual respect and understanding, sovereign equality…
Architecture must help build a spatially just SA Architecture in South Africa must be about more than designing buildings but help shape a society in which people can live with dignity, access opportunity and participate fully in the social and economic life of their communities.This was the…
Call for stronger partnerships between government and the church Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has called for stronger partnerships between government and faith-based organisations to address unemployment, crime, inequality, poverty, and other challenges facing South African communities.Lesufi…
UIF concludes ex-mine workers outreach programme in Mthatha The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF), an entity of the Department of Employment and Labour (DEL), has concluded a long-running outreach programme aimed at assisting ex-mine workers and their families with benefits and compensation claims…
Government reaffirms partnership with faith-based organisations Social Development Minister Dina Pule has reaffirmed government’s commitment to working with faith-based organisations to strengthen families, support vulnerable communities and build a caring, resilient, and cohesive society.Pule…
SA calls for global oversight of artificial intelligence New Delhi, India - President Cyril Ramaphosa has identified artificial intelligence (AI) and related technologies as tools that, if used effectively and responsibly, can help reduce inequality, poverty and underdevelopment. However, he…
Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference gets underway The 69th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC) gets underway today, with the conference set to bring together parliamentarians and parliamentary officials from across the Commonwealth to discuss key issues affecting parliaments and the…
SAWS warns of disruptive rain in Western Cape, Northern Cape The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a Yellow Level 4 warning for disruptive rain over parts of the Western Cape and Northern Cape, with rainfall expected to cause flooding and significant disruption from Sunday afternoon…
No further sardine deaths reported as probe continues While the investigation into widespread sardine mortality continues, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has not received any further reports of dead or dying sardines since 3 September 2026.This comes as the…
Funding restored for TUT students after qualification code corrections The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has restored funding for 182 Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) students who were adversely affected by the N+ rule due to incorrect qualification code updates.The…
SA must build stronger science talent pipeline Shanghai, China- South Africa is seeking to strengthen its pipeline of scientists and innovators through investment in young researchers, skills development and international cooperation, while recognising that support must begin long before students…
Universities must bring industry into lecture halls Shanghai, China -Universities and companies must work together to ensure that graduates acquire the specialised knowledge, multidisciplinary outlook and practical experience demanded by rapidly changing industries, a senior Xiaomi executive has…
Diale-Tlabela condemns Gauteng taxi industry intimidation Gauteng Roads and Transport MEC Kedibone Diale-Tlabela has called on all stakeholders in the taxi industry to desist from intimidation, extortion, threats, violence, and any other form of unlawful conduct.This follows recent incidents of…
Call to close SA research funding gap Shanghai, China -South Africa must close the funding gap that prevents promising scientific research from being converted into commercially viable products and services, says Department of Science, Technology and Innovation Director-General Mlungisi…
BRICS to strengthen cooperation in ICTs New Delhi, India -BRICS says it will strengthen cooperation within its grouping in Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) to drive socio-economic growth and digital transformation.“We recognise the transformative impact of Information and…
BRICS urges international law to be applied in Palestine New Delhi, India - BRICS has called for adherence to international law to be applied in Palestine, in particular international humanitarian law and international human rights law, while also condemning all violations, including the use of…
BRICS expresses concern over trade-restrictive measures New Delhi, India -BRICS has expressed concern over the rise in unilateral tariff and non-tariff measures, saying such actions distort trade and are inconsistent with World Trade Organization (WTO) rules.“The proliferation of trade-restrictive…
President calls on BRICS to strengthen multilateral order New Delhi, India - As multilateral institutions and rules face growing threats, President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on BRICS countries to strengthen multilateralism through reform and action.“Over many decades, multilateralism has shown…
Well wishes over Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur President Cyril Ramaphosa has wished the Jewish community in South Africa and around the world a peaceful, safe, and joyous Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.“As the Jewish community enters the period of the high holy days, we are reminded of the abiding…
China seeks deeper science and innovation cooperation with SA Shanghai, China -China has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening science, technology and innovation cooperation with South Africa as the two countries work to give practical effect to their upgraded strategic partnership.Addressing…
SA urged to unlock battery mineral value Shanghai, China- South Africa and China are discussing the establishment of a China–Africa Innovation Alliance on Mining and Metallurgy to strengthen mineral-processing research, technology transfer and the development of higher-value products.Professor…
Global South must co-own technologies of the future – Nzimande Shanghai, China- South Africa has called for countries of the Global South to become producers and owners of emerging technologies as it moves to deepen scientific cooperation with China. Science, Technology and Innovation Minister…
SA ready for a new era in economic relations with India: Pres Ramaphosa New Delhi, India- As the global economy transforms, South Africa and India have a significant opportunity to deepen cooperation in investment, trade, exports, innovation, industrial development and sustainable growth, says…
