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Iran’s Assembly of Experts are busy casting their final votes to elect a new leader to take over from Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

4Mar

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Iran’s Assembly of Experts are busy casting their final votes to elect a new leader to take over from Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

By Iran News and Views: A successor to the martyred Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is being elected by the Assembly of Experts and to be announced to (Image: Tehran Times) Following the martyrdom of Ayatollah Khamenei in the US and Israeli attacks, the Islamic regime has entered the stage of electing a leader. Contrary to the hostile media that is trying to portray chaos in the country, the capacity of the Iranian constitution is such that there is no deadlock and all conditions have been foreseen. Based on Article 111 of the constitution, immediately after this incident, the interim leadership council, consisting of the president (Masoud Pezzekian), the head of the judiciary (Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei), and one of the jurists of the Guardian Council (Ayatollah Ali...

A TRIBUTE TO SUPREME LEADER: ‘After the war, evidence must be gathered and presented to establish accountability for the war’, Araghchi says in interview with IRIB

3Mar

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A TRIBUTE TO SUPREME LEADER: ‘After the war, evidence must be gathered and presented to establish accountability for the war’, Araghchi says in interview with IRIB

By Abbas Araghchi: Iranian Foreign Minister Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi. (Image: Iranian government/relayed by the Iranian Embassy in Pretoria) The Leader lacked only one medal in his life — the medal of martyrdom — and he attained it. Losing the Leader is a great tragedy for us. The banner of Shiism and of Imam Mahdi, which was in the Leader’s hands, I am confident, will be entrusted to another capable hand. Our strength comes from the blood of the martyrs. This is a concept that only the followers of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) truly understand — how blood can triumph over the sword. As we speak now, while our Leader and our commanders have been martyred, we are standing against what appears to be the most powerful army in the world and another a...

Iran feels betrayed by Middle East neighbouring countries that have not kept their promise not to allow US to use their territories for attacking Iran

1Mar

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Iran feels betrayed by Middle East neighbouring countries that have not kept their promise not to allow US to use their territories for attacking Iran

By Thobile Jiwulane: Iranian Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi (Image: Relayed by Iranian Embassy, Pretoria) Iran has expressed concern and disappointment that some Middle East countries have allowed the US to use their countries as launching pad against the Islamic Republic despite their assurance to Iran that they would refused to do so. In a statement issued via X (formerly Twitter) this afternoon, following the earlier announcement by the Iranian President about the killing of Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Imam Khamenei in the first Israel attacks at the weekend, Iran's Strategic Council on Foreign Relations the unnamed countries had done the opposite. "Contrary to the pledges made by regional countries, actions were carried out against Ir...

BREAKING NEWS: Iran declares all US bases, resources, and interests in the region, both in space and on land, as legitimate targets

28Feb

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BREAKING NEWS: Iran declares all US bases, resources, and interests in the region, both in space and on land, as legitimate targets

By Thobile Jiwulane: The situation in Iran right now (Images: Used with permission of Irna Images and the Iranian Government) Following Israel's attacks against the Islamic Republic in Tehran, a Spokesperson of the Iranian Armed Forces says the Armed Forces are fully ready to defend the country and the national interests of the Iranian people. "We consider the United States the main perpetrator of today’s aggression, and the Zionist regime as an accomplice in this aggression. At the same time, we regard both as one. The Armed Forces, especially the Aerospace Force of the IRGC, immediately after the shameless aggression by the Zionist regime and the United States, launched retaliatory operations against U.S. bases in the region and the Zionist regime." "Al...

BREAKING NEWS: People in Iran have been warned to avoid shopping centres and schools are closed as Iran retaliates against Israel attacks today

28Feb

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BREAKING NEWS: People in Iran have been warned to avoid shopping centres and schools are closed as Iran retaliates against Israel attacks today

By Thobile Jiwulane: Footage of Iran's reported attack on the US Navy's Naval Support Activity (NSA) in Bahrain People in Iran have been warned to avoid shopping centres, and schools are closed as Iran retaliates with widespread attacks against Israel and targeted US military bases in the Middle East today, a state Statement from Tehran said. In a Statement by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), it condemned the attacks on Tehran by Israel and announced Iran's retaliatory response. "In response to the aggression of the hostile and criminal enemy against the Islamic Republic of Iran, the first wave of large-scale missile and drone attacks by the Islamic Republic of Iran toward the occupied territories has begun," the IRGC said. "The Head of the Judiciary...

Xi Jinping Extends Congratulations to African Union Summit, Highlights Strong China-Africa Ties

15Feb

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Xi Jinping Extends Congratulations to African Union Summit, Highlights Strong China-Africa Ties

By Thobile Jiwulane: President Xi Jinping (Image: Watercolour created by AI) Chinese President Xi Jinping has underscored the strength of China-Africa relations in a congratulatory message to Angolan President João Lourenço, the rotating chairperson of the African Union (AU), and AU Commission chairperson Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, as the 39th AU Summit opened on Saturday. Xi’s message, which coincided with Valentine's Day, a day generally marked as a time to show love between people, and addressed to African leaders and the continent’s people, reaffirmed Beijing’s commitment to deepening cooperation with Africa. “On behalf of the Chinese government and people, I wish to extend warm congratulations to the countries and peoples in Africa on the opening of the 39th Ordinary ...

“Germany’s Curtailment of Free Expression Signals Wider Suppression of Dissenting Voices in West”

16Dec

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“Germany’s Curtailment of Free Expression Signals Wider Suppression of Dissenting Voices in West”

By Thobile Jiwulane: German Flag (Image: Pexels) The West’s frequent claims of championing freedom of expression as a cornerstone of its self-styled democratic model increasingly ring hollow, as some political leaders fail to embody the very democratic practices they advocate to others. An analysis of court practice indicates that over the past two years, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has filed more than 30 lawsuits seeking protection of honour and dignity – a figure that significantly exceeds the average among senior German politicians. Of particular concern is not only the volume of these legal actions, but their substance: many of the cases were brought not against demonstrably false statements or outright defamation, but against critical reporting, satire an...

Initiative on Co-operation Supporting Modernisation in Africa Principled on Multilateralism

8Dec

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Initiative on Co-operation Supporting Modernisation in Africa Principled on Multilateralism

By Thobile Jiwulane: China's Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Miao Deyu (centre) and guests addressing journalists at G20. (Image: By Thobile Jiwulane The cooperation between Africa and China has been strengthened by the recent hosting of the G20 Summit in South Africa, one of the leading members of the Global South and a founding member of this multilateral body. The Summit deepened existing ties, culminating in the launch of the Initiative on Cooperation Supporting Modernisation on the final day, Sunday the 23rd, in Johannesburg. Both South Africa and China have been anticipating the realisation of this initiative, which is designed to modernise the African continent through development projects aimed at enhancing economic growth in selected countries, backed...

OPEN BATTLE: Rubio takes gloves off as he lambastes South Africa, accusing it of replacing Mandela’s reconciliation

5Dec

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OPEN BATTLE: Rubio takes gloves off as he lambastes South Africa, accusing it of replacing Mandela’s reconciliation

By Thobile Jiwulane: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Image: (US State Department) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has lambasted the South African government, as earlier led by the ANC, for having ditched Mandela's legacy of reconciliation, which he claims the ANC government replaced with "redistributionist" policies that discouraged investors and caused the talented to flee. Rubio is more pointed and scathing than Trump Rubio joins President Donald Trump in criticising South Africa for its internal policies aimed at addressing apartheid inspired racial inequality. Rubio was announcing America's plan for the G20, of which the US is the new president for 2026. The US took over from South Africa, which hosted the G20 Leaders Summit last month. Trump bo...

5th Volume of Xi Jinping: The Governance of China Promoted in South Africa opens a new window into China’s development vision

4Dec

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5th Volume of Xi Jinping: The Governance of China Promoted in South Africa opens a new window into China’s development vision

By Thobile Jiwulane: The guest speakers, who included Chinese Ambassador to SA Mr Wu Peng, were holding copies of the book Xi Jinping: The Governance of China (Volume V) as they concluded their speeches. Ties between China and South Africa are taking a new turn where not only the state officials of both countries are conversing on diplomatic and trade issues, but academics, business people and civil society have joined the fray to make positive remarks about the deepening relationship between the two countries. This became clear during a promotional event held in Johannesburg, South Africa, on December 3 for the English edition of the fifth volume of "Xi Jinping: The Governance of China,". The event drew around 200 participants who discussed various aspects of the ...