Download logoPresident Cyril Ramaphosa has informed Parliament that he has authorised the employment of 880 members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to safeguard a number of Eskom power stations around the country. The President has informed Speaker of the National Assembly, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, and Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces … [Read more...] about President employs 800 South African National Defence Force (SANDF) members to protect Eskom power stations
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President mourns the passing of anti-apartheid campaigner, Klaas de Jonge
Download logoPresident Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep sadness at the passing of Dutch anti-apartheid activist and uMkhonto weSizwe fighter, Klaas de Jonge. Mr De Jonge passed away yesterday on Friday, 5 May 2023, at the age of 85 following an extended illness. Mr De Jonge and his life partner, Belgian citizen Helene Pastoors, who was imprisoned for her armed action … [Read more...] about President mourns the passing of anti-apartheid campaigner, Klaas de Jonge
President Ramkalawan and First Lady attend events ahead of the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III and Queen Camilla
Download logoThe President of the Republic of Seychelles, Mr Wavel Ramkalawan and the First Lady Mrs Linda Ramkalawan attended a series of events held on the margins of the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty Queen Camilla. President Ramkalawan and Mrs Ramkalawan yesterday morning attended the Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Breakfast event … [Read more...] about President Ramkalawan and First Lady attend events ahead of the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III and Queen Camilla
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC): Authorities must lift ‘state of siege’ now
Download logoThe Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) authorities must immediately lift the state of siege, which is similar to a state of emergency, that has been in force in the provinces of Nord-Kivu and Ituri for two years, as it violates the country’s Constitution and international human rights law, Amnesty International said today. “The state of siege is … [Read more...] about Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC): Authorities must lift ‘state of siege’ now
His Royal Highness Princess Lalla Meryem Takes Part in Reception in London for VIPs Attending Coronation of King Charles III
Download logoHRH Princess Lalla Meryem took part, Friday at Buckingham Palace in London, in a reception offered by HM King Charles III to the high personalities who came to attend the ceremony of his coronation. HRH Princess Lalla Meryem arrived Thursday in London to represent His Majesty King Mohammed VI at the coronation ceremony of HM King Charles III, which will take place … [Read more...] about His Royal Highness Princess Lalla Meryem Takes Part in Reception in London for VIPs Attending Coronation of King Charles III
