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Mini budget 2016: quotes

Managing a tough balancing act, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan delivered the mini budget on 26 October 2016. He addressed issues facing the economy, politics...

Full text: the mini budget

Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan and his team before the delivery of the mini budget on 26 October 2016. (Image: National Treasury, Facebook) Compiled by Priya...

Africa Progress Report speaks of continent’s green energy leaders

African countries are emerging as global green energy leaders, although electricity constraints still hamper growth in many regions of the continent. The Africa Progress Report points to inequality in pricing and a need for greater investment.

Watch: The Elders pay tribute to Madiba

The Elders, a group of global leaders brought together by Nelson Mandela, have posted a moving video tribute to their friend and founder to mark the first anniversary of his death.

Voices from One Young World Summit Dublin

oneyoungworldthumbThree young South Africans share their experiences of this year's One Young World Annual Summit, held in Dublin, Ireland from 15 to 18 October, where valuable young talent from across the globe debated and shared solutions for the pressing issues facing the world.

Voices from One Young World Summit Dublin

oneyoungworldthumbThree young South Africans share their experiences of this year's One Young World Annual Summit, held in Dublin, Ireland from 15 to 18 October, where valuable young talent from across the globe debated and shared solutions for the pressing issues facing the world.

New global initiative to tackle racism in sport

A new global initiative to tackle discrimination in sport will be launched in Doha, Qatar on Thursday by South African activist, politician and businessman Tokyo Sexwale, Sheikh Faisal bin Mubarak Al Thani of Qatar and the Nelson Mandela Foundation.

Africa’s green revolution ready to grow. Just add investment

African agriculture is about to flourish, write Olusegun Obasanjo and Bob Geldof. This is one of the most fertile regions on earth, with 60% of the world’s uncultivated arable land.

Bold Zapiro wins global favour

Zapiro is known for his provocative cartoons, and although these have sown controversy in the past, his determination to uphold the right to freedom of expression has won him a major international prize for media bravery, the Freedom to Publish Award.
SA celebrates media freedom

South Africa condemns Syria killings

South Africa has reiterated its condemnation of the killing of Syrian people, once again calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities in the country.