Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, also China’s lead person for China-US economic and trade affairs, held a video call on Thursday with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. The two sides held candid, in-depth and constructive exchanges on implementing the important consensus reached between the two heads of state at…
Senior officials from South Africa and Nigeria have held high-level discussions in Abuja as both governments seek to strengthen bilateral relations while addressing growing concerns over migration, organised crime and xenophobic violence. The meeting comes after months of heightened tensions triggered by attacks on foreign nationals and foreign-owned businesses in parts of South Africa, as…
South African police have uncovered a large cache of counterfeit consumer products and illicit alcohol during a coordinated operation targeting storage facilities in Boksburg, east of Johannesburg, seizing goods with an estimated value exceeding R18 million. The South African Police Service (SAPS) said the raid formed part of ongoing efforts to dismantle organised counterfeit goods…
Food safety has once again become a major public concern in South Africa after preliminary findings from the Public Protector highlighted significant weaknesses in the enforcement of food safety regulations across Gauteng. The City of Tshwane is reviewing the report, which concludes that municipalities have struggled to effectively monitor spaza shops, tuck shops and other…
South Africa is preparing to introduce a new R500 processing fee for its Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) platform as the government moves ahead with a broader digital overhaul of the country’s immigration system. The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has published draft regulations proposing the new fee, arguing that it will help sustain the rapidly…
A newly launched South African think tank has reopened one of the country’s long-running identity debates by calling for a national conversation on whether the country should adopt a new name. The organisation, Vuka Azania, was officially launched in Sandton by four prominent public figures: Reverend Dr Allan Boesak, senior advocate Dr Muzi Sikhakhane, Professor…
In 2019, drawn by their love for Chinese culture and Chinese music, these young people came together and formed the band. Over the years, they have posted more than 1,000 singing videos on Chinese social media and gained over 10 million followers. They have brought the beauty of Chinese songs and language back to the…
On July 28, The Bond Season 6 – A Showcase of Premium Chinese Films and TV Programs officially launched in Nairobi, Kenya, under the framework of the 2026 China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges. Hosted by China Media Group, the campaign brings over 20 premium Chinese productions to African audiences. The initiative aims to deepen cultural…
Air pollution continues to pose one of South Africa’s most serious public health threats, with new research estimating that more than 42,000 people die prematurely each year because of exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5). According to a report released by the Finland-based Centre for Energy and Clean Air (CREA), Gauteng remains the country’s hardest-hit…
South Africa has reaffirmed its commitment to engaging the United States over newly imposed trade tariffs but has made it clear that its Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) policy is not open for negotiation. The latest tariffs come after Washington concluded a Section 301 investigation into the enforcement of restrictions on imports linked to forced labour….
