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UBUNTU CANNOT BE SUSPENDED: Whoever Tries Has Already Lost Their Own
29May By News SANo Comments
Opinion

UBUNTU CANNOT BE SUSPENDED: Whoever Tries Has Already Lost Their Own

By Prof. Narnia Bohler-Muller Jacinvta Ngobese-Zuma in the crowd. (Image: Facebook) When the leader of an anti-immigrant movement told her supporters in Bellville last weekend that "Ubuntu is suspended until further notice," she was not merely being inflammatory. She was attempting something more ambitious and more dangerous than a hard line on migration. She was trying to revoke the moral grammar of the country. Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, addressing a March and March crowd that had walked Voortrekker Road demanding the arrest of undocumented immigrants, framed it as a withdrawal of generosity. South Africa was the rainbow nation, she said; its harmony was mistaken for an invitation; outsiders "took advantage of our Ubuntu." And so, the conclusion: Ubuntu su...
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“I Will Not Resign” — Ramaphosa Stands Firm After Phala Phala Judgment
12May By News SANo Comments
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“I Will Not Resign” — Ramaphosa Stands Firm After Phala Phala Judgment

By Rorisang Rampheteng: The President of The Republic of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa (Image: Rich Malome) PRETORIA — President Cyril Ramaphosa says he will not resign following the Constitutional Court judgment linked to the controversial Phala Phala scandal, insisting that the ruling does not require him to step down. Ramaphosa addressed the nation during a media briefing at the Union Buildings on Monday evening after the Constitutional Court ruled that Parliament’s Section 89 impeachment process was flawed and unconstitutional in certain aspects. The case was brought by the Economic Freedom Fighters, which challenged the National Assembly’s decision not to proceed with impeachment proceedings against the President in 2022.“I therefore...
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BREAKING NEWS: Ramaphosa to Address Nation Following Phala Phala Judgment; Will He Resign?
11May By News SANo Comments
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BREAKING NEWS: Ramaphosa to Address Nation Following Phala Phala Judgment; Will He Resign?

By Rorisang Rampheteng: The President of The Republic of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa (Image: Rich Malome) President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to address the nation tonight at 20h00 following a major judgment by the Constitutional Court of South Africa in the case brought by the Economic Freedom Fighters over the Section 89 parliamentary process linked to the controversial Phala Phala scandal. The address will take place at the Union Buildings and comes amid growing political pressure and public scrutiny over the President’s future. The Constitutional Court judgment has once again placed the Phala Phala matter at the centre of South Africa’s political landscape, raising questions about accountability, transparency and leadership at the...
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How the Iran War Is Hitting South Africans Where It Hurts Most
28Mar By News SANo Comments
Opinion

How the Iran War Is Hitting South Africans Where It Hurts Most

By Lungelo Dlamini: Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei The ongoing conflict involving Iran may seem far removed from daily life in South Africa, yet its effects are already being felt in a very real and personal way. The war has disrupted global oil supply, pushing prices above 100 dollars a barrel and creating uncertainty across international markets. What this means for South Africans is simple. When oil prices rise globally, we pay more locally. At the heart of the issue is fuel. South Africa relies heavily on imported oil, and this makes the country extremely vulnerable to global shocks. As tensions in the Middle East have escalated, the price of crude oil has surged, and this is feeding directly into higher petrol and diesel costs. Analysts warn that petrol prices co...
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SOUTH AFRICA’S ILLICIT TOBACCO CRISIS: A battle still far from won
27Mar By News SANo Comments
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SOUTH AFRICA’S ILLICIT TOBACCO CRISIS: A battle still far from won

By Sitha Maliwa: Stefano Betti, Deputy Director General of the Transnational Alliance to Combat Illicit Trade South Africa is waging a war against illicit tobacco, but experts warn the fight is far from over. Stefano Betti, Deputy Director General of the Transnational Alliance to Combat Illicit Trade (TRACIT), has sounded the alarm, describing the country’s struggle as “deeply concerning” and calling for urgent, decisive action. Speaking at the EMEA Security Conference & Exhibition in Cape Town on Wednesday, Betti laid bare the scope of the problem: entrenched illegal networks, under-declared production by local manufacturers, and a sprawling informal economy that provides fertile ground for crime. “There is much more that can be done,” Betti sai...
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IN REMEMBRANCE: Pakistan’s High Commission hoists flag to commemorate Pakistan National Day in Pretoria 
25Mar By News SANo Comments
International

IN REMEMBRANCE: Pakistan’s High Commission hoists flag to commemorate Pakistan National Day in Pretoria 

By Diplomatic Correspondent: Pakistan's High Commissioner in Pretoria, H.E. Mr Malik Muhammad Farooq. (Image: Supplied The High Commission of Pakistan, Pretoria, commemorated Pakistan Day on Monday, 23 March 2026, with a simple and dignified flag hoisting ceremony held at the High Commission premises in Pretoria. The High Commissioner of Pakistan to South Africa, H.E. Mr Malik Muhammad Farooq, hoisted the national flag to the tune of the National Anthem of Pakistan. The significant ceremony was attended by members of the Pakistani diaspora from different walks of life, friends of Pakistan in South Africa, as well as officers and officials of the High Commission. The proceedings commenced with a recitation from the Holy Quran. Messages of the President, Prime...
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STATEMENT BY THE CHINA–SOUTH AFRICA YOUTH FEDERATION ON THE APPOINTMENT OF AMBASSADOR LETSATSI-DUBA
17Mar By News SANo Comments
International

STATEMENT BY THE CHINA–SOUTH AFRICA YOUTH FEDERATION ON THE APPOINTMENT OF AMBASSADOR LETSATSI-DUBA

By China–South Africa Youth Federation: Dipuo Letsatsi-Duba, appointed SA Ambassador to China. (Image: SA Government) The China–South Africa Youth Federation extends its warm and sincere congratulations to Ms. Dipuo Letsatsi-Duba on her appointment as the Ambassador of the Republic of South Africa to the People’s Republic of China. This appointment represents an important moment in the continued strengthening of the long-standing and strategic relationship between South Africa and China.  The Federation is confident that Ambassador Letsatsi-Duba’s distinguished record in public service, leadership, and dedication to advancing international cooperation will make a meaningful contribution to deepening bilateral relations between the two countries. South Africa ...
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Our first Business Breakfast & Networking session was exceptional and a Five-Star success
2Mar By News SANo Comments
Business

Our first Business Breakfast & Networking session was exceptional and a Five-Star success

By Katlego Rammusa: Author and host, Katlego Rammusa, talking to the audience Saturday, 28th February, was a blissful morning of engagement and powerful conversations where I held the Business Breakfast & Networking session, which was our first inception at the Menlyn Boutique Hotel in Pretoria. Indeed, it was an exceptional event, one of its kind, with a lovely setup and people.  As the visionary of this initiative, the aim is to build a chamber of commerce amongst entrepreneurs, whether aspiring, emerging or established. We are creating a cross-pollination between entities and fostering worthwhile and long-lasting relationships and partnerships because one is likely to do and interact business with the people they can trust.  Proximity compounds, as the saying...
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China and Africa strengthen ties with people-to-people exchanges, boosting Afro-China relations and cooperation
16Jan By News SANo Comments
Politics

China and Africa strengthen ties with people-to-people exchanges, boosting Afro-China relations and cooperation

By Thobile Jiwulane: China's Ambassador to South Africa, Wu Peng, takes a photograph with the cultural groups that performed at the event. (Image: Xiang Sun/CNS) The relationship between Africa and the People's Republic of China has moved to a new level with a renewed commitment by the two sides to implement people-to-people exchanges that are bound to benefit their respective societies in various ways and further strengthen China-Africa friendships. This was the focus of the launch of the 2026 China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges held at the Chinese Embassy in Pretoria this week. The launch was attended by the Chinese Ambassador to South Africa, Wu Peng, and African diplomats, with a huge presence of the South African government representatives, inc...
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OPEN BATTLE: Rubio takes gloves off as he lambastes South Africa, accusing it of replacing Mandela’s reconciliation
5Dec By News SANo Comments
International

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...
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