South Africa leverages SADC as its primary foreign policy vehicle for achieving regional development and integration within Southern Africa. At the same time, SADC is guided by the SADC Vision 2050 and the Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan (2020 – 2030), the Industrialisation Strategy and Roadmap, and the Regional Infrastructure Development Master Plan.
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Signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the University of Pretoria and Carleton University
The MoU was signed by the Vice-Chancellor of Pretoria, Professor Tawana Kupe and the President and Vice-Chancellor of Carleton University, Dr Benoit-Antoine Bacon.
Continue readingWe must celebrate the achievements of South African Women
Tomorrow we will commemorate the day in 1956 when thousands of women marched on the Union Buildings to protest against apartheid pass laws.
Continue readingBig boost for electric vehicles in South Africa
The project seeks to upskill South Africa’s young engineering students to make the shift toward greener energy alternatives in one of South Africa’s largest manufacturing industries.
Continue readingNelson Mandela Day reminds us that the future is in our hands
In honour of the birthday of the founding father of our democracy, we are called on to dedicate 67 minutes to doing good works, serving others and making a difference in our communities.
Continue readingBRICS partnership has great value for South Africa
Last year, over 17% of South Africa’s exports were destined for other BRICS countries, while
over 29% of our total imports came from these countries.