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Diplomacy

Rubio slams South Africa ahead of Ramaphosa-Trump meeting

President Cyril Ramaphosa arrived in Washington, D.C., on Monday afternoon for a high-stakes working visit, with a closed-door meeting scheduled with former U.S....

President Cyril Ramaphosa arrives in the United States ahead of his meeting with former US President Donald Trump to discuss trade relations. Photo by Presidency South Africa
Diplomacy

Ramaphosa, Trump talk trade in US

Washington D.C. - President Cyril Ramaphosa is in the United States for talks with the US President Donald Trump, with the African Growth...

Lin Chia-lung responds to reporters’ questions during a press conference on Friday. CNA photo May 16, 2025
Diplomacy

Taiwan disputes South Africa’s downgrade of diplomatic office

TAIPEI– Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung has accused the South African government of bowing to pressure from China in a move that alters...

ETA CEO Vusie N. Dlamini and Acting KZN Tourism & Film CEO Dr. Sibusiso Gumbi shake hands after signing a tourism partnership agreement at Africa’s Travel Indaba in Durban.
DiplomacyTourism

Eswatini, KZN team up to boost tourism and cultural ties

Eswatini Tourism Authority has entered into a formal partnership with KwaZulu-Natal Tourism & Film in a move expected to open new doors for...

South Africa’s Deputy President, Honourable Paul Mashatile, speaking to the media at the official opening of Africa’s Travel Indaba 2025 at the Durban ICC.
BusinessTourism

Mashatile urges Africa to tap into tourism growth

Durban - South Africa's Deputy President Paul Mashatile has called on African governments and businesses to harness the full potential of the continent’s...

Panelists engage in a thought-provoking BONDay discussion on sustainable tourism, cultural storytelling, and community-driven growth during Africa’s Travel Indaba 2025 in Durban.
BusinessTourism

Calls for collaboration and culture at Africa Travel Indaba

Africa’s Travel Indaba opened on Monday morning in Durban with a strong message on collaboration, culture, and recovery in the tourism sector. Hosted...

Deputy President Paul Mashatile delivers a keynote address at Business Breakfast engagement session and launch of the Transformation Fund at the Freedom Park Heritage Site and Museum in Pretoria. [Photo: GCIS]
BusinessTourism

Mashatile to open Africa Travel Indaba in Durban

South Africa's Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile is expected to deliver the official opening address at Africa’s Travel Indaba on Tuesday, 13 May...

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi during a briefing on food safety in Kempton Park on 28 October 2024. Picture: Jacques Nelles/EWN
Health

HIV infections rising among older South Africans, says study

South Africa's Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has raised alarm over the increasing number of HIV infections among South Africans aged 50 and above,...