ActionSA President Herman Mashaba has issued a strongly worded statement declaring that his party will not be dictated to by other political parties, commentators or supporters of rival organisations. In a statement issued on Saturday, Mashaba said political disagreements must be distinguished from outright disrespect. He added that he had reached a point where he would no longer remain silent while people attempted to “bully, undermine and dictate” to him and the organisation he leads. His remarks come amid growing…
As South Africa welcomed world leaders for the G20 Summit, reactions from Soweto residents are mixed. The high-profile event, which began on Saturday in Johannesburg, has required extensive security, infrastructure upgrades and logistical planning. Government estimates the total cost of hosting at nearly R700 million. Officials say the summit aims to boost South Africa’s global reputation, attract investment and reinforce its role as a leading voice for the Global South. But residents living just a few kilometres from the main…
Right-wing organisations Afriforum and Solidarity have come under widespread ridicule following their unsuccessful bid to sabotage the G20 Summit in Johannesburg. The groups celebrated prematurely when then-US President Donald Trump claimed he would boycott the summit, citing unsubstantiated allegations of a “white genocide.” However, the South African government responded with measured concern, noting that Washington’s absence could complicate the handover of the G20 presidency. The U.S. Embassy initially issued a confusing diplomatic note suggesting a delegation would attend — only…
In a poignant closing address at the G20 Leaders’ Summit – the first ever hosted on African soil – President Cyril Ramaphosa urged fellow world leaders to rally international support for nations grappling with profound reconstruction challenges, emphasising that no country is immune to the ravages of climate-induced disasters. Delivering his remarks at the Nasrec Expo Centre on Sunday, Ramaphosa highlighted the summit’s unified commitment to bolstering low- and middle-income countries as they navigate escalating debt vulnerabilities. “The G20 has…