'Cry Freedom’ - Reflections on Dignity and Hope in South Africa

By Dilon Bhana - TDS

18 November 2025

The movie ‘Cry Freedom’, released in 1988 and set in the late 70’s, was screened by the Australian High Commission in Pretoria leading up to Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s ’s visit to South Africa for the much-anticipated G20 Summit. 

South Africa a country and economy 'on the rise' - President Ramaphosa

17 November 2025

In the weekly Presidential newsletter, President Cyril Ramaphosa has described the green shoots in the economy as an indication that South Africa is a “country and an economy on the rise”.

Vietnamese Cuisine Connects Cultures at Cooking Class Hosted by Embassy of Vietnam in South Africa

18 November 2025

The Embassy of Vietnam in South Africa, in collaboration with the International Diplomatic Spouses Association (IDSA), hosted a special Vietnamese Cooking Class on 7 November 2025 at the Residence of the Ambassador of Vietnam in Pretoria.

Panama Week 2025, A Proactive Bridge Between Africa and the Americas
By Kirtan Bhana - TDS

18 November 2025

As South Africa’s Presidency announces “green shoots” of recovery across the domestic economy driven by stabilising energy supply, renewed investor sentiment, and improved logistics performance an unexpected but strategic partner is stepping forward to deepen its footprint on the continent: the Republic of Panama.

In commemoration of 30 years of bilateral relations and 25 years since the opening of its first mission in Pretoria, the Embassy of Panama in South Africa will host Panama Week 2025, a dynamic programme from 1–5 December aimed at strengthening political, commercial, and cultural ties with South Africa and Africa at large.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh begins official visit to Kuwait
VNA

16 November 2025

Kuwait is the first stop on PM Prime Minister Chinh’s working trip to three countries, including Algeria and South Africa. This is the first visit by a Vietnamese Prime Minister to Kuwait in 16 years, and timed a head of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries (January 10) next year.

Kuwait (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, accompanied by his spouse and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation, arrived in Kuwait international airport on November 16 noon (local time), beginning his three-day official visit to the Middle Eastern country at the invitation of PM Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al Sabah.

Opportunities in Africa: Bridges of Cooperation and Development

17 November 2025

On 10 November 2025, South African Ambassador to Greece Lindiwe Msengana-Ndlela delivered a keynote address at a business forum information event that was held under the theme ‘Opportunities in Africa: Bridges of Cooperation and Development’.

South African Royal Princesses Network Imbizo 
SARPN

17 November 2025

On the 15th of November, the South African Royal Princesses Network (SARPN), in partnership with Freedom Park, held its Imbizo at Freedom Park. The gathering brought together Royal Princesses from across the country to engage in meaningful dialogue about how they can offer greater assistance to their communities, with a particular focus on supporting and empowering individuals affected by gender-based violence.

Minister hails developments around Pebble Bed Modular Reactor

17 November 2025

Minister of Energy and Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says Cabinet’s decision to lift the state of care maintenance of the Pebble Bed Modular Reactor will place South Africa back to its “rightful place” at the forefront of nuclear technology.

Collaboration key for biodiversity conservation

17 November 2025

The Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Narend Singh, has emphasised that safeguarding South Africa’s biodiversity requires a whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach, anchored by a shared national mission.

Kazakhstan–South Africa Business Seminar Reveals Expanding Horizons for Partnership

by Anisha Pemjee - TDS

17 November 2025

Kazakhstan’s emergence as a strategic hub for investment, innovation, and global connectivity took centre stage at a high-level business seminar in Pretoria, drawing together South African entrepreneurs, investors, and sector specialists. Hosted by the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in South Africa, in collaboration with Tayfin Royale Hotel and Conference Centre and the South Africa and Kazakhstan Trading and Cultural Association, the event highlighted the deepening economic synergies between the two nations.

Energy of future: restructuring international ties and turning towards Global South

What lies ahead for the global energy market, and why are oil and gas flows being redirected towards the Global South? Read the full story on TV BRICS

TV BRICS - 16 November 2025

The global energy market stands on the threshold of major transformation. Experts speak of a shift to the sixth technological paradigm and the related Industry 4.0 concept. The Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, and global information networks will all require enormous energy resources. Will access to them become the key to success in the technological race?