Korea and South Africa prioritise the Specially Abled

Enjoying the music of guitarist Khazozo are standing (l-r) Ambassador Chull-joo Park, Deputy Minister Pinky Kekana, Deputy Minister Chana Pilane-Majake and Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane (photo credit: Embassy of Korea)

27 September 2022

The deaf experience music through feeling vibration and responding to the frequency of the beats and the timing of the rhythms generated by the sound waves said Maite Nkoana Mashabane, South Africa’s Minister in the Presidency responsible for Persons with Disabilities. She was addressing guests at a reception celebrating the Republic of Korea’s National Day.

A transformative vision - Saudi Arabia celebrates

Pictured at the celebration are (l-r) Lindiwe Sisulu, SA Minister of Tourism, Bheki Cele, SA Minister of Police and Sultan Al Angari, Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to South Africa (photo: TDS)

26 September 2022

"The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is currently witnessing great development in all fields in line with the Kingdom’s ambitious Vision 2030. It is important to note that the strategic Vision is built around three primary pillars which are a vibrant society, a thriving economy and an ambitious nation. Simply put, Vision 2030 is a unique transformative social and economic reform program that is opening KSA up to the world, enriching the lives of the Saudi citizen and fulfilling the KSA’s vast potential," said Sultan Al Angari, Ambassador of KSA to South Africa at a reception celebrating the 92nd National Day of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in South Africa.

Love, Peace and QR Codes – Slovakia and South Africa

Ambassador Vladimir Grácz of Slovakia with Nonkqubela Jordan-Dyani, Acting Director-General of the Department of Communication and Digital Technologies (photo: TDS)

26 September 2022

In the early 1990’s both Slovakia and South Africa began their journeys to construct democratic societies. Slovakia became an independent state on 1 January 1993 after the peaceful dissolution of Czechoslovakia, also known as the Velvet Divorce. This year Slovakia celebrates 30 years of its Constitution and to commemorate this milestone Ambassador Vladimir Grácz of Slovakia to South Africa held a reception in Pretoria.

History Repeating Itself? – Supremacy, Domination, Genocide

Paula Slier addressing the audience at the screening of her documentary. Also pictured is Ambassador Ilya Rogachev of Russia

22 September 2022

Paula Slier’s emotive documentary ‘The questions I never asked’ is certainly poignant, not only in its content, but also in its timing at this extra-ordinary inflection juncture in human history. Her own story is about triumph, and as a South African female journalist heading up the Russia Today RT Africa bureau in Johannesburg, South Africa, is a pertinent and clear indicator of the changing times.

Nepal celebrates its 8th Constitution Day

High Commissioner Haruna Manta of Nigeria, Ambassador Salih Omar Abdu of Eritrea and Dean of the Diplomatic Corp, Ambassador-designate of Nepal Dan Bahadur Tamang, Mrs Tamang, Ambassador Ntombizodwa Lallie of Dirco,  Chargé d̍Affaires of Nepal  Gyan Bahadur Magar and Mrs Magar (TDS)

20 September 2022

Nepal is and has always remained a sovereign and independent nation-state without being subjected to any colonial power in its more than two and a half centuries-old history said Chargé d̍Affaires Mr Gyan Bahadur Magar at Nepal’s Constitution Day celebrations in Pretoria, South Africa.

The country celebrates Constitution Day on 20 September as the National Day of Nepal and has been doing so for the past seven years in commemoration of the promulgation of the present Constitution of Nepal in 2015.

President Ramaphosa concludes positive US visit

President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa meeting with President Joseph Biden of the United States at the White House Oval Office in Washington DC during President Ramaphosa’s working visit to the US. (Kopano Tlape)

20 September 2022

A joint task force on trade and investment is to be established to expand bilateral economic ties between South Africa and the United States. The formation of the task force follows on the conclusion of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s official working visit to the US. The visit was at the invitation of President Joseph Biden.

Driven by Knowledge

Think tanks offer ideas contributing to improving communication and mutual understanding, and enhancing cooperation between China and Africa

By Xia Yuanyuan

20 September 2022

Attendees of a sub-forum of the 11th Meeting of the China-Africa Think Tanks Forum held in Jinhua, Zhejiang Province, on July 21

More than 200 attendees including officials and scholars from China and Africa participated in the 11th Meeting of the China-Africa Think Tanks Forum (CATTF), held both online and offline from July 20 to 21, to enhance the deep understanding between the two sides.

A New Journey Together

China and Togo celebrate 50 years of bilateral ties

By Chao Weidong

19 September 2022

Chinese Ambassador to Togo Chao Weidong meets with Togolese Prime Minister Victoire Tomégah Dogbé on July 26 (Chinese Embassy in Togo)

On September 19, 1972, the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of Togo formally established diplomatic relations. Over the past 50 years, under the strategic guidance of the leaders of both countries and the joint efforts of people from all walks of life, the traditional friendship between China and Togo has been deepened and practical cooperation in various fields has been fruitful, benefiting the people of both countries. The bilateral ties have been marked by sincere friendship and solidarity with the two countries making progress hand in hand.

European Film Festival in South Africa goes hybrid

16 September 2022

The European Film Festival in South Africa goes hybrid for its 9th edition between 13 and 23 October.

Festival co-director Magdalene Reddy explains that the festival will continue to cater for its viewers and followers who have become accustomed to the ease of watching films in the comfort of their own homes, while also providing for those who long to return to the full cinema experience. ‘This is our transitional approach of coming back to theatres gradually,’ she says. The online screenings will be free while a ticket price will be charged for the theatre screenings. Each film will have a single screening at both Ster-Kinekor’s The Zone in Johannesburg and at The Labia in Cape Town.

New Bureau of African Heads of Mission engage Continental Bodies

14 September 2022

At a meeting held in Tshwane of African Heads of Mission based in South Africa as well as invited guests, Dean of the African Heads of Mission Andre Nzapayeke and Ambassador of the Central African Republic to South Africa took the opportunity to announce the new Bureau of African Heads of Mission. Nzapayeke also invited the President of the Pan African Parliament (PAP) to expound on PAP’s new vision and the CEO of the African Peer Review Mechanism to talk on the challenges of migration that is affecting the entire continent.