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United Nations

World health: Progress after Covid — then Trump struck
Thought Leader
/ 7 April 2025

World health: Progress after Covid — then Trump struck

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

By Mark Tomlinson
Israeli propaganda yet again poses as fact
Thought Leader
/ 12 March 2025

Israeli propaganda yet again poses as fact

Israel is using water as a weapon of war in Gaza

By Merlynn Edelstein, Jared Sacks & Mervyn Bennun
SA backs one of two UN resolutions on Ukraine amid US-EU rift
Politics
/ 25 February 2025

SA backs one of two UN resolutions on Ukraine amid US-EU rift

International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola reiterated the need to respect Ukraine’s territorial integrity but SA abstained from the resolution tabled by Kyiv

By Emsie Ferreira
G20 meetings will go on with or without the US, says Ramaphosa
Politics
/ 20 February 2025

G20 meetings will go on with or without the US, says Ramaphosa

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.

By Mandisa Nyathi
Kagame’s verbal attack complicates Ramaphosa bid to stem DRC conflict
Politics
/ 31 January 2025

Kagame’s verbal attack complicates Ramaphosa bid to stem DRC conflict

The Rwandan president is defying international pressure to withdraw his soldiers from eastern DRC where they are backing militia

By Emsie Ferreira
Civil war raging in DRC becomes a nightmare for South Africa
Politics
/ 30 January 2025

Civil war raging in DRC becomes a nightmare for South Africa

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

By Emsie Ferreira
Lamola condemns Rwanda’s role in DRC conflict as SA loses more soldiers
National
/ 28 January 2025

Lamola condemns Rwanda’s role in DRC conflict as SA loses more soldiers

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

By Emsie Ferreira
António Guterres: It is now time for unity in Syria
Politics
/ 12 December 2024

António Guterres: It is now time for unity in Syria

The UN secretary general met International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola, who urged Israel to halt its strikes on Syria

By Emsie Ferreira
Enhance communication to track progress on achieving the sustainable development goals
Opinion
/ 8 December 2024

Enhance communication to track progress on achieving the sustainable development goals

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

By Oscar Tshifure and Malesela Maubane
Education can help child soldiers reintegrate into society
Opinion
/ 20 November 2024

Education can help child soldiers reintegrate into society

A child-rights-based approach to education in disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration programmes gives children the tools for healing, belonging and participation in peacebuilding

By Taydren van Vuren
Ramaphosa calls for respect for UN Charter at G20 summit
Politics
/ 19 November 2024

Ramaphosa calls for respect for UN Charter at G20 summit

South Africa intends to lobby for reform of the UN Security Council when it takes over the G20 presidency from Brazil

By Emsie Ferreira
South Africa is eager to facilitate Russia-Ukraine peace talks, says minister Lamola
Politics
/ 7 November 2024

South Africa is eager to facilitate Russia-Ukraine peace talks, says minister Lamola

The international relations minister pressed the point after talks with British Foreign Secretary, David Lammy.

By Emsie Ferreira
Rampage and ransom as heavyweight in Sudan’s RSF defects
Africa
/ 4 November 2024

Rampage and ransom as heavyweight in Sudan’s RSF defects

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

By Liban Mahamed
British foreign secretary to meet with Lamola on first African tour
Politics
/ 4 November 2024

British foreign secretary to meet with Lamola on first African tour

David Lammy is on a visit to the continent to strengthen relations with South Africa and Nigeria

By Emsie Ferreira
Ramaphosa: South Africa has given the ICJ proof of genocide in Gaza
Politics
/ 29 October 2024

Ramaphosa: South Africa has given the ICJ proof of genocide in Gaza

Its papers to the UN tribunal served as reminder of the suffering of Palestinians and Israel’s defiance on international covenants, the president said

By Emsie Ferreira
Bring back the UN human rights commission before Uganda’s 2026 elections
Opinion
/ 29 October 2024

Bring back the UN human rights commission before Uganda’s 2026 elections

Violations of people’s human rights continue unabated in the country

By Robert Kigongo
Ramaphosa: Africa through the African Union will decide on UN Security Council seats
National
/ 17 October 2024

Ramaphosa: Africa through the African Union will decide on UN Security Council seats

The president said any suggestion that South Africa would pull rank in the process was misplaced

By Emsie Ferreira
South Africa condemns Israel’s incursion into Lebanon
National
/ 14 October 2024

South Africa condemns Israel’s incursion into Lebanon

The global community cannot remain indifferent to the violation of international law, Dirco said

By Emsie Ferreira
The anatomy of a genocide: Gaza one year later
Opinion
/ 12 October 2024

The anatomy of a genocide: Gaza one year later

Amid the humanitarian catastrophe caused by Israel, its leaders are being welcomed by many powerful countries and leaders

By Alvin Botes
ERA celebrates 7 Days of Eco-activism for National E-waste Day
Partner Content
/ 2 October 2024

ERA celebrates 7 Days of Eco-activism for National E-waste Day

Spotlight on recycling with consumer campaign & industry engagement

By ERA
How AI is accelerating Africa’s pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals
Partner Content
/ 30 September 2024

How AI is accelerating Africa’s pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals

Google is working with GABI Circle members to accelerate a prosperous future for Africa

By Alex Okosi
Why the UN Pact of the Future must address global crises head-on
Opinion
/ 20 September 2024

Why the UN Pact of the Future must address global crises head-on

Without addressing democratic backsliding, ongoing conflicts and the climate crisis, the pact risks becoming another set of unenforced promises

By Sibahle Zuma
UN Summit for the Future stresses intergenerational responsibility and accountability to upcoming generations
Opinion
/ 10 September 2024

UN Summit for the Future stresses intergenerational responsibility and accountability to upcoming generations

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

By Njeri Mwagiru
UN special rapporteur: Toxic pollution in SA fuelled by corporate greed and government inaction 
The Green Guardian
/ 28 August 2024

UN special rapporteur: Toxic pollution in SA fuelled by corporate greed and government inaction 

Marcos Orellana noted the poor disposal of waste and hazardous substances, the wide use of pesticides and weak enforcement of regulations

By Sheree Bega
‘Rebels’ should give up hope of ruling Sudan, says RSF adviser
Africa
/ 27 August 2024

‘Rebels’ should give up hope of ruling Sudan, says RSF adviser

US peace talks to end the 16-month war in the country have yielded no concrete results

By Umamah Bakharia
South Africa condemns Israel’s strike on Gaza school as inhumane
Politics
/ 12 August 2024

South Africa condemns Israel’s strike on Gaza school as inhumane

The international ministry is considering its options in the multilateral sphere to push for a ceasefire in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

By Emsie Ferreira
Sudan civil war fuels sexual violence and humanitarian crisis
Africa
/ 3 August 2024

Sudan civil war fuels sexual violence and humanitarian crisis

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

By Umamah Bakharia
Not easy to track how well South Africa is doing with getting people on to ARVs
Article
/ 23 July 2024

Not easy to track how well South Africa is doing with getting people on to ARVs

The world has 18 months left to reach targets that all United Nations member countries signed up to in 2021

By Linda Pretorius, Mia Malan and Media Hack
UN report shows decline in some chemical pollutants as new threats emerge
The Green Guardian
/ 19 June 2024

UN report shows decline in some chemical pollutants as new threats emerge

Persistent organic pollutants stay in the environment over decades and longer and are linked to cancer, liver damage and decreased fertility

By Sheree Bega
‘I walked out of the World Health Assembly due to women’s absence, and would do it again’
World
/ 31 May 2024

‘I walked out of the World Health Assembly due to women’s absence, and would do it again’

The under-representation of women goes beyond policy-making and into practice, despite evidence that when they lead, things tend to work better

By Emily Maclean
Effective governance crucial for sustaining South Africa’s democracy
Thought Leader
/ 27 March 2024

Effective governance crucial for sustaining South Africa’s democracy

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

By Pranish Desai
Celebrating the 63rd National Day for The State of Kuwait 
Partner Content
/ 5 March 2024

Celebrating the 63rd National Day for The State of Kuwait 

South Africa and Kuwait have maintained bilateral relations for 30 years

By Marion Smith
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