October 19, 2017

South African Human Rights Commission celebrates Africa Human Rights Day, 20 Oct

Africa Human Rights Day Media Invitation

Africa Human Rights Day is celebrated in Africa for entering into force of the African Charter on Human and People’s Rights (African Charter), on 21 October 1985. This is the apex regional human rights mechanism ratified by the African Union Member States, including South Africa.

Funding for the Africa’s ocean economy projects

A total of US$50 000 is to be allocated to projects in support of African oceans economy projects under the 2050 African Integrated Maritime Strategy.A country’s foreign policy is firmly premised on its domestic priorities, hence, as South Africa, we e…

Progress in implementation of Oceans Economy

The Oceans Economy has already contributed about 4.4% to South Africa’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).This is according to a progress report on the implementation of Operation Phakisa for the Oceans Economy that was recently delivered to stakeholders by…

Premier Willies Mchunu calls for unity as we celebrate Diwali

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Willies Mchunu has offered his greetings and warm wishes as we celebrate the holy festival of Diwali.May the light that Deepavali brings shine in all of us and may we use this light to bring happiness and contentment to the lives …

EU Pledges More Money to Help Italy Stem Flow of Migrants From Libya

European Union leaders pledged more money Thursday to help Italy work with Libya to stem the flow of migrants from North Africa trying to get to Europe.

“We have a real chance of closing the central Mediterranean route,” European Council President Donald Tusk told reporters at a Brussels summit.

Tusk was referring

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