South Africa

Durban’s innovators were among the top achievers at the Global Entrepreneurship Festival (GEF) held in Accra, Ghana, from 21–23 November 2025.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared the historic G20 Leaders’ Summit held in Johannesburg over the weekend a “success” that has placed Africa firmly at the heart of the leading intergovernmental forum's agenda.

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has called for unified and coordinated action across all spheres of government, warning that fragmented approaches continue to undermine service delivery and erode public confidence.

Two suspects, a police official attached to the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) and a Tembisa Hospital official, are expected to appear before the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court this morning on charges of corruption.

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, has paid tribute to Judge Leonora van den Heever who has passed away at the age of 99.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile's office has described his meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Sunday in Johannesburg as an opportunity to further South Africa’s strategic goals in trade, investment, industrialisation, multilateral cooperation, and governance, while also strengthening political and diplomatic relations with China.

South Africa’s successful hosting of the G20 Summit has delivered a powerful boost to the country’s global image, tourism appetite and national pride, with Brand South Africa and government saying the event has already shifted perceptions and strengthened confidence in the nation as a world-class destination.

President of the Republic of Türkiye, Tayyip Erdoğan, says his country remains committed to supporting a lasting truce and contributing to the reconstruction of Gaza, and he has commended South Africa for standing firmly with Palestinians.

International media delegates and guests have lauded South Africa’s world-class hosting of the G20 Summit, praising the country’s warmth, organisation and an exceptional media experience that many described as among the best they have ever encountered.

In a landmark event that has positioned Africa at the centre of global diplomacy, South Africa successfully hosted the G20 Leaders’ Summit, delivering a strong message of international collaboratio

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday brought the curtain down on the first-ever G20 Summit hosted on African soil, delivering a powerful, unifying message before striking the gavel that symbolically closed one of the most significant moments in South Africa’s democratic history.

Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau, on Sunday provided insights into complex international trade negotiations, emphasising multilateral cooperation and Africa’s emerging strategic role.

City of Johannesburg Executive Mayor Dada Morero says the seamless execution of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg is proof that the metro has the capacity, systems, and stability to deliver high quality services consistently, not only for global events but for residents every day.

Following the successful first day of the G20 Leaders’ Summit, the Border Management Authority (BMA) has now shifted its operational focus to the coordinated departure of Heads of State, senior officials, and international delegations leaving the country over the next 24 to 48 hours.

India’s Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has urged India-Brazil-South Africa (IBSA) partners to deepen collaboration, complement one another’s development priorities and demonstrate a model of sustainable development to the world.