South Africa sets general election for May 29 JOHANNESBURG: South Africa will go to the polls on May 29 to choose a parliament, which will in turn pick a... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
Editorials ‘Important first step’ EDITORIAL: Palestinians seem torn between “disappointment and excitement”, and rightly so, since the... Published 30 Jan, 2024 04:52am
Print S African lawmakers vote to suspend diplomatic ties with Israel, shut embassy CAPE TOWN: South African lawmakers voted on Tuesday in favour of closing down the Israeli embassy in Pretoria and... Updated 22 Nov, 2023 09:21am
Supplements Enhancing Solidarity and Cooperation to Overcome Risks and Challenges and Jointly Build a Better World TEXT: Address by H.E. Xi Jinping President of the People’s Republic of China. At the Closing Ceremony of the BRICS... Updated 02 Oct, 2023 07:44am
World South Korea’s Yoon to pay state visit to UK in November LONDON: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol will pay a state visit to Britain in November following an invitation... Published 26 Sep, 2023 10:39am
World Russia’s Putin thanks South Africa’s Ramaphosa for work on BRICS expansion MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday thanked South African President Cyril Ramaphosa for handling... Published 24 Aug, 2023 01:33pm
World BRICS invites six countries including Saudi Arabia, Iran, UAE to be new members JOHANNESBURG: The BRICS group of nations has decided to invite six countries - Argentina, Egypt, Iran, Ethiopia,... Updated 24 Aug, 2023 03:39pm
World China’s Xi arrives in South Africa for BRICS summit BEIJING: President Xi Jinping has arrived in South Africa, Chinese state media reported Tuesday, where he will... Published 22 Aug, 2023 12:09pm
Print Export of Ukrainian grain: African leaders urge Putin to return to deal Press Putin to move ahead with their peace plan to end the Ukraine war Updated 29 Jul, 2023 10:17am
World Putin to skip BRICS summit in S Africa under arrest threat JOHANNESBURG: Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend a BRICS nations summit in South Africa next month, ... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
World South Africa's Ramaphosa tells Putin 'war' must end MOSCOW: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, who is in Russia as part of a peace-seeking delegation, on Saturday... Published 17 Jun, 2023 10:37pm
World South African president arrives in Russia as part of peace mission MOSCOW: South Africa’s president arrived in Saint Petersburg, Russia on Saturday ahead of talks headed by an African... Published 17 Jun, 2023 07:39pm
World South Africa’s Ramaphosa discusses African peace mission with Putin JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa had a telephone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin... Published 08 Jun, 2023 01:08pm
World US says S.Africa probe of Russian arms charge 'welcome step' WASHINGTON: The United States said Thursday it welcomed South Africa's vow to probe allegations of arms shipments to... Published 11 May, 2023 11:52pm
World South Africa targets $111bn investment goal in tough investor climate JOHANNESBURG: South Africa needs to urgently fix energy, transport and security challenges if it is to reverse... Published 13 Apr, 2023 11:25pm
World South Africa declares state of national disaster to end record blackouts CAPE TOWN: South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa declared a national disaster on Thursday in a bid to fast-track... Published 10 Feb, 2023 12:18am
World South Africa's Ramaphosa will not resign after support from allies: spokesperson JOHANNESBURG: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will not resign and will seek a second term as leader of the... Published 04 Dec, 2022 12:19am
World S.Africa's Ramaphosa demands climate aid from rich world in UK state visit LONDON: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday urged rich nations to help save vulnerable ones from... Published 22 Nov, 2022 11:59pm
World S.Africa’s Zuma says successor Ramaphosa ‘corrupt’, committed ‘treason’ JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s graft-accused former president Jacob Zuma on Saturday accused his successor, Cyril... Published 22 Oct, 2022 05:48pm
World Britain and the world prepare to say last farewell to Queen Elizabeth LONDON: Britain, world leaders and royalty from across the globe will on Monday bid a final farewell to Queen... Updated 19 Sep, 2022 01:30pm
World South Africa’s ANC retains rule that officials must step down if charged JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday said the ruling party African National Congress... Published 01 Aug, 2022 05:54am
World South African floods claim 341 lives, several thousands affected DURBAN: A devastating flood in South Africa’s eastern coastal province earlier this week has left at least 341... Published 14 Apr, 2022 11:44pm
World Ramaphosa, Biden talk after South Africa abstains from UN Russia vote JOHANNESBURG: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa held telephone talks Friday with US President Joe Biden, a day... Published 10 Apr, 2022 05:49am
Markets South African rand steady ahead of presidential address, local data JOHANNESBURG: The South African rand was steady on Monday, as investors awaited economic cues from local data... Published 07 Feb, 2022 12:25pm
Opinion Tutu’s truth commission a balm for wounded South Africa Two days after South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) started to investigate apartheid-era... Published 02 Jan, 2022 05:05am
World Funeral begins for South Africa's anti-apartheid veteran Tutu CAPE TOWN: The state funeral for Archbishop Desmond Tutu, a hero of the struggle against apartheid in South Africa,... Published 01 Jan, 2022 02:20pm
World South Africa's Ramaphosa recovered from Covid, resumes work JOHANNESBURG: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has returned to work after spending a week in isolation... Updated 20 Dec, 2021 04:28pm
World Coronavirus: Latest global developments Cyril Ramaphosa has tested positive for Covid-19 and is receiving treatment for mild symptoms, the presidency says Published 13 Dec, 2021 10:17am
World South African President Cyril Ramaphosa tests positive for Covid-19 JOHANNESBURG: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa tested positive for Covid-19 on Sunday and was receiving... Updated 13 Dec, 2021 10:38am
World S.African president calls for urgent reversal of travel bans JOHANNESBURG: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday called on countries to "urgently" reverse... Published 29 Nov, 2021 12:14am
Attachment of bank accounts of taxpayers: FBR orders sales tax/FED recovery only after approval by field committees
Attachment of bank accounts of taxpayers: FBR orders sales tax/FED recovery only after approval by field committees