We are particularly encouraged at the potential of greater cooperation, investment and trade between our two countries in pursuit of low-carbon, climate resilient economic growth. For example, South Africa has investment opportunities in the electric vehicle sector, renewable energy, green hydrogen and energy storage – and China as a proven track record in developing innovative solutions in these areas.
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South African firefighters return after successful Canadian wildfire mission
During the Homecoming Ceremony, the Canadian High Commissioner to South Africa, His Excellency Christopher Cooter, extended his heartfelt appreciation to the firefighters. “Your courage and dedication have made a profound impact on our country,” he remarked. “Canada is deeply grateful for the unwavering support that South Africa has provided over the years. The Mzanzi1 Hotshots have once again demonstrated the strength of our bilateral partnership and the importance of international cooperation in addressing global challenges.”
Continue readingEskom is showing the way towards the empowerment of women in the workplace
We have just ended Women’s Month. At a number of state-owned enterprises, women are excelling not only in management and leadership positions, but also in technical roles and occupations that were previously the preserve of men. Within Eskom itself, women are working as power station managers, engineers, artisans, operators and technicians.
Continue readingWe must work together to fulfil Chief Justice Zondo’s immense legacy
During a career spent in the service of justice, one of Judge Zondo’s most prominent and outstanding contributions was as the chairperson of the judicial commission established to investigate allegations of state capture and other corruption.
Continue readingThe onward march towards economic freedom for women
Last week we commemorated the Women’s March to the Union Buildings on 9 August 1956. The decision to extend the pass laws to black women would have effectively shut off all remaining opportunities for black families to earn a livelihood.
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