China has persistently advanced high-quality urban renewal to improve residents’ sense of happiness, consciously practicing the people-centered development philosophy, and the efforts have paid off. Officials and experts discussed in the latest episode of China Economic Roundtable, an all-media talk show hosted by Xinhua News Agency, how China has continuously improved living conditions and the… Continue reading Unremitting High-Quality Urban Renewal, a Practice of China’s People-Centred Development
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Thembinkosi Lorch Misses Out on AFCON!
Despite being in the form of his life, attacking midfielder Thembinkosi Lorch has been omitted from Bafana Bafana’s preliminary squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations [AFCON]. African Times can reveal the 32-year-old has failed to make the cut for the tournament starting next month in Morocco, where he is playing club football for… Continue reading Thembinkosi Lorch Misses Out on AFCON!
Pioneering Judge Leonora van den Heever Dies at 99
South Africa reflects on the extraordinary life and legacy of Justice Leonora van den Heever. Beyond being the country’s first female judge, her life embodied the transformative power of courage, perseverance, and dedication to public service. She passed away last Thursday at the age of 99. Justice van den Heever was appointed to the bench… Continue reading Pioneering Judge Leonora van den Heever Dies at 99
Two Suspects to Appear in Court Over Tembisa Hospital Corruption Case
Two suspects, including a police official attached to the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) and a Tembisa Hospital official, are expected to appear before the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 24 November 2025, facing charges of corruption. The arrests follow a sting operation carried out by the DPCI’s Serious Corruption Investigation unit on Sunday.… Continue reading Two Suspects to Appear in Court Over Tembisa Hospital Corruption Case
Boks Hooker Malcolm Marx Crowned World Rugby Player of the Year
Double Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx became the fourth South African to be crowned the World Rugby Men’s 15s Player of the Year over the weekend in a historic occasion for South African rugby, with two Boks winning the award back-to-back for the first time in history. Marx’s team-mate and fellow nominee Pieter-Steph… Continue reading Boks Hooker Malcolm Marx Crowned World Rugby Player of the Year
Spokesperson to South African President Vincent Magwenya: Africa Moves Towards Value Addition in Critical Minerals
In an exclusive comment to TV BRICS on the sidelines of the G20 summit, Vincent Magwenya, Spokesperson to the President of South Africa, emphasised that the global conversation on critical minerals is shifting from extraction to real value creation within Africa. He noted that this agenda is gaining broad international support and now forms a… Continue reading Spokesperson to South African President Vincent Magwenya: Africa Moves Towards Value Addition in Critical Minerals
Global South Leaders Outline Shared Priorities for Inclusive Development at First G20 Summit Session in Johannesburg
South Africa hosted the first session of the G20 Summit, which brought together representatives of the BRICS countries, including South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, China’s Premier Li Qiang, Russia’s Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Maksim Oreshkin, Indonesia’s Vice-President Gibran… Continue reading Global South Leaders Outline Shared Priorities for Inclusive Development at First G20 Summit Session in Johannesburg
G20 Leaders Adopt Summit’s Final Declaration
At the summit in Johannesburg, the leaders of the Group of Twenty (G20) adopted a final declaration outlining the key areas of international cooperation. The document formalises agreements on a wide range of issues – from combating inequality to ensuring sustainable supplies of mineral resources. Commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals for 2030 has… Continue reading G20 Leaders Adopt Summit’s Final Declaration
Sprinboks Record First Win in Dublin Since 2012
The Springboks maintained their winning streak on the 2025 Castle Lager Outgoing Tour when they outplayed Ireland by 24-13 (halftime 19-7) at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Saturday, in a performance that confirmed their number one ranking in the rugby world. The victory – their first in Dublin since 2012 – could not have… Continue reading Sprinboks Record First Win in Dublin Since 2012
Ramaphosa Calls for Stronger IBSA Cooperation on Final Day of G20 Summit
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday addressed the IBSA Leaders’ Dialogue during the final day of the G20 Leaders’ Summit, outlining areas of cooperation for India, Brazil and South Africa as the countries prepared to advance joint positions on global reform and development. The meeting on Sundsy at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg was attended… Continue reading Ramaphosa Calls for Stronger IBSA Cooperation on Final Day of G20 Summit