On World Health Day, let’s not lose sight of hope, of taking action to make sure we create societies in which our children can not only survive but thrive
Israel is using water as a weapon of war in Gaza
International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola reiterated the need to respect Ukraine’s territorial integrity but SA abstained from the resolution tabled by Kyiv
At the G20 foreign ministers’ meeting in Johannesburg, the president also stressed the need for inclusivity in tackling pressing global problems, from geopolitical tensions to climate resilience.
The Rwandan president is defying international pressure to withdraw his soldiers from eastern DRC where they are backing militia
President Cyril Ramaphosa remains in direct contact with the presidents of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and of Rwanda, the perceived backer of the M23 rebels
The South African Defence Force confirmed four more of its troops have died, bringing the number lost in the rebel advance on Goma to 13
The UN secretary general met International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola, who urged Israel to halt its strikes on Syria
Communication professionals have a role to play in bridging this gap, translating the sustainable development goals into relatable narratives that resonate with people and inspire collective action
A child-rights-based approach to education in disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration programmes gives children the tools for healing, belonging and participation in peacebuilding
South Africa intends to lobby for reform of the UN Security Council when it takes over the G20 presidency from Brazil
The international relations minister pressed the point after talks with British Foreign Secretary, David Lammy.
A fuller picture of the Rapid Support Forces massacres in Gezira, committed under the cover of a communications blackout, is emerging from survivors and victims’ families
David Lammy is on a visit to the continent to strengthen relations with South Africa and Nigeria
Its papers to the UN tribunal served as reminder of the suffering of Palestinians and Israel’s defiance on international covenants, the president said
Violations of people’s human rights continue unabated in the country
The president said any suggestion that South Africa would pull rank in the process was misplaced
The global community cannot remain indifferent to the violation of international law, Dirco said
Amid the humanitarian catastrophe caused by Israel, its leaders are being welcomed by many powerful countries and leaders
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Without addressing democratic backsliding, ongoing conflicts and the climate crisis, the pact risks becoming another set of unenforced promises
The tools and methodologies of foresight and futures thinking, as well as anticipatory governance approaches, can assist decision-makers develop resilient long-term policies and strategies in a way that is flexible to adapt to changes
Marcos Orellana noted the poor disposal of waste and hazardous substances, the wide use of pesticides and weak enforcement of regulations
US peace talks to end the 16-month war in the country have yielded no concrete results
The international ministry is considering its options in the multilateral sphere to push for a ceasefire in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Both sides are accused of war crimes, and millions of people have been displaced and face famine in 14 areas of civil war in the country
The world has 18 months left to reach targets that all United Nations member countries signed up to in 2021
Persistent organic pollutants stay in the environment over decades and longer and are linked to cancer, liver damage and decreased fertility
The under-representation of women goes beyond policy-making and into practice, despite evidence that when they lead, things tend to work better
The nation is in a far better place than it was when apartheid ended. But what is also true is multiple spheres of government struggle to deal with societal problems and service delivery
South Africa and Kuwait have maintained bilateral relations for 30 years