Equal Access: South Africa’s Pillar for Female Empowerment
South Africa’s minister outlines a 40% women-owned business quota and stronger ties with China to boost female empowerment.
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South Africans Praise China’s Women’s Rights Progress Ahead of Beijing Summit
South Africans weigh in on China’s progress in women’s education, workforce participation and entrepreneurship ahead of Beijing’s global leaders’ meeting on women.
South Africa Urges Israel to Release Gaza-Bound Flotilla Activists
South Africa urges Israel to free Gaza-bound flotilla activists held after the naval interception of humanitarian aid in international waters, calling the move a breach of international law.
Ancient Roots, Modern Vision: Chinese Mainland-South Africa Film Collaboration
At the Silk Road Film Festival, South Africa’s Onke Dumeko praised the Chinese mainland film industry’s mix of heritage and innovation, proposing quick-win BRICS co-productions to strengthen ties.
South Africa Rebukes US Human Rights Report as ‘Deeply Flawed’
South Africa’s DIRCO accuses the US “South Africa 2024 Human Rights Report” of misrepresenting farmworker deaths, policing incidents and land expropriation, calling it “deeply flawed.”
Tourism as a Bridge: South Africa Welcomes Chinese Mainland Travelers
At a Beijing event, South African Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille hailed tourism as a bridge builder, unveiling plans to attract more travelers from the Chinese mainland and deepen travel ties.
SA Deputy President Highlights South Africa-China Cultural Exchange in Beijing
SA Deputy President Paul Mashatile spotlights ‘significant’ SA-China cultural exchange at the Beijing Supply Chain Expo, emphasizing deeper ties with the Global South.
Trump and South Africa’s Ramaphosa Clash Over ‘White Genocide’ Claims
In a heated Oval Office meeting, President Trump accused South Africa of “white genocide”. President Ramaphosa rebutted the claims, calling them disproven conspiracy theories.
South African President Visits White House Amid Refugee Ruling
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa visits the White House on May 21 to reset US ties, but a recent refugee status grant for Afrikaner emigrants overshadows the agenda.
South Africa Gears Up for Johannesburg G20 Summit
South Africa is on track to host the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg this November, focusing on disaster resilience, debt sustainability, energy transition and critical minerals.