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Pope Francis in DRC and South Sudan: One of His Most Challenging Visits Ever

On 31 January, Pope Francis departed from Rome to central Africa, to visit the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and its neighbouring state South Sudan. The visit was previously scheduled for 2022, but did not take place because of the pope’s health issues.

By Mario Aguilar Professor of Religion and Politics, Director of the Centre for the Study of Religion and Politics, University of St Andrews 4 days ago

Naledi Pandor Fosters More Relations in Meeting With Hellenic Republic

Minister of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, Naledi Pandor met with the Foreign Minister of the Hellenic Republic, Mr Nikolaos Dendias, during his working visit to South Africa.

By Tshegofatso Makola 12 days ago

South Africa Takes Center Stage at WEF 2023: Focusing on the "S" of the ESGs

As leaders from around the world gather for the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting 2023 16-20 January, South Africa is set to take center stage with a delegation that includes Nomzamo Mbatha as host, Chef Wandile Mabaso showcasing South African cuisine, Basetsana Kumalo as a keynote speaker, and performances from MiCasa and The Soil...

By Lindelwa Masuku 19 days ago

"Mr President, your Visit offers an opportunity for us to chart a path forward together, investing in each other's potential, and facing the challenges of our world together, as partners, and as friends, striving for equality, justice and fairness for all"

The determination of people in South Africa to continue the legacy of the great men and women who have built your democracy is truly inspiring

By King Charles III's full speech at State Banquet 2 months ago

THE GRAMMYS ARE COMING: A Look at the Nominees and Performers for the 65th Annual Awards

Hosted again, by our very own Trevor Noah. The 65th Annual GRAMMY Awards are just around the corner, and music fans all over the world are eagerly waiting to see who will take home the coveted awards.

By Lindelwa Masuku 11 days ago

World's fastest runner is missing $12.7 million from an investment account.

8-time Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt has discovered that he is missing $12.7 million from an investment account he had with Stocks & Securities Limited, an investment firm based in Kingston; Jamaica.

By Neo Poho 17 days ago

Borrowing money isn’t always a bad thing – debt can be a sensible way to build wealth

In South Africa, a person earning R20,000 a month commits on average 63% of their salary to repaying unsecured debt – such as credit cards, personal loans, overdrafts or “buy now, pay later” facilities

By Bomikazi Zeka- Assistant Professor in Finance and Financial Planning , University of Canberra 25 days ago

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COP27 explained by experts: what is it and why should I care?

COP27 is the 27th Conference of the Parties (countries) that signed up to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

Imraan Valodia and Julia Taylor·3 months ago

Security Council debates Russian withdrawal from crucial Ukraine grain deal

Ukraine and Russia account for roughly 30 per cent of the world’s exported wheat and barley, one fifth of its maize, and over half of its sunflower oil

UN Press·3 months ago

The Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II

The State Funeral Service will be attended by Heads of State and Overseas Government Representatives, including Foreign Royal Families, Governors General and Realm Prime Ministers

Royal family news·5 months ago

Queen Elizabeth, colonialism and land: ghosts of the past still haunt Cape Town today

British monarch Queen Elizabeth II’s passing has elicited many polarised responses, in the process allowing the ghosts of the past to resurface

Adam Haupt- University of Cape Town·5 months ago

‘Let us tell the next generation their futures are worth fighting for,’ says outgoing Assembly President

“The accomplishments of the last year would not have been possible without…Abdulla Shahid,” said Secretary-General António Guterres

UN Press·5 months ago

President congratulates Prime Minister Liz Truss of the United Kingdom

"President Ramaphosa looks forward to working with Prime Minister Truss to further strengthen the bonds of cooperation and friendship between the two countries"

Presidency Press·5 months ago

Liz Truss: who is the UK’s new prime minister and why has she replaced Boris Johnson?

Truss will become the Conservatives’ fourth leader and prime minister in just over six years. She’s Queen Elizabeth’s fifteenth prime minister, and the third woman to hold the job

Nicholas Allen - Reader in Politics, Royal Holloway University of London·5 months ago

Mikhail Gorbachev: southern Africans have a special reason to thank him

Southern Africans have a special reason to thank Gorbachev. He helped bring apartheid to an end. He did this both directly and indirectly

Chris Saunders - Emeritus Professor , University of Cape Town·5 months ago

What’s a banana republic? A political scientist explains

The term originated as a way to describe the experiences of many countries in Central America, whose economies and politics were dominated by U.S.-based banana exporters at the turn of the 20th century

Matthew Wilson-Associate Professor of Political Science, university of South Carolina·6 months ago

Is there really a paradigm shift in US/Africa relations? Why the answer seems to be yes

In South Africa – the first stop on this trip – Blinken unveiled the U.S Strategy Toward Sub-Saharan Africa, marking a remarkable paradigmatic shift in America’s engagement with Africa

Gilbert M. Khadiagala- Director of the African Centre for the study of the United States, Wits University·6 months ago

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