RUSSIA EMBASSY HOSTS A “SPECIAL ART AND MOVIE” EXHIBITION
The Embassy of Russia in South Africa held a special twofold art and movie cultural event. The event kicked off with the inauguration of the 10th Andrei Stenin international press photo contest exhibition, featuring works from Russia, South Africa, China, India, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Syria, Italy, and more. “South Africa holds the record for the number […]
NEW DATE SET FOR SA’S BUDGET SPEECH
After the failed tabling of the national budget vote speech last month, the government has announced that the new date is now March 12, 2025. Difference of opinion among various parties in the Government of National Unity (GNU) had fiercely argued and disagreed over the imposition of increased VAT (Value Added Tax), some claiming it […]
NW ANC CONDEMNS THE IRRESPONSIBLE ACTS OF A MAN WEARING PARTY REGALIA
“The African National Congress (ANC) in the North West Province unequivocally condemns the recent actions of an individual wearing party regalia who engaged in behaviour that is not only irresponsible but also detrimental to the values and principles we uphold. The ANC is founded on revolutionary discipline, honesty and loyalty to the decisions of the […]
PRESIDENT ASSENTS TO EXPROPRIATION BILL
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law the Expropriation Bill which repeals the pre-democratic Expropriation Act of 1975 and sets out how organs of State may expropriate land in the public interest for varied reasons. The Bill, which has undergone a five-year process of public consultation and parliamentary deliberation, aligns legislation on expropriation with the […]
DEPUTY PRESIDENT MASHATILE ADDRESSES THE 2025 NEDLAC LABOUR SCHOOL
“Last year in September I had the honour of attending the 29th Annual NEDLAC Summit, in a year that marked the 30th anniversary of South Africa’s democracy and NEDLAC. I am equally honoured today to have the opportunity to address the 2025 annual Organised Labour School. The Annual Labour School remains a critical platform for […]
MINISTER OF FINANCE ADDRESSES THE PRE-WEF BRIEFING SESSION
BELOW IS THE OPENING ADDRESS BY THE MINISTER OF FINANCE, MR ENOCH GODONGWANA, AT THE PRE-WEF BREAKFAST BRIEFING SESSION Introduction “Good morning, distinguished guests, colleagues in Cabinet, and partners in business. It is a privilege to welcome you to the Pre-WEF Breakfast Briefing Session. This gathering underscores the importance of collaboration between business and government […]
UNISA TO HOST THE 11TH ANNUAL DECOLONIALITY SUMMER SCHOOL
The University of South Africa’s (Unisa’s) College of Human Sciences (CHS) proudly announces the 11th anniversary edition of its esteemed Decoloniality Summer School, slated to unfold from 13 to 17 January 2025, at the Unisa Main Campus in Pretoria. The 2025 Summer School which will be held under the overarching theme “Fanon Beyond Fanon: Living […]
HONOURING THE LEGACY OF CHRIS HANI
Declaration of the SACP Fifth Special National Congress: “Consolidate and Build a Powerful Socialist Movement of the Workers and Poor.” Adopted by the Fifth Special National Congress at Boksburg, SA, on 14 December 2024 “This decisive and successful Special National Congress in memory of Martin Thembisile Chris Hani stands as a resolute affirmation of our […]
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA CONCLUDES MPUMALANGA PROVINCIAL EXECUTIVE MEETING
President Cyril Ramaphosa has concluded the 3rd session between the National Executive and a provincial executive council of the Mpumalanga provincial executive, following meetings with the provincial leadership of Limpopo and KwaZulu-Natal. Over the next year the National Executive is planning to meet with the leadership of all other provinces. The meeting acknowledged the great potential […]
PROF LENKABULA’S RE-APPOINTMENT AS UNISA HEAD BODES VERY WELL FOR THE FUTURE
Her steely resolve and determination, guts and forthrightness coupled with her erudite nature have seen Prof Puleng LenkaBula rewarded with another five years at the helm of Africa’s foremost distance education mecca that is Unisa. “At its sitting on Monday, 9 December 2024, the University of South Africa’s (Unisa) Council announced the re-appointment of Prof […]