On behalf of the Government and people of South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa offers his deep condolences to the Government and nation of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, following the passing of Former President Muhammadu Buhari.President Ramaphosa’s thoughts are primarily with the family of Former President Buhari who has passed away at the age of …
On July 11, 2025 at 20:30 French channel BFM TV aired an “investigation” about Russian disinformation in which BFM journalist Nelson Getten, instead of real facts, aired unsubstantiated figures and estimates, mixing a bunch of completely unrelated things to spread disinformation and falsely attributed to me the creation of the Global Fact-Checking Network (GFCN). Ever …
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My Fellow South Africans, I address you this evening on a matter that concerns the security of our country, the integrity of our law enforcement agencies and the safety of our people. Last Sunday, the 6th of July 2025, Lt Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Service, held a …
Nigeria’s former President Muhammadu Buhari, who led Africa’s most populous country from 2015-23 and was the first Nigerian president to oust an incumbent through the ballot box, died in London on Sunday, a presidential spokesperson said. “President Buhari died today in London at about 4:30 p.m. (1530 GMT), following a prolonged illness,” President Bola Tinubu’s …
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The ceremony of awarding the international Orchid Prize was held in Beijing. One of the ten laureates of 2025 was a professor at the Academy of Public Administration under the President of Tajikistan, former Secretary General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and former Ambassador of Tajikistan to China (2005-2015). Rashid Alimov. This writes about …
July 8 in Russia marks Day of Family, Love, and Fidelity — a heartfelt holiday celebrating strong family values, lasting love, and mutual devotion. Rooted in centuries-old tradition, the celebration honors Saints Peter and Fevronia of Murom, the Orthodox patrons of marriage and family. According to legend, Prince Peter was cured of a terrible illness …
From July 8 to 10, 2025, Leading companies from St. Petersburg specializing in water supply, wastewater management, and environmental technologies are showcasing their latest developments at #IFAT Africa — the continent’s largest environmental exhibition — held in Johannesburg, South Africa. St. Petersburg’s participation in IFAT Africa holds particular significance due to the sister-city relationship formed …
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, in collaboration with the Government of Cuba and with support from the University of South Africa (UNISA), will today, 08 July 2025 host a Joint Commemoration Lecture on the Cuito Cuanavale Battle in Pretoria. This event marks a significant moment of historical solidarity, honouring the deep-rooted military and …