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China’s ready to share its high-level opening up, opportunities and dividends with the world and South Africa in particular, says Consul-General
20Apr By News SANo Comments
Opinion

China’s ready to share its high-level opening up, opportunities and dividends with the world and South Africa in particular, says Consul-General

By Thobile Jiwulane: Chinese Consul-General in Johannesburg, Pan Qingjiang, at Wits University. (Image: Supplied by the Consular-General) China's Consul General in Johannesburg, Pan Qingjiang, says China is committed to expanding high-level opening-up, and providing new opportunities to and sharing more dividends with the world, including South Africa, through its new development.   Delivering a speech at a seminar titled the "Reflections Seminar:  The Journey of Discovery in China” held at Wits University on April 15, 2026, Pan said China adopts a people-centred approach in dealing with its external relations. China will continue to strive together with South Africa to translate our close relationship and pragmatic cooperation into more tangible and real benefits to o...
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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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BIG CALL: UN Chief Guterres calls for Africa to be represented with a permanent member at the Security Council
24Nov By News SANo Comments
International

BIG CALL: UN Chief Guterres calls for Africa to be represented with a permanent member at the Security Council

By Thobile Jiwulane: An emblem for the South Africa-hosted G20 Summit outside the summit venue, Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg. (Image: By Thobile Jiwulane) United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres says Africa must be given a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council and be represented on the boards of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank and other global bodies Guterres, who was delivering opening remarks to the Media at the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Friday, repeatedly expressed concern that Africa is not represented in these bodies and is inadequately represented in other global bodies.  To give Africa and others a voice “Africa must have a fair seat in every forum where decisions are made – from th...
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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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