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Thousands strike for wage increases in South Africa

Trade unions representing some 800,000 public servants demand pay rises amid increasing cost of living.

Al Jazeera

King welcomes South African leader on first state visit of his reign

Cyril Ramaphosa was greeted by the King and Queen Consort on Horse Guards Parade.

The Independent UK

Charles III hosts first state visit as king, aiming to bolster South Africa ties

King Charles III hosts South African President Cyril Ramaphosa from Tuesday for his first state visit since ascending the throne following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. The three-day trip will be aimed at "celebrating cooperation" between South Africa and its former colonial power.

France 24

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Charles to host first state visit as King for South African president

The King will experience another first – hosting his first state banquet as monarch.

The Independent UK

King Charles welcomes S.Africa's Ramaphosa for first state visit

King Charles hosted his first state visit since becoming British monarch on Tuesday, welcoming Cyril Ramaphosa to Buckingham Palace, where the South African president invoked Nelson Mandela as he paid tribute to the close ties between the two countries.

Reuters

South Africa needs strategic leadership to weather its storms. Its presidents have not been up to the task

South Africa is in a state of crisis. Its current reality is necessarily shaped by historical events, not least the outcomes of the political settlement process that led to the end of apartheid in 1994.

The Conversation

King hosts his first state visit as monarch with key roles for William and Kate

South African president Cyril Ramaphosa is to make a two-day official trip to the UK next week.

The Independent UK

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South Africa's Ramaphosa focuses on the poor as he seeks ANC re-election

President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the plight of poor South Africans left out of nearly three decades of post-apartheid prosperity, he promised on Sunday ahead of a governing party election that will decide if he can run for a second term.

Reuters

South Africa releases terms of 600 million euro climate loans from France, Germany

South Africa on Thursday released the terms of two climate loans for a combined 600 million euros ($596.7 million) from French and German development banks, saying they were substantially cheaper than market borrowing.

Reuters

Ukraine president says peace is vital for saving climate; US called out for blocking ‘loss and damage’ funds – as it happened

Volodymyr Zelenskiy appears at climate summit via video link; climate experts say US has acted ‘in bad faith’ for decades

The Guardian - UK

South Africa's new Zulu king officially recognised by government

Misuzulu, who has promised to unite his nation and protect tradition, was officially recognised as the AmaZulu King by the South African government on Saturday in the first Zulu coronation since 1971.

Reuters

Spanish PM urges global climate action for African continent

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called on global leaders to prioritize solutions to the climate change crisis threatening food security in African countries and the effects on the continent of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK

South Africa to let Russian billionaire's superyacht dock

South Africa will allow a $500 million superyacht linked to sanctioned Russian billionaire Alexey Mordashov to dock in Cape Town despite attempts from the city’s mayor to get its entry blocked

The Independent UK

Ethiopia peace talks start in South Africa

(This Oct. 25 story has been corrected to clarify in paragraph 13 the sequence of events that led to the war)

Reuters

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France 24

Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: Warring sides head to South Africa for peace talks

In tonight's edition: The warring sides in Ethiopia's two-year-long brutal conflict head to South Africa for peace negotiations, although the talks are pushed back to Tuesday. Staying in South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa submits his "action plan" in response to the Zondo Commission's report into graft and fraud in the…

Reuters

South Africa's Ramaphosa outlines anti-graft plans after inquiry

South Africa will overhaul its anti-corruption strategy and ensure the independence of prosecutors, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Sunday, responding to recommendations from a state inquiry into alleged corruption under his predecessor.

Daily Mirror

King Charles planning Royal Family’s biggest-ever series of tours around the globe

The monarch will prioritise visits to Australia, New Zealand and a number of Commonwealth realms in the Caribbean in a two-year blitz of foreign travel aimed at “extending a hand of friendship and support”, royal sources have revealed

Radio France Internationale

South Africa vows 'unapologetic' support for Western Sahara independence from Morocco

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has vowed his government's "unapologetic" backing for the partially recognised Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic in Western Sahara.

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia, South Africa Stress Joint Action, Cooperation

Saudi Arabia and South Africa issued a statement after President Cyril Ramaphosa visited Riyadh, confirming the strength of bilateral relations and the importance of boosting joint action. Ramaphosa began Friday a visit to the Kingdom at the invitation of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. The…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia, South Africa Hold Meeting to Discuss Qualitative Investments in Entrepreneurial Firms

A Saudi-South African roundtable meeting was held Sunday in the Saudi city of Jeddah. The meeting aimed at promoting investment relations, bolstering efforts to develop economic ties and qualitative investments for entrepreneurial companies, and enabling the private sector to benefit from the opportunities available in the two countries. South African…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Crown Prince Meets with South African President

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met at the Royal Court at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Al Jazeera

Commonwealth may change in Africa after Queen Elizabeth’s death

African scholars say dynamics between the UK and a group of mostly former colonies are anchored on outdated principles.

Daily Mirror

Kate Middleton poised to don tiara as King Charles prepares for important first event

It has been announced that King Charles will host his first state visit when the president of South Africa visits the UK in November - and it's likely it will give Kate Middleton and Queen Consort Camilla the opportunity to wear tiaras

Al Jazeera

King Charles to host SA’s Ramaphosa in first state visit of reign

President Ramaphosa’s will be the first state visit for King Charles since the latter’s ascension to the throne.

Reuters

South African president Ramaphosa to make state visit to UK

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will make a state visit to Britain, Buckingham Palace said on Monday, the first such visit since King Charles succeeded his late mother Queen Elizabeth last month.

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