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Senqu Bridge a powerful symbol of cooperation and shared development

President Ramaphosa and King Letsie with officials at the official opening of the Senqu Bridge (photo: GCIS)
 

28 April 2026

Mokhotlong, Lesotho – President Cyril Ramaphosa has underscored the strength and longevity of relations between South Africa and Lesotho, describing the Senqu Bridge as a powerful symbol of cooperation and shared development. Speaking at the official launch of the bridge under the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) in Mokhotlong, President Ramaphosa said the structure reflects a partnership built on mutual respect, shared history and a common vision for regional progress.  

FG Inducts New Envoys, Demands Results-Driven Diplomacy
Oru Leonard - newsdotafrica  

27 April 2026 
 
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nigeria has commenced the induction of newly appointed Ambassadors and High Commissioners-designate, charging them to deliver measurable outcomes that advance Nigeria’s national interests.

South Africa–Serbia Political Consultations in Belgrade, Serbia

pictured (l-r) Ambassador of South Africa, Dr Lindiwe Msengana-Ndlela, Serbia State Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Mr Damjan Jovic, South African Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes and Ambassador of Serbia to South Africa, Mr Saša Mart
 

28 April 2026

The South African Embassy in the Hellenic Republic, which is also accredited to Serbia, had the honour to provide support to South African Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes during his visit to Serbia on 15-16 April 2026. Deputy Minister Botes met with his counterpart, the State Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia, Mr Damjan Jović.

Freedom to Enterprise: South Africa at 32 — Progress, Paradox and the Path Forward
Kirtan Bhana - TDS
2026 Freedom Day Celebrations at the Dr Rantlai Molemela Stadium in Bloemfontein, Free State Province (photo GCIS)
 
27 April 2026
 
As South Africa marks 32 years of democracy this Freedom Day, the nation stands at a crossroads shaped by extraordinary progress and persistent contradiction. The story of these three decades is neither one of failure nor triumph alone, it is a complex narrative of resilience, reform and unfinished business. The end of apartheid ushered in one of the most admired constitutional democracies in the world. Political freedom was secured through sacrifice, negotiation and vision. Since 1994, millions have gained access to housing, education, healthcare and other basic services. A new Black middle class has emerged. Women have advanced into leadership across government, business and civil society. South Africans, once excluded from the global economy, now participate in international markets, diplomacy and innovation.

Zero Tariffs, New Horizons: Opportunities for China–South Africa Cooperation from Johannesburg

By Zhao Yinan, CMG Africa Bureau Correspondent (Johannesburg)

CMG Africa Bureau correspondent Zhao Yinan visits a sugarcane plantation in KwaZulu-Natal, where local farmers are looking forward to exporting sugarcane products to China and bringing them to Chinese consumers’ tables.
 

27 April 2026

Amid rising global trade uncertainties and shifting supply chains, a major policy is drawing growing attention across South Africa’s business and industrial sectors: China’s decision to grant 100% tariff-free treatment on products from 53 African countries, effective May 1, 2026.

TV BRICS to present integration potential of BRICS and ASEAN
Malaysian broadcasting company Astro AWANI will use a media network to promote the positions of the Global South and foster technological cooperation
TVBRICS

Photo: metamorworks / iStock

24 April 2026

Countries of Southeast Asia and BRICS are strengthening their integration cooperation through the TV BRICS International Media Network. In April 2026, Malaysia’s leading broadcasting outlet, Astro AWANI, joined collaboration with the media network. The cooperation document in the field of media communications was signed by TV BRICS CEO Janna Tolstikova and Astro AWANI Acting Editor-in-Chief Zaiful Ariffin.

‘Palestine 36’: The true Palestinian narrative in a time of shameful silence of the human conscience.

By Ambassador Reyad Al-Akbari, Head of the League of Arab States in South Africa


Pictured front row (l-r) ANC Veteran Mohammed Dangor, Ambassador of Saudi Arabia Faisal Al-Harbi, Ambassador of the Arab League Reyad Al-Akbari, Chairperson of the Nelson Mandela Foundation Naledi Pandor, Ambassador of Palestine Hanan Jarrar, Former Minister of Justice of Palestine Mohammed Shalaldeh, Ambassador of Cuba Fakri Rodriguez Pinelo and Ambassador of Nicaragua Danilo Chang Cash (photo: TDS)
 

24 April 2026

On the evening of Tuesday, 21 April 2026, I had the honor of attending the screening of the film “Palestine 36” (Film Screening), upon an invitation from Hanan Jarrar, Ambassador of the State of Palestine to Pretoria. 

Zimbabwe–SA: Better and Stronger Together

By Kirtan Bhana

Pictured (l-r) Priviledge Mazemo, Deputy Minister Mondli Gungubele, Minister Amon Murwira and Ambassador Lovemore Mazemo (photo supplied)
 

24 April 2026

The relationship between Zimbabwe and South Africa is often framed through politics and economics, but its true depth lies in a shared civilizational story, one that stretches back millennia before colonial borders divided the region. Archaeological discoveries such as Great Zimbabwe Kingdom and Mapungubwe reveal a sophisticated pre-colonial world of trade, governance and cultural exchange. These sites stand as memory of an interconnected, highly skilled society that once thrived across what is now southern Africa.

Removing Barriers for Women in Agribusiness - Tunisia - South Africa Perspectives

International Year of the Woman Farmer

By Anisha Pemjee

Pictured (l-r) Nomthandazo Peyise, owner of Petal Poetry, Deputy Minister Jane Sithole, Ambassador Karima Bardaoui and Hasna Tizaoui, Deputy Head of Mission of the Embassy of Tunisia (photo: Sibulele Musie/Department of Small Business Development)


23 April 2026

A timely dialogue by the Embassy of the Republic of Tunisia in Pretoria brought together policymakers, entrepreneurs and development stakeholders to advance a shared agenda on women’s empowerment in agriculture. The event, hosted by Ambassador of Tunisia, Karima Bardaoui, highlighted both the opportunities and structural challenges facing women across agricultural value chains, while reinforcing the importance of cooperation between Tunisia and South Africa.

Spouse of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Indonesia to Russia, Fitria Wibowo Tavares: "BRICS membership has certainly highlighted our position"

In an exclusive interview with TV BRICS, the diplomat discusses how Indonesia’s accession to BRICS influenced the country’s economic and trade relations

Photo: TV BRICS
 

TV BRICS - 23 April 2026

Fitria Wibowo Tavares, a diplomat in service since 2003. She holds a master’s degree in law from Victoria University of Wellington. Her work focuses primarily on international trade. Her interests include literature, foreign cultures, music, fashion, and art. She is also a collector and curator of Indonesian textile exhibitions.

China
Spokesperson: Wearing so-called 'ROC president' title only invites disgrace
CGTN

A view of Taipei City, China's Taiwan region. /VCG

22 April2026

It's very clear that there's no longer a so-called "ROC president" in the world anymore. Anyone who wears that false title is acting against history and will only invite disgrace upon themselves, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday on Taiwan authorities' "postponement of Lai Ching-te's visit" to Eswatini.

China, Mozambique upgrade ties to community with shared future in new era

CGTN

Chinese President Xi Jinping (2nd R) and his wife Peng Liyuan (R) pose for a group photo with President of the Republic of Mozambique Daniel Francisco Chapo (2nd L) and his wife Gueta Chapo ahead of the talks between Xi and Chapo at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, April 21, 2026. /Xinhua

21 April 2026

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Mozambican President Daniel Francisco Chapo held talks in Beijing on Tuesday, and the two heads of state agreed to upgrade bilateral ties to a China-Mozambique community with a shared future in the new era.

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  7. Chinese top leader hosts official welcome ceremony for Party General Secretary, State President of Vietnam
  8. Vietnam’s competitive investment hubs attract foreign firms
  9. Xi Jinping puts forward four-point proposal on Middle East peace, stability in meeting with UAE crown prince
  10. Xi urges enhancing China-Spain cooperation for more fruitful results
  11. President Xi urges closer, stronger China-Russia strategic coordination to defend interests, uphold Global South unity
  12. SA, Germany upgrade ties to Strategic Partnership at landmark BNC meeting
  13. Strengthening Cooperation in Public Administration - Russia and SA
  14. South Africa and Malawi Schools of Government Sign Cooperation Agreement
  15. Space industry of BRICS countries: technological cooperation and projects of global scale
  16. Xi Jinping meets KMT leader Cheng Li-wun in Beijing
  17. New Heads of Mission Present Credentials as South Africa Positions Itself for Economic Partnership and Growth
  18. Aaron T. Maniago’s Burj Global 100 Recognition Signals a Deeper Africa–USA Convergence
  19. African Union Commemorates the 32nd Anniversary of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda - Kwibuka32
  20. Russia and Brazil launch international distribution of TV BRICS documentary series “The Art of Sport”
  21. Jakarta among largest grain importers shows interest in BRICS Grain Exchange 
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  23. Pakistan Emerges as a Mediator in the US–Israel–Iran Conflict
  24. Record investment pledges a turning point for South Africa’s economy
  25. SA, China look to expand cooperation in infrastructure development

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