TO ALL MEDIA/NEWS EDITORS 14 April 2025 STATEMENT BY PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHOSA ON THE APPOINTMENT OF HIS SPECIAL ENVOY TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA I hereby announce the appointment of Mr Mcebisi Jonas as my Special Envoy to the United States of America, serving as the official representative of the President and […] Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the Appointment of his Special Envoy to the United States of America
In the world of sports photography, few names resonate as powerfully as Pitsi Vincent Matlou, known to fans and peers alike as Vino Snap or “The Eye of God” PITSI VINCENT MATLOU: “VINO SNAP” – THE EYE OF GOD BEHIND THE LENS OF SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY
By Zinhle Zikalala The 38th African Union (AU) Summit, concluded over the weekend in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and was a historic moment for Africa’s economic transformation and global trade relations. With the theme “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations”, the Summit not only addressed past injusti... 38TH AFRICAN UNION SUMMIT: UNLOCKING AFRICA’S ECONOMIC POWER AND GLOBAL INFLUENCE
What started as a breakthrough in mending religious tensions many years ago, has evolved into a unifying platform for many people across the globe. However, let us give you some context and a bit of background before we jump straight into it. Back in the year 2000, Sean and Brendan Tuohey travelled to Northern Ireland […] PeacePlayers South Africa using Hoop dreams to build an equitable society
Nairobi May 27 2024 African countries need to trade in value-added and intermediate goods with each other and the rest of the world in order to address the continent’s developmental challenges. Platforms like the African Continental Free Trade Area ( AfCFTA) must also be used to strengthen value chains across various sectors. These are [&hel... Africa needs to trade in higher-value goods to aid development
By: Roxanne Francis Our film industry has been dubbed “Africa’s most globally integrated and diversified economy” and it’s easy to see why. The recognition and platform given to the industry at the 74th Berlinale: European Film Market (EFM) once again positioned South Africa as a favourable film destination. In 2022, the *sector contr... The Future of African Filmmaking Takes Centre stage at the 74TH Berlinale: European Film Market
By Sithembile Ntombela South Africa is one of the countries that has shown interest and intent in the implementation of the Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement. The Agreement is positioned as Africa’s greatest economic tool towards achieving the self-sustainability championed in the African Union’s Agenda 2063, and also as it pert... AFRICAN MADE: POSITIONING SOUTH AFRICA’S ROLE IN AFRICA’S ECONOMIC PROSPERITY
The South African High Commissioner to Ghana, Grace Jeanet Mason has announced plans of more investments between her country and Ghana aimed at boosting trade volumes and intra-africa trade. Trade between Ghana and South Africa is already in excess of US$5 to 6billion annually, and available data reveal that as of November 2022, the top […] ... South African High Commissioner Pledges More Investments with Ghana
Mandela Day 2018 launch – a centenary celebration Yesterday 23rd April 2018, The Nelson Mandela Foundation launched Mandela Day at the Constitution Hill in honour of the legacy of Madiba and placing emphasis on the culture of volunteerism. The Foundation invited all to play a part in building a society inspired by the values of […] Mandela Day 2018 launch – a centenary celebration
Your Excellency Mokgweetsi Masisi, President of the Republic of Botswana, Your Excellencies High Commissioners of both South Africa and Botswana, Honourable Ministers and Deputy Ministers, Business Leaders, Distinguished Guests, Colleagues and Friends, Your Excellency, Mr President, I a... PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHOSA AT THE SOUTH AFRICA-BOTSWANA BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE
Your Excellency, President Alassane Ouattara, Ambassadors, Ministers, Members of the Media, Ladies and Gentlemen, President Ouattara and I, together with our respective delegations, have just concluded very warm and productive discussions. It is a matter of great significance that President Ou... PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHOSA’S REMARKS DURING A MEDIA BRIEFING ON THE OCCASION OF A STATE VISIT BY CÔTE D’IVOIRE PRESIDENT ALASSANE OUATTARA, UNION BUILDINGS
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) will host the South Africa- Côte d’Ivoire Trade and Investment Business Forum. The objective of the forum is to provide South African and Ivorian companies with a strategic platform to engage on bilateral trade and investment opportunities in both markets, while simultaneously affor... SOUTH AFRICA- CÔTE D’IVOIRE TRADE AND INVESTMENT BUSINESS FORUM
On 23 – 27 May 2022, Brand South Africa worked together with the South African Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) to host the annual Africa Communications Week (AfricaCommsWeek) in Johannesburg. The objective of the annual collaboration is two-fold: To leverage strategic partnerships with stakeholders to promote the country’s Na... Africa Communications Week 2022
President Cyril Ramaphosa has wished South Africans well on Africa Day, describing it as an occasion to reflect on our collective responsibility to further the cause of unity among the nations of the continent. Africa Day commemorates the founding in 1963 of the Organisation of African Unity, the forerunner to the African Union. “For us […] ... President Cyril Ramaphosa urges tolerance and unity on Africa Day 2022
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Mr Modipane was born in the Hoedspruit District of the then Eastern Transvaal. He was part of the democratic struggle during the late 1970’s until the dawn of democracy. He was the first Head of Mpumalanga Provincial Treasury (Member of the Executive Council for Finance). He left active Politics in 2002 to venture into the […] Mr Jacques Bushang Modipane
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Brand South Partners With Netflix to Celebrate and Showcase South Africa’s value proposition & its Vibrant Cultures Ahead of G20 Summit
