Parliament, Sunday, 27 September 2025 – Parliament will, for the first time, host the 11th Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit (P20) from 1 to 3 October 2025 at the Arabella Hotel in Kleinmond, Western Cape.
President Cyril Ramaphosa will officially open the Summit, which will bring together Speakers of Parliament and Presiding Officers from G20 member countries to discuss parliamentary responses to global challenges.
This historic event coincides with South Africa’s G20 Presidency and the recent inclusion of the African Union as a member of the G20. The Summit presents the country and the African continent with a significant opportunity to lead…
HIV/AIDS Epidemic: The country has one of the highest rates of HIV/AIDS in the
world, prompting extensive public health campaigns and treatment programs.
Little Granger
A new teacher enters a classroom full of students.
The teacher stands at the front of the room and greets the students, \”Good morning, class.\”
None of the students say anything. One boy at the back of the classroom stands up, \”Good morning, teacher.\”
Puzzled, the teacher carries on. The following morning, the same thing happens. Day after day goes by, and it\’s the same routine.
One morning after greeting the class and the same student standing and greeting, the teacher has had enough, \”Why is it, that every time I walk in and greet the entire room, only you stand up and greet me?\”
In the most broken English, the boy replies, \”Because I are the only one here, what\’s name are Klass\”
Senior Smurf
Fun South African Fact: South Africa is the only country in the entire world that has voluntarily abandoned its nuclear weapons programme.