South Africa

The African Union (AU) has called on the Group of Twenty (G20) members to support inclusive financing frameworks for the cultural and creative industries.

With the 2025 Africa Kaizen Annual Conference (AKAC) underway, delegates have consistently emphasised the need to develop regional value chains to industrialise the African continent and enable businesses to compete globally.

As the country continues to mark Transport Month, an initiative aimed at demonstrating the viability of electric vehicles (EVs) for long-distance travel in South Africa has been launched.

The National Research Foundation (NRF) is co-hosting the annual OR Tambo Africa Research Chairs Initiative (ORTARChI), focussing on evaluating the initiative’s impact and discussing strategies for the future of Research Chairs in Africa.

KwaZulu-Natal’s economic growth trajectory reached a historic milestone as the province secured R100.1 billion in investment pledges, exceeding its initial target of R95 billion.

South Africa’s delisting from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) greylist bodes well for the integrity and reputation of the country’s financial system, status as an investment destination and for the economy as a whole, says President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for a strengthened strategic alliance between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and African Union as two major blocs in the global South.

South Africa has called on G20 member states to exercise maximum flexibility and solidarity as the Empowerment of Women Working Group (EWWG) enters the final phase of negotiations on the first-ever G20 Ministerial Declaration on the Empowerment of Women.

To enhance the government’s efforts in combating tuberculosis (TB), Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi and National Assembly Speaker, Thoko Didiza, are set to lead the relaunch of the South African TB Caucus.

In a landmark moment for South Africa’s tourism and heritage rail sector, Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) and the Outeniqua Choo Tjoe Company have signed a 25-year concession agreement to operate and manage the iconic Outeniqua Choo Tjoe heritage railway line.

More than 240 participants from over 28 countries are taking part in the Africa Kaizen Annual Conference (AKAC) currently underway in Boksburg.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – South Africa is working closely with Indonesia, Vietnam and Malaysia to establish free trade agreements in a move that will propel the nation’s drive to diversify its markets.

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned that Limpopo and Mpumalanga could experience severe thunderstorms on Monday and Tuesday.

The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has announced the registration of lenacapavir, making South Africa the first country on the continent to approve the groundbreaking twice-a-year anti-HIV injection.

As part of efforts to raise funds for cancer survivors, Eastern Cape police officers have participated in a Shavaton event.