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Efforts to intensify national reconciliation as a way to heal divisions of the past need to continue says Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa.“We need to continuously intensify the effort towards national reconciliation as a way to heal the divisions of the past, perpetuated along the lines of race, language, culture, religion and other social constructs. “The reconciliation we speak about here is a project that involves all South Africans,” said Mthethwa. The Minister addressed the … [Read more...] about National reconciliation efforts must continue

There can be no real reconciliation nor can South Africa be a nation at peace with itself, if the scourge of gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) continues.These were the remarks of Sport, Arts and Culture Minister, Nathi Mthethwa who delivered the keynote address during the National Day of Reconciliation celebrations at Cillie Sports Ground, in Kakamas outside Upington in the Northern Cape. The Minister used the opportunity to address the scourge of GBVF in South Africa, which saw a peak … [Read more...] about No real reconciliation if GBVF scourge persists

Minister in the Presidency, Mondli Gungubele has welcomed the newly appointed members of the third National Planning Commission (NPC). The Minister was accompanied by Deputy Ministers in the Presidency, Thembi Siweya and Pinky Kekana. Mondli Gungubele The NPC Commissioners were appointed by President Ramaphosa in terms of the revised Green Paper: National Planning Commission of 2010 to serve as an independent advisory body and think-tank. The third NPC will be led by Minister … [Read more...] about Gungubele welcomes new NPC members

President Cyril Ramaphosa concluded his visit to Senegal on a high note as the two countries consolidated their bilateral relations as well as the signing of a number of Memoranda of Understanding and Agreements.The delegations of both countries signed a number of Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) as well as Agreements which include an MoU on Political and Diplomatic Consultations, an Agreement on a Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation, and an Agreement on Scientific, Technical and Economic … [Read more...] about Ramaphosa concludes successful visit to Senegal

International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, has sent a message of condolence to the family, friends and colleagues of Ambassador Lindiwe Mabuza.Mabuza passed away on Monday after a long battle with cancer. She was 83 years old. According to the statement released by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), Mabuza was born in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, in 1938. After matriculating, she went to study at Pius XII University College, Roma, Lesotho … [Read more...] about Pandor sends condolences following Ambassador Mabuza’s passing

Concluding his visit to four West African countries, President Cyril Ramaphosa said he was confident that the tour would be beneficial for South Africa after reaching bilateral agreements with the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Ghana and Senegal. Speaking to SAnews in Dakar just before departing for South Africa, President Ramaphosa said his delegation had achieved a great deal while managing to forge and deepen good relations with the four countries. “This epic journey and tour has … [Read more...] about West Africa tour beneficial to SA: President Ramaphosa

The SA Post Office (SAPO) says it has prepared itself for a substantial increase in applications for fishing licences this holiday season. Fishing was one of the safest activities during a COVID-19 wave, as it can only take place in the open air and at a reasonable distance from other people. In a statement, SAPO said the demand for fishing licences was always highest at coastal Post Offices, but many holiday makers from the interior get their fishing licence from their local Post Office before … [Read more...] about Rise in fishing licence applications predicted

Dikeledi Molobela in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire writes:Chief “Dwasaho” which means “The Great Warrior” is the name President Cyril Ramaphosa was given by Ivorian Traditional leadership during his state visit on Thursday, in the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire. The President arrived to a warm reception and loud cheers by the locals who held huge banners of his face at the City Hall in Abidjan where he was given the status of a Chief. The Great WarriorOvercome with emotion, President Ramaphosa was handed … [Read more...] about The Great Warrior

Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, Dikeledi Magadzi, has called on the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to report regularly and indicate specific funding they receive in order to ensure that member states are conversant of projects that are undertaken.The Deputy Minister made the remarks while addressing the 40th joint committee of SADC Ministers meeting responsible for energy and water held virtually on Thursday in Malawi. The department in a statement said the assembly of SADC … [Read more...] about SADC states should communicate funded water projects