Naval Forces In Gulf Warn Ships Against Nearing Iranian Waters
Western naval forces operating in the Gulf have warned ships sailing in the strategic Strait of Hormuz against approaching Iranian waters to avoid the risk of seizure.
BRICS: Iran Seeks South Africa's Help To Get 'Accelerated Membership'
President of Iran, Ebrahim Raisi is also expecting to visit South Africa to meet his South African counterpart, President Cyril Ramaphosa to discuss Iran's interest in joining BRICS and how both countries can collaborate further.
Iran At BRICS: Foreign Minister Pandor Says No Intention To Build 'Anti-Western' Bloc
"The president of Iran is certainly invited – I believe there is a strong possibility that he will attend the outreach and BRICS Plus meeting. But this is not, by any means, an intention to build some form of a bloc that is anti-Western [countries]," Minister Pandor said at a press briefing on Monday.
Foreign Minister Pandor Hosts New Zealand Counterpart Mahuta In Cape Town
"New Zealand's ties with South Africa range from trade and tourism, agriculture, disarmament, fisheries, environment, indigenous and human rights issues as well as sports," DIRCO wrote.
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Magwenya Rejects Reports Of Possible Sanctions On South Africa
"We are a little bit surprised at this talk of sanctions, which we regard as reckless and as very damaging to our already ailing and struggling economy," Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said.
US Open To Nuclear Arms Dialogue With Russia, Eyes China
A top White House official on Friday will offer to maintain current nuclear weapons limits with Russia, while making the case for putting rising power China at the center of future arms control efforts.
France Detains Channel Migrants After Clashes With Police: Prosecutors
Three members of the gendarmerie were injured in Oye-Plage outside Calais on France's northern coast, prosecutors in the town of Saint Omer said late on Thursday.
SA Could Become A Failed State If Certain Issues Are Not Resolved, ANC Official Says
"This load-shedding has just made a mess of our country," Mbalula told BBC during a TV show, HARDtalk on Tuesday.
Deputy Finance Minister Says SA Doesn't Favor Russia Over Other Nations
"South Africa supports a rules-based international order, underpinned by the UN Charter and the sovereignty of all nations," Deputy Minister of Finance David Masondo said.
South Africa, Singapore Strengthen Longstanding Partnership; Explore New Economic Cooperation
President Cyril Ramaphosa, who hosted his Singaporean counterpart at Tuynhuys, Cape Town on Tuesday, thanked the Prime Minister for "very productive deliberations and for his commitment to building stronger ties between our countries."
Ramaphosa Says Russia-Ukraine Conflict Must Be Resolved Peacefully
"We are determined, in both word and action, to maintain our position on the peaceful resolution of conflict," President Cyril Ramaphosa said.
Singapore Prime Minister Lands In South Africa To Celebrate 30 Years Of Diplomatic Relations
"The two countries have shared excellent bilateral relations, which have formed the basis of regular high level visits." the statement shared.
President Ramaphosa Says Ongoing Conflict In DRC Requires 'Urgent Attention'
"The resurgence of the M23, an armed group that was thought to have been dismantled in 2013/2014, is even more worrying," President Ramaphosa said.
Opposition DA Leader Steenhuisen Slams Government On Workers' Day Citing High Unemployment Rate
"Food prices have gone up by 14% and electricity by 19% in the last year," Democratic Alliance party's John Steenhuisen said.
President Ramaphosa Acknowledges Problems Facing South Africa On Freedom Day
"Freedom cannot be meaningful while communities live in fear of gangsters and women live in fear of men," President Ramaphosa said.
Western Cape Premier Intends To Arrest President Putin If He Visits Province
"I will do whatever is necessary, and we will follow through and make sure that he is arrested," Premier of the Western Cape Alan Winde said.
Finland's President Sauli Niinistö Meets Ramaphosa On Official Visit To South Africa
President Niinistö said that it is "most important" for Finland and South Africa to remain close, during a joint press conference held at the Union Buildings in Tshwane.
President Ramaphosa Appoints New SABC Board of Directors
The new board was announced six months after the last board term ended
President Ramaphosa Shares Condolences After Former Free State Premier Beatrice Marshoff Dies At 66
"Beatrice Marshoff was the embodiment of selfless and true servant leadership," President Cyril Ramaphosa said.
ANC Accuses DA Of Disregarding Black Communities Over Rebuilding GF Jooste Hospital
"The people should reject them at the polls," ANC's Rachel Windvogel said.
Putin Arrest Warrant 'Spanner In The Works' For S.Africa
Pretoria, which has close ties with Moscow, has been faced with a diplomatic dilemma since the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant against Putin in March.
Deputy President Mashatile's Office Finalizes Advisory Team
"A well-capacitated office with technical skills to achieve the objectives of government will ensure that the Deputy President is able to effectively fulfill his mandate," the statement mentioned.
Easter Message: Archbishop Thabo Makgoba Urges Ramaphosa To Admit Phala Phala Theft
Thabo Makgoba slammed the politicians for playing "in-again-out-again revolving doors, changing mayors and speakers the way other people change their socks."
Steenhuisen Wins Second Term As Opposition DA's Head; Secures 2024 Election Run
"What they want, above all else, is for the DA to unite all the forces in this country that stand opposed to the ANC and the EFF," John Steenhuisen said.
South Africans Protest Uganda Law Criminalising LGBTQ Identity
Singing and waving flags, demonstrators called on Uganda's president, Yoweri Museveni, not to sign it.
Electricity Minister Suggests Switching Off Geysers To Cut Load-Shedding
"I foresee a position where we don't need to go higher than Stage 6," Minister of Electricity Kgosientso Ramokgopa said.
Education Minister Motshekga Says Government Is Improving School Facilities
"There is a lot we can achieve whether practically or in terms of national cohesion when we all pull together," the minister said.
President Ramaphosa Welcomes Belgium's King Philippe and Queen Mathilda In Pretoria
"We are fully committed to help Ukraine defend itself," Belgium Foreign Minister Hadja Lahbib said.
Court Hearing: Trade Union Blames Government, Ramaphosa, Eskom Over Severe Power Cuts
"It is very obvious from the responses of the various participants, that none of these organs of the state want to take responsibility for load shedding," NUMSA said.
Electricity Minister Says Load Shedding Is Technical And Not A 'So-Called Corruption' Problem
"The problems and challenges that we have here are technical problems, they have nothing to do with so-called corruption," Kgosientsho Ramokgopa said.
Human Rights Day: President Ramaphosa Ensures Citizens Corrupt Public Servants Will Be Arrested
"The failure to provide adequate services consistently is a human rights issue," President Cyril Ramaphosa said.
National Shutdown: Police Arrest Over 550 People For Criminal Activities
Police arrested people for damage to critical infrastructure and theft and seized 24,300 tires that were placed strategically for criminal activities.
Electricity Minister To Visit 14 Power Stations; Praises Eskom Employees
"My view has always been the biggest asset for any organization is its workers," Minister of Electricity Kgosientsho Ramokgopa said.
Tanzania-South Africa Finalizes 17 MOUs Including Trade And Investment Opportunities, Ramaphosa Reveals
"We have had the opportunity to take stock of the state of our bilateral cooperation and to identify new areas of cooperation," President Ramaphosa said.
