MULTILINGUALISM IN EDUCATION IS OUR STRENGTH
Gender activist and author Rita Mae Brown once exquisitely said: “Language is the road map of a culture. It tells you where its people come from and where they are going.” The conversation around language has been a deeply contested one, since President Cyril Ramaphosa signed into law the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill, […]
SOUTH AFRICA’S STATEMENT AT THE AU HEADS OF STATE VIRTUAL MEETING ON MPOX
“Chair of the African Union, President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani, African Union Commission Chair, Moussa Faki Mahamat, Fellow Heads of State, The threat of potential pandemics looms large. Scientists have predicted that climate change will likely increase the frequency of outbreaks of pandemic potential. When the Mpox epidemic began spreading across several African countries, our CDC […]
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA ADDRESSES THE BUSINESS COUNCIL FOR INTERNATIONAL UNDERSTANDING (BCIU)
ISSUED BY THE PRESIDENCY OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA “Good Morning and thank you for this opportunity. I wish to thank the BCIU and Prosper Africa for hosting this Critical Minerals Roundtable. Four months ago, South Africa held national general elections, which ushered in a Government of National Unity. Ten political parties have come […]
CHINA’S ROLE IN AFRICAN MODERNIZATION
By Gao Jian The recent Forum on China-Africa Cooperation preludes a new chapter on the relationship between China and African countries. President Xi makes a definitely proposal for the elevation of relations with the rarified term “all-weather community of shared future” in the new era. In consideration of such a time of once-in-a-century change characterized […]
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA MEETS WITH BUSINESS LEADERSHIP REGARDING NHI
President Cyril Ramaphosa today, Tuesday 17 September 2024, met with the leadership of Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) to discuss matters related to the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act. The meeting, which included the Minister and Deputy Minister of Health as well as senior officials of the department, was constructive and forward-looking. Business and government […]
TEACHERS PLAY CRUCIAL ROLE IN THE SHAPING OF OUR FUTURES
The world’s youngest Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Malala Yousafzi, once earnestly affirmed a simple truth: “One book, one pen, one child, and one teacher can change the world.” This remark is echoed across the globe this month of September, as we celebrate Literacy Month. This quote is a particularly chilling truth, as closer to home, […]
The Us Stands Alone
In strict geopolitical terms, this week will be marked by Washington’s expected – yet still a pill too hard to swallow – vetoing of a successful endorsement of the Palestinian statehood by the vast majority of the members of the UN Security Council (UNSC). It was cruelest blow that caused men and women who seek […]
Africa Free-Trade Taking Shape
President Cyril Ramaphosa has attended a cabinet meeting at which very important decisions were taken. Among them, it was agreed that the Africa Free-Trade must be implemented expeditiously. Cabinet agreed to a number of rules of origin on clothing and certain automobile products, as finalised by the AfCFTA Council of Ministers. Cabinet congratulated the Ministry […]
President Ramaphosa Wishes Muslims Across the World a Blessed Holy Month of Ramadaan
President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent well wishes to Muslims in South Africa and across the world over Ramadaan, the holy month of fasting and charitable works. President Ramaphosa said: “Ramadaan is a special period of spiritual devotion, physical sacrifice and charitable outreach for Muslims. But it is also an expression of faith that is embraced […]
Cameroon Suspends “Cheating” Players
Dozens of Cameroonian professional football players have been suspended following allegations of lying about their age. A total of 62 footballers were slapped with suspension orders by the Cameroon Football Federation. The federation is run by former superstar and African footballer of the year, Samuel Eto’o. Additionally, the suspended players are accused of “double identity”. […]