By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider
South Africa has put their hat in the ring in regards to mediating the war between Iran and Israel as Ramaphosa explained to the media at the Energy conference held in Cape Town.
“South Africa is always ready to play a contributing role, either in mediation or...
By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider
Members of the National Assembly have just approved the pay hike of President Cyril Ramaphosa from R3.3m to 3.8%. The increase followed a recommendation by the Independent Commission of the Remuneration of Public Office bearers as they had initially approved a...
By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider
According to the Synthesis Power Solutions director and energy expert, Thomas Garner, Load shedding is likely to make a return before the end of the decade.
“Load...
The death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, in March 2026 marks the end of a political era in the Middle Eastern country. Khamenei was killed in US and...
In presenting the 2026 national budget to South Africa’s parliament on 25 February, finance minister Enoch Godongwana characterised this as the turning point in South Africa’s public finances – heralding improved confidence, increased growth and rising infrastructure investment.
For over a decade, the size of the deficit and the rise in public...
In presenting the 2026 national budget to South Africa’s parliament on 25 February, finance minister Enoch Godongwana characterised this as the turning point in South Africa’s public finances – heralding improved confidence, increased growth and rising infrastructure investment.
For over a decade, the size of the deficit...
By Mirna Fahmy
In 2026, extreme weather has already made a strong impact across the Northern Hemisphere. North America has faced historic blizzards, while Eurasia has experienced record-breaking cold. At...
By Thobile Jiwulane
As Cyril Ramaphosa’s tenure as ANC president approaches its end in 2027, speculation has turned to who might succeed him. Among the names circulating is Patrice Motsepe,...
By Virginia Keppler-Young
Referring to himself as an authentic product from Taiwan, Representative Oliver Liao, a career diplomat of the Republic of China (Taiwan), not only presented authentic Taiwanese dishes, but he is a pro at flipping an oyster omelette.
And he definitely knows how to make the tastiest Bubble tea,...
By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider
The Continental Extractive Industries Programme (CEIP) is a pan-African initiative which serves as a flagship for the African Union Development Agency...
By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider
The Compendium of Africa’s Strategic Minerals was launched at the Mining Indaba, as it aims to reframe the sector through the...
