The South African government has praised citizens for largely peaceful demonstrations over migration concerns, while making it clear that anyone who used the protests as an opportunity to commit crimes, loot businesses or incite violence will face prosecution. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) said law enforcement agencies…
A nationwide wave of anti-illegal immigration protests across South Africa has evolved into a long-term campaign, with activist group March and March announcing plans to stage demonstrations every Thursday for the next six months while urging the government to strengthen border security and address undocumented migration. Speaking to thousands of supporters in Durban on Tuesday,…
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Seychelles’ President Patrick Herminie on Tuesday exchanged congratulations on the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. In a message, Xi said that over the past 50 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, China and Seychelles have consistently trusted each other and firmly supported each other regardless…
A gathering marking the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC) was held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Wednesday morning. Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, delivered a speech at the gathering, reviewing the Party’s extraordinary journey and hailed its historic achievements….
Police in Gauteng have arrested three Lesotho nationals in connection with the mass shooting at the Jumpers informal settlement that left 13 people dead and 14 others injured earlier this month. The arrests mark a significant development in one of the province’s deadliest recent attacks and come after an intensive investigation involving multiple law enforcement…
South Africa remained under heightened security on Tuesday as anti-immigration demonstrations took place across several major cities, including Johannesburg, Durban, Pretoria and Cape Town. Although authorities had prepared for the possibility of widespread unrest, the protests were generally smaller than anticipated, with police maintaining a visible presence and no reports of nationwide violence by late…
Authorities in Johannesburg have warned that ongoing illegal excavations beneath several major bridges along the M1 and M2 motorways could eventually threaten critical infrastructure if urgent action is not taken. The warning follows a recent inspection conducted by the Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA), which identified extensive damage around bridge embankments and support areas caused by…
Johannesburg, South Africa’s largest economic hub, has suspended road maintenance operations after the city’s roads agency reportedly ran out of funds to pay for fuel, raising fresh concerns about the municipality’s financial challenges. The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA), which is responsible for maintaining and managing the city’s extensive road network, halted all fleet operations on…
On June 24, media representatives from Ethiopia, Rwanda arrived in Huzhou for on-site visits to local eco-tourism and green community development projects. During the tour, the African media professionals spoke highly of China’s practical experience in ecological conservation and community co-construction, and exchanged views on balancing economic development with environmental protection. Source: ZICC
China–Africa Media Roundtable was held in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, on June 24. Journalists and media experts from China, Ethiopia and Rwanda gathered to discuss under the theme of “Power of Journalism and China–Africa Community with a Shared Future”. African media representatives said they hope to strengthen media cooperation with China in the field of AI,…
