Government is looking at enhancing cooperation with its SADC neighbours along the Indian Ocean shoreline, especially the island states of Mauritius, Seychelles and Somalia, to safeguard the sea routes from pirate attacks.
South Africa says as host of the next BRICS summit next year, it has a duty to ensure that the grouping realises its dream of a Development Bank.
Not shying away from the challenges and uncertainties faced by the world today, South Africa remains committed to building a better world.
Pretoria - Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies is to attend the second session of the Turkey - South Africa Joint Economic Commission (JEC) meeting, which is aimed at promoting trade, investment and economic cooperation.
Athens - Riots erupted across central Athens on Sunday night shortly before a parliamentary vote on a vital international aid deal to avoid a Greek financial meltdown in March.
The South African senior women's team, Banyana Banyana, has been drawn in the toughest group of the 2012 London Olympics, which includes World Cup champions, Japan.
New York - Moody's Investors Service on Monday cut the long-term credit ratings of Italy, Spain and some other Eurozone nations, citing their susceptibility to the growing financial and macroeconomic risks caused by the Eurozone crisis.
International Relations and Cooperation Deputy Minister, Marius Fransman, has encouraged interactions between the diplomatic corps and local business saying they play a vital role in the promotion of economic development, entrepreneurship and skills development.
The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have called for further efforts on inclusive growth and poverty reduction amid fragile global recovery.
Brics trade ministers have asked their counterparts in the G20 to strengthen coordination in promoting a rigorous response to the current economic uncertainties.
