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South Africa recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Kingdom of Swaziland on cross-border fires. The MoU was signed by South Africa’s Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Tina Joemat-Pettersson and Swaziland’s Tourism and Environmental Minister, Macford Sibandze, in Pretoria.

International relations

Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe visited the Nordic countries last month to strengthen political and economic relations with Finland, Sweden and Denmark.

International relations

The country's new foreign policy aims to create a better life for all by remaining true to the principles of ubuntu. Ubuntu, which means "I am who I am because of or through other people", promotes a culture of serving others for the good of all.

International relations

South Africa is always willing and looking at ways to improve its relationships, cooperation and partnerships with other countries to benefit the country and its people.

International relations

The South African government hosted the 5th India, Brazil, South Africa (IBSA) Dialogue Forum Summit in Pretoria from 17 to 18 October. It provided a platform for the three countries to have discussions on cooperation in fields such as agriculture, trade, culture, and defence, among other things.

Winning letter - Women are the foundation of the world

When I think of the Woman of the Year Competition, my mother is the first person who comes to mind. She has done a lot for her children. I’ve watched her fall and rise over and over. She never gave up. Not only was she a good mother to us, she also played the role of a father and she did a pretty good job.

International relations

Some 12 million people in Somalia face hunger and starvation. Five regions of south-central Somalia where scores of people, mostly children, are dying of starvation, have been declared famine zones after the worst drought in years dried up the region over the past several months.

Presidential Hotline

Less than five months after it was set up, the Limpopo provincial government's own Premier's Hotline has recorded remarkable success in speedily helping callers in the province to resolve problems.

Know your minister: Transport

No more shall our people die in so many accidents. We say no more shall our people die deaths which can be avoided”, said Minister. Sibusiso Ndebele when he launched Transport Month last year.