President von der Leyen in South Africa: launches talks on a new trade and investment deal, unveils €4.7 billion Global ...

European Commission Press release Cape Town, 13 Mar 2025 Today, President Ursula von der Leyen and President António Costa are at the EU-South Africa Summit in Cape Town to strengthen Europe's strategic partnership with the country.

South Africa’s budget suffers setback as coalition divided over VAT hike

  The coalition government in South Africa is facing a budget crisis after deep divisions over the national budget. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s proposal, which includes a VAT increase, has sparked backlash from key coalition partners, particularly …

EU announces €4.7bn investment package for South Africa

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday announced a new €4.7-billion investment package for South Africa on a visit to the country. Von der Leyen said the Global Gateway investment package was to support a just energy transition, …

MK23 forces South Africa and allies out of DRC

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has announced the withdrawal of its peacekeeping mission from the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), citing the need for a strategic reassessment of its role in the region. The decision was made …

South Africa: National budget boosts infrastructure investment in key property areas

The national budget reflects increased infrastructure investment in key property growth hubs, despite concerns over the disappointing Vat hike, says Dr Andrew Golding, chief executive officer of the Pam Golding Property group: It was positive to note that …

South Africa's Patrice Motsepe Re-Elected as CAF President

South African mining magnate Patrice Motsepe has been re-elected unopposed as Confederation of African Football (CAF) president for a second term. The 63-year-old Motsepe, whose family trust owns one of the continent's biggest clubs, Mamelodi Sundowns, …

Franschhoek House to open in South Africa

How GoodApp Plans to Formalise South Africa’s Informal Service Sector

Abba Dukawa Despite the position of the Court of Appeal in the case of the Speaker of Bauchi State House of Assembly Vs Hon Rifkatu Samson Danna (2017) 49 W.R.N that a lawmaker is a representative of his people whose membership of the House is guaranteed …

EU - South Africa Summit Declaration

European Commission Statement Cape Town, 13 Mar 2025 Mrs Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, Mr António Costa, President of the European Council, met with Mr Cyril Ramaphosa, President of t...

Opening remarks by President von der Leyen at the plenary session of the EU-South Africa Summit

European Commission Speech Cape Town, 13 Mar 2025 Thank you very much Mr President, dear Cyril, for the very warm welcome we received here, me and my dear friend António Costa. It is a pleasure to meet here in ...