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South Africa’s Group of 20 (G20) Presidency is placing climate resilience and the Just Energy Transition (JET) at the heart of its global agenda, highlighting the escalating environmental challenges facing developing nations. In an interview with the media, South Africa’s G20 Sous Sherpa, Xolisa Mabhongo, emphasised the critical importance of disaster resilience, using recent national …

O’Mahony will lead a team packed with international quality to take on the Boks in Cape Town, the first time the Barbarians have faced them on South African soil. Fellow Ireland Test centurion Cian Healy, who will also call time on his rugby career on Saturday, packs down at loosehead alongside France’s Camille Chat and …

Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister Andrew Whitfield has been fired from the Government of National Unity (GNU) cabinet. This is confirmed by the Presidency, who state that the move was made in terms of Section 93(1) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 by President Cyril Ramaphosa. Ramaphosa has thanked Whitfield …

South Africa’s Group of 20 (G20) Presidency convened its third Sherpa meeting this week, focusing on critical global challenges, including sustainable development and geopolitical tensions. Speaking to the media, South Africa’s G20 Sous Sherpa, Xolisa Mabhongo, stressed the urgency of achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), noting that the G20 represents 85% of global GDP and …

Honourable Premier of the North West Province, Mr Lazarus Mokgosi,Mr Zane Dangor, G20 Sherpa and Director-General of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa,Sherpas from G20 Members, Invited Guests and International Organisatons,Members of the Economic Committee, North West Provincial Government, the Free State Provincial Government and the Northern Cape Provincial Government,Senior Officials …

With confirmation from Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen that he will run for a third term as political party leader, it appears that the DA will stay on its current course for some time. This could avoid messy arguments about the national coalition, and cement some expectations that it will not grow much beyond its …

In an inspiring display of youth-led action and global citizenship, learners from the Maths and Science Leadership Academy (MSLA) in Kimberley have launched a powerful initiative aimed at addressing South Africa’s Grade 4 reading crisis. Under the banner of “Make Reading Count”, the project was initiated by four Grade 11 learners who represented South Africa …

Rassie van der Dussen © Gallo Images Top-order batter Rassie van der Dussen will stand in as captain for rested Aiden Markram when South Africa play hosts Zimbabwe and New Zealand in a Twenty20 tri-series during July. Markram struck a second-innings 136 at Lord’s this month to steer South Africa to a five-wicket victory over …

Seth Thorne  ·26 Jun 2025 Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen has lashed out at President Cyril Ramaphosa over the removal of DA member Andrew Whitfield as Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition. The DA has issued an ultimatum to Ramaphosa: that he fire Ministers Thembi Simelane and Nobuhle Nkabane, Deputy Minister David Mahlobo, …

Cabinet has directed the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on the National Dialogue to ensure prudence with the funding of the initiative, following concerns raised by the public on how much government would spend on it. “Cabinet has noted public concerns about the estimate Budget for the National Dialogue and wishes to clarify that the proposed Budget …

26 June 2025 – SARS is realising its vision to become a smart, modern organisation with unquestionable integrity, trusted and admired by all. It is working hard to make it easy for taxpayers to comply with their legal obligations. The 2025 Filing Season for individuals will open on 7 July 2025 and covers these major dates: …

Vital chemotherapy drugs used around the world have failed quality tests, leaving cancer patients in more than 100 countries at risk of ineffective treatments and potentially fatal side effects, the Bureau of Investigative Journalism (TBIJ) can reveal. The drugs in question form the backbone of treatment plans for numerous common cancers — including breast, ovarian …

What: Everybody’s Talking About Jamie  When: July 9-19, 2025  Where: Artscape Arena, Cape TownTickets: R200  Bookings: WebticketsCompany: Waterfront Theatre SchoolDirector: Paul GriffithsMusical director: Garth TavaresChoreographer: Ursula Lubbe     The hit musical, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie was first staged in 2017 in Sheffield in the UK and was a hit on London’s West End. The musical was inspired by a BBC documentary about Jamie who …

Johannesburg, South Africa— IT News Africa is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with the Fintech Association of South Africa (FINASA) for the upcoming Digital Finance Africa 2025 summit, taking place on Thursday, 3rd July 2025 at The Maslow Hotel in Sandton, Johannesburg. Now in its fifth year, Digital Finance Africa has become one of …

Staff Writer  ·26 Jun 2025 The United States has demands related to farm attacks, land expropriation, BEE, and “Kill the Boer” as preconditions to mend relations with South Africa. This information was shared by a South African delegation of Afrikaner leaders who met with senior White House officials. The delegation included FF+ leader Corné Mulder, …

For a soundbite of the Committee Chairperson, Mr. Mmusi Maimane, click on this link: https://iono.fm/e/1570326 For a soundbite of the House Chairperson for Committees of the National Assembly, Mr. Cedric Frolick, click on this link: https://iono.fm/e/1570329  Parliament, Thursday, 26 June 2025 – The National Assembly, during its sitting at the Cape Town International Convention Centre today, …

A. Issues in the environment 1. National Dialogue1.1  70 Years of the Freedom Charter1.1.1 On this day, 70 years ago viz. 26th of June 1955,  more than 3000 delegates from various racial and social backgrounds, gathered in Kliptown, Johannesburg to envision the South Africa they want, that is democratic, non-racial and based on the principles of equality, social justice, …

Electricity and energy minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says municipalities with a combined debt of over R100 billion with Eskom have made little progress in reducing the amounts they owe. According to the minister, the ongoing problem will result in the total collapse of the South African electricity complex. Speaking at a media briefing on Tuesday, 24 …

Luke Fraser  ·26 Jun 2025 Consumer confidence remains downbeat in South Africa, but households earning more than R20,000 per month are far more optimistic than at the start of the year. This is largely thanks to an improvement in households finances due to two-pot withdrawals in the new financial year, as well as lower inflation …

SPOTLIGHT: The competition for the Springboks’ No. 15 jersey has been a blessing in disguise for Aphelele Fassi. ADVERTISEMENT The 27-year-old made his Bok debut on the wing against Georgia in 2021 and only went on to play twice for South Africa before missing out on selection for the 2023 World Cup. However, the Sharks’ …

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa fired a deputy minister from the second-largest party in the ruling coalition on Thursday, a move that could test the stability of his administration. Ramaphosa dismissed Deputy Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Andrew Whitfield of the Democratic Alliance, without providing reasons for his removal. “The president has thanked the former …

Under the theme “Bringing youth to the forefront of economic transformation” we address youth challenges in South Africa and the continent, including high levels of youth unemployment, skills shortage and competencies, business mentorship and financing. Thu, 26 Jun 2025 13:46:32 GMT AI Summary Disclaimer: The following content is generated automatically by a GPT AI and …