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South-Africa

Middle East and Africa 2 years ago

Xi arrives in South Africa for BRICS summit

The state visit will be Xi's second of 2023, after making an official trip to Russia in March.

Middle East and Africa 2 years ago

South Africa won't be bullied to take sides in global issues: Ramaphosa

The meeting in Johannesburg this week of BRICS nations -- Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa -- will seek to widen their influence and push for a shift in global geopolitics.

Asia & Pacific 2 years ago

BRICS summit 2023: What's likely to be discussed?

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are expected to attend.

Middle East and Africa 2 years ago

Putin will not attend BRICS summit

Putin's potential visit has been a thorny diplomatic issue for South Africa.

Economy 2 years ago

PREMIUM
Indonesia looks to import cattle, soy from South Africa

The government has unveiled a plan to import 50,000 cattle and 300,000 tonnes of soy from South Africa to expand bilateral trade in the agricultural sector.

Middle East and Africa 2 years ago

S.Africa circles back to shale gas as power crisis drags

South Africa will auction at least 10 new onshore blocks for shale gas exploration in the environmentally sensitive Karoo region, a government official told Reuters, as the country eyes alternative energy sources to ease its worst-ever power crisis.

Entertainment 3 years ago

S.African president shoots down plan to sponsor Tottenham

A proposed lucrative sponsorship deal between South Africa and Tottenham Hotspur that sparked a two-day firestorm will not be backed by President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Academia 3 years ago

How Africa is overcoming ‘knowledge colonialism’

Attempts to more fairly share scientific knowledge have had the opposite effect in Africa. But a new initiative is bringing true equity.

Editorial 3 years ago

'Meneer', what took you so long?

The Netherlands has finally issued a formal apology for its past involvement in the slave trade, but it will take much longer for the country and its people to come to terms with their collective guilt.