G20 supports plans to address barriers to Africa’s development
“During the discussion on the impediments to growth and development in Africa, members welcomed the work on strengthening institutions, addressing macroeconomic vulnerabilities, infrastructure development and the cost of capital,” a joint statement by National Treasury and South African Reserve Bank said.Members endorsed a work programme proposed by South Africa’s Presidency to identify and submit tailored […]
Lamola concludes working visit to Russia
Pretoria (SAnews): International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola has concluded a visit to Russia, where he co-chaired the 18th session of the Joint Inter-Governmental Committee on Trade and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) alongside Alexander Kozlov, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment of the Russian Federation.
President Ramaphosa appoints Mcebisi Jonas as Special Envoy to the United States
Pretoria (SAnews): President Cyril Ramaphosa appoints Mcebisi Jonas as Special Envoy to the United States. In his new role, Jonas will serve as the official representative of the President and the government of South Africa.
All systems go for Africa Children’s Summit
Johannesburg (SAnews): The voices of children across the continent will be amplified when more than 1000 children from the African region take part in the upcoming 2nd Biennial Africa Children’s Summit.
South Africa delegation meet US officials to address expropriation law
Pretoria (SAnews): A delegation of senior officials, led by South Africa’s Group of 20 (G20) Sherpa and the Director-General of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), Zane Dangor, have met with United States officials to clarify the country’s expropriation and equity laws.
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.
