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Parliament, Friday, 29 August 2025 – The Parliament of the Republic of South Africa will host the 11th G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit (P20), a gathering of Speakers and Presiding Officers from Group of Twenty (G20) member countries, at Arabella Hotel in Kleinmond outside Cape Town, from 29 September to 3 October 2025. The 11th P20 …
The FSCA has received information that iFX Brokers and its CEO are being impersonated on social media platforms and online. The impersonators have created a website that closely resembles that of iFX Brokers’ and are soliciting investment in amongst others Forex, Contracts for Difference, Stocks and Indices. The impersonators are also using a Telegram group, …
Staff Writer ·30 Aug 2025 Business lobby group Sakeliga and the National Employers Association of South Africa (Neasa) say they will appeal directly to the Constitutional Court to try and stop the government from implementing Employment Equity targets in South Africa. This follows a loss in the Pretoria High Court this week, where the urgent …
A first-year student at the University of Venda (Univen) was stabbed to death on Friday, allegedly by her boyfriend, a second-year student at the university. According to a statement by the university, the pair lived off campus and were seen entering their residence on Friday afternoon and appeared to be on good terms. But a …
The red umbrella is a symbol of the sex worker rights movement In what is being hailed as a victory for human rights in South Africa, the government has suspended prosecutions of sex workers pending the outcome of a landmark court case challenging the criminalisation of sex work. The moratorium on the prosecution of sex …
In the middle of rush hour chaos, Joburg motorists reminded us that compassion is still alive on our roads. Johannesburg, South Africa (30 August 2025) – Johannesburg traffic doesn’t often inspire warm, fuzzy feelings, but every now and then, a moment happens that reminds us why South Africans are extraordinary when it comes to looking …
South Africa has noted with serious concern the escalation of fighting in the Republic of the Sudan. The on-going armed conflict in Sudan, between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), has resulted in the significant loss of civilian lives, the destruction of property, especially critical infrastructure, and the internal …
Simon Lincoln ReaderA new centrist bloc is reportedly being formed between South African opposition parties − namely Musi Maimane’s BOSA, Songezo Zibi’s Rise Mzansi and Patricia de Lille’s GOOD. ActionSA was also said to be willing, until it withdrew − a practice the party has some form with. This is a sound idea. Centrism is …
JOHANNESBURG – Pano Couloubis is a Johannesburg teen with a passion for the bouzouki. He has gone from learning to play the instrument at just seven years old to performing at some of the most prestigious stages across the globe. From a perfect score at a major music festival to captivating audiences in Greece and …
PREVIEW: One simply cannot deny the magnitude of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 Round Two match between South Africa and Italy on Sunday. ADVERTISEMENT Both teams have had rigorous preparations for this encounter, and the stakes couldn’t be higher: the winner edges closer to securing a quarterfinal berth. For Italy, it’s a case of …
South Africans can track their most coveted personal belongings and pets with affordable smart trackers starting from as little as R199. While conventional tracking devices rely on GPS sensors to relay their locations, these trackers use Bluetooth to communicate their position to your smartphone. That makes them much cheaper and supports far longer battery life. …
On behalf of the Democratic Alliance (DA), I would like to extend our deepest condolences to the United Independent Movement following the passing of its President Mr. Neil de Beer. In Neil de Beer’s passing, South Africa has lost a powerful voice for change. With his uncompromising and often confrontational style, he upset many, but …
Post-apartheid South Africa is characterised by frequent public protests. On average, between 2007 and 2013, there were over 11 protests daily. Research shows that protests almost doubled in the 20 years after 1997. Service delivery protests – over basic services such as housing, electricity, refuse removal, water and sanitation – feature most prominently in these …
JOHANNESBURG – The late ambassador and former chairperson of the National council of provinces Mniniwa Johannes Mahlangu will be honored with a special category 2 funeral declared by President Cyril Ramaphosa. Ambassador Mahlangu passed away at the age of 72 last Sunday on his way to hospital after a short illness. He served as the …
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South Africa has noted with serious concern the escalation of fighting in the Republic of the Sudan. The on-going armed conflict in Sudan, between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), has resulted in the significant loss of civilian lives, the destruction of property, especially critical infrastructure, and the internal and external displacement of the Sudanese population.
Since 15 April 2023, the innocent people of Sudan have been subjected to suffering in this crossfire, with the gravity of the situation becoming more dire.
The latest brutal attack on El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, which has been besieged for over 500 days is yet another example of the many atrocities the civilians have had to endure. It has been reported that heavy artillery was fired at densely packed neighbourhoods, including the central market and Awlad al-Reef, claiming around 24 lives, leaving 55 others wounded, among the wounded are five women.
South Africa stands in solidarity with the people of Sudan, especially women and children, who continue to face the plight of this war. South Africa reiterates its call for the immediate end to the conflict and resumption of genuine and sincere talks to bring an end to the conflict.
This prolonged conflict poses a grave threat to the stability and economic prosperity of Sudan and the broader region, as its spillover effects, including the humanitarian and refugee crisis have worsened.
We call on all the parties to the conflict to respect international law, including international humanitarian law that seeks to protect civilians, especially women and children. In this regard, we also urge the parties to allow access for the distribution of humanitarian assistance as well as the provision of critical medical support to those in desperate need, notably in El Fasher.
There can be no military solution to the conflict, which must be resolved in a peaceful manner on the basis of a Sudanese-owned and Sudanese-led inclusive dialogue, paving the way to a peaceful transition process where a civilian-led, democratic Government, can steer the country towards harmony, reconciliation and redevelopment.
President Cyril Ramaphosa, has consistently reiterated in his engagements with the warring parties in Sudan, encouraging the parties to return to the negotiation table.
It cannot be emphasised enough that there is an urgent need to put an end to this conflict where indiscriminate human rights abuses are committed daily. Despite the numerous mediation efforts, which have yet to yield a peaceful resolution, the role of multilateral and regional bodies and other initiatives, remains relevant, and the work must continue ceaselessly to this end.
South Africa once again pledges its full support to the efforts of the United Nations Secretary-General's Personal Envoy to Sudan, Mr Ramtane Lamamra, the African Union (AU) and Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) to promote the peaceful end to the conflict through mediation and dialogue, that will ensure that the people of Sudan can enjoy sustainable peace and freedom in this lifetime.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Republic of South Africa: Department of International Relations and Cooperation.
Roos, who scored South Africa’s first try in their opening fixture against Brazil, played at scrumhalf in that match, but Springbok Women head coach Swys de Bruin has decided to tweak the backline for this crucial match, with Tose slotting in behind the scrum and Byrhandré Dolf, who started at fullback, moving to right wing …
Keynote address by Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga, Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, at the G20 Women to Africa event, held in partnership with Standard Bank and Time Africa, under the Theme: “Collaborative Ecosystems for Successful and Resilient Women Businesses”, Inanda Club, The Polo Room, Johannesburg, South Africa Section 1: Salutations …
JOHANNESBURG – The Jannie Mouton Foundation has announced a R7.2 billion plan to acquire Curro Holdings, South Africa’s largest private school group. Should the transaction be successful, Curro may shift from a listed company to a non-profit public benefit organisation. Curro currently operates 189 schools, educating around 72,000 pupils countrywide. Should the acquisition succeed, the …
This week TikTok for Artists was launched in South Africa. It is an all-in-one insights platform designed to provide artists, their labels, and their teams with data around their content. TikTok is also making a Pre-Release tool available, enabling artists to create campaigns for upcoming albums. Those in the business of music will be interested …
Nine South Africans will sail next week with the largest civilian flotilla yet to challenge the Israeli blockade on Gaza. Among them is Mandla Mandela, the grandson of Nelson Mandela. This is a South African story as much as a global one and moves the country’s stance against Israel from court papers at the International …
The latest round of retrenchments at Ford South Africa cuts deep into families like mine, where the company’s fortunes have been intertwined with livelihoods for generations. The news came through trade union channels first, as these things usually do. Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa plans to cut more than 470 jobs at two plants …
The South African Banking Risk Information Centre (Sabric) has released its Annual Crime Statistics for 2024, raising concerns over the growing threat posed by artificial intelligence (AI) powered fraud. The warning comes despite the country’s recorded financial crime losses declining from R3.3 billion in 2023 to R2.7 billion in 2024. “Despite this progress, criminals have …
Analysis Manuel Godsin|Published 8 hours ago Copy to Clipboard PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa’s diplomacy is charting a delicate course between East and West as South Africa finds itself in Washington’s crosshairs. On August 20, 2025, Ramaphosa held phone conversations with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Brazil’s Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, discussing international issues and reaffirming …