South Africa’s foreign policy defined by commitment to human rights
Pretoria (SAnews): South Africa’s commitment to human rights is central to its foreign policy, promoting solidarity and respect for other nations, according to President Cyril Ramaphosa who spoke to the media following a letters of credence ceremony for Heads of Mission and Ambassadors in Pretoria.
President takes ‘dim view’ on US visit seeking Cape secession
Pretoria (SAnews): President Cyril Ramaphosa takes a “very strong dim view” of a proposed visit to the United States of America by the Cape Independence Advocacy Group to seek the Western Cape’s secession from South Africa.
US withdraws from Just Energy Transition partnership with SA
South Africa Government News Agency (SAnews) March 9 2025, Pretoria (SAnews): South Africa says it notes the United States’ decision to revoke the United States International Climate Finance Plan, which had led to the withdrawal from the Just Energy Transition (JET) partnership with South Africa.
Lamola to host his Cuban counterpart for bilateral talks
Pretoria (SAnews): International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola will host his Cuban counterpart, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, for bilateral talks in Pretoria on Monday, 10 March 2025.
South Africa to focus on development and growth during G20 Presidency
South Africa Government News Agency (SAnews) February 25, 2025, Cape Town (SAnews): South Africa will use its G20 Presidency to review the group’s processes, address financing for development, and tackle barriers to growth in developing countries, including those in Africa.
Foreign Ministers’ Meeting backs SA’s G20 Presidency priorities
Johannesburg (SAnews) The Group of 20 (G20) Foreign Ministers have thrown their weight behind South Africa’s Presidency priorities, which focus on sustainable development and debt sustainability for low-income countries among others.
Call for global solidarity at G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
Johannesburg (SAnews): President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged global leaders to embrace inclusivity, cooperation and reform as South Africa steers the Presidency of the Group of 20 (G20) for the first time.
President Ramaphosa issues rallying call for unity
Pretoria (SAnews): President Cyril Ramaphosa has issued a powerful call to action, urging all political parties, civil society groups, and citizens to unite and join government in building a South Africa that is inclusive, equal and fair.
Expropriation law not uniquely South African
Pretoria (SAnews): Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, has urged United States (US) President Donald Trump’s advisors to deepen their understanding of South Africa’s constitutionally guided and democratic policies as they investigate the Expropriation Act.
President Ramaphosa outlines Southafrica’s G20 Presidency priorities at WEF
Pretoria (SA news): President Cyril Ramaphosa has highlighted the significance of South Africa’s G20 Presidency and the economic priorities of the South African Government of National Unity during a special address to the 55th World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland.
