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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
4Dec By News SANo Comments
International

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 ...
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NGUBENGCUKA IS AMBITIOUS LIKE CAESAR: A comparison between Zamikhaya Maseti and Julius Caesar
13Nov By News SANo Comments
Opinion

NGUBENGCUKA IS AMBITIOUS LIKE CAESAR: A comparison between Zamikhaya Maseti and Julius Caesar

By George Tsibani: Blade Nzimande (Image: Polity.org) The comparison between Zamikhaya Maseti and Julius Caesar is apt, as both leaders are driven by ambition and a desire to shape their respective domains. Maseti’s article sounds very positive but highlights Caesarian methodology regarding global efforts by SACP, including the SACP cadres’ economic analysis today through Minister Enoch Godongwana’s MTBPs, read with the RMB October 2025 Report. Corruption and decadence Maseti's critique of the SACP cadres highlights an urgent need for alignment with Left-wing global policies, strategies and plans.  He experts the cadres of SACP not to be found with “self-serving tendencies”, which is reminiscent of the corruption and decadence that Caesar sought to challenge in ...
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LABOUR MOBILITY: The buzzword to counter resistance to labour migration
12Nov By News SANo Comments
International

LABOUR MOBILITY: The buzzword to counter resistance to labour migration

By Fawzia Moodley: A mechanic using a laptop (Image: Peoplecreations on Freepix) With the growing resistance to labour migration in many parts of the world, it’s harder for workers, including highly skilled professionalsseeking new pastures, to find jobs abroad. For India and African countries, including South Africa, the latest blow is the imposition of a hefty $100,000 fee to apply for an H-1B visa to work in the US, which is valid for three years and renewable for another three years.  Trump imposes hefty visa fee The H-1B visa allowed employers to recruit non-immigrant foreign workers with specialised skills, and was seen as a way for US companies to remain competitive, grow and create more jobs. But amidst a widespread pushback against immigrant workers an...
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STRATEGIC PLAN: China embarks on a new journey towards its second centenary goal
7Nov By News SANo Comments
News

STRATEGIC PLAN: China embarks on a new journey towards its second centenary goal

By Qingjiang Pan: Chinese Consul-General Qingjiang Pan (in grey jacket in front) taking a family photo session with his honourable guests. (Image supplied) Remarks by Mr Qingjiang Pan, Chinese Consul General in Johannesburg, at the “China’s Development, Global Opportunities” Seminar on November 6, 2025. Distinguished guests and dear friends from the political circle, local government and legislature, business community, academia, social organisation and media, Good afternoon. Welcome to the Chinese Consulate General in Johannesburg at the Seminar: “China’s Development, Global Opportunities”. The consulate hosts this themed seminar against the background of the successful convening of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communis...
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RAPPROACHMENT: India and the us seek to defuse tension
19Sep By News SANo Comments
International

RAPPROACHMENT: India and the us seek to defuse tension

 By Fawzia Moodley: President Donald J. Trump holds hands with Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India during a surprise walk-in in 2019, in Houston, Texas. (Image: White House Official Photo by Shealah Craighead) Realpolitik demands that Washington and New Delhi find common ground amidst the fallout between the two allies over Donald Trump’s imposition of a 50% tariff on Indian exports to the US and indications are that the two countries may be on the way to some kind of rapprochement.  Signs of a possible thaw India has been holding out hope that Trump, who had accused New Delhi of supporting Russia against Ukraine by purchasing oil from Russia, would reconsider the 50% tariff—the highest levy imposed on any country, except Brazil, which received the same treatment...
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BIG DEBATE: Will Cyril Ramaphosa climb Trump’s hill at the White House?
19May By News SANo Comments
Politics

BIG DEBATE: Will Cyril Ramaphosa climb Trump’s hill at the White House?

By Thobile Jiwulane: The White House in Washington, where Ramaphosa and Trump will meet (Image: Sandz) The upcoming discussions between South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa and US President Donald Trump are the most anticipated in their relationship’s history. Ramaphosa expects nothing short of tangible results to entice Trump to change his mind and come to South Africa for the G20 summit later this year. The South African President would like to see Trump realise the foolishness of insisting on the non-existent abuse of privileged whites, one of the reasons relations between the two countries have gone sour. Indeed, the conflict between South Africa and the US is based on flimsy reasons that only Trump can explain why he has to punish a human rights...
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