Author: aarti

Calling for nominations for the 2020 United Nations #MandelaPrize, which recognizes those who dedicate their lives to the service of humanity by promoting the purposes and principles of the United Nations, while honouring Mr. Mandela’s extraordinary legacy.

Please note that in observance of the Day of Reconciliation, the South African High Commission in Ottawa and the Consulate-General in Toronto will be closed on Wednesday, 16th December 2019, and will resume normal

South Africans have woken up to yet another win on the world stage following the crowning of Miss South Africa, Zozibini Tunzi as Miss Universe 2019.

When I visited Medupi power station for the first time two weeks ago, I was struck by how massive it is. It is one thing to be told in a briefing that, when completed, Medupi will be the fourth largest power stations of its kind in the world; but it is quite another thing to stand below its towering turbines.

By virtue of its re-election and the appointment of a new Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Trudeau government now has a second chance to make a first impression in Africa.