In response to Peter Bruce’s column, “Diplomatic encounters of the difficult kind”, a number of inaccurate statements about SA’s foreign policy and foreign relations need to be corrected.
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SA stars stun on the red carpet at Toronto International Film Festival
The South African flag is flying high at the Toronto Film Festival. Multiple SA stars posed on the red carpet for their respective films premiering at the annual film event,
Continue readingCanada needs to play larger global role after ‘sluggish’ response to COVID-19 IP waiver, says new South African envoy
In a wide-ranging interview, High Commissioner Rieaz Shaik talks about the WTO TRIPS waiver, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and a reset in Canada-South Africa relations.
Continue readingMinister Pandor addresses Foreign Relations Council in US
The United States of America is South Africa’s third largest trading partner after China and the European Union, with more than 600 US companies operating within SA borders. In 2021, the United States ranked as the second largest destination for South Africa’s exports globally.
Continue readingPresident sends condolences to the British Royal Family
“South Africa’s thoughts and prayers are with The Royal Family, the Government and people of the United Kingdom as they mourn their immense loss,” President Ramaphosa said.
Continue readingTourism sector shows signs of recovery
Addressing the launch of the National Parks Week at Augrabies National Park in the Northern Cape, Minister Barbara Creecy said the recovery reflects that the South African Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan in the tourism sector is well on track.
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