Gupta saga: Govt waiting for next move

South Africa has taken no decision yet about laying a complaint with India over the landing of a privately chartered plane at Waterkloof Air Force Base.

• OK given 3 weeks before Gupta landing
• Waterkloof saga: Security was paramount - official
• Zuma wary of impact of probes on SA, India ties

Unclear how many soldiers headed to DRC

Deputy International Relations Minister Ebrahim Ebrahim said says there is not yet an indication from the defence department on the number of soldiers heading to the Democratic Republic of Congo.

• SANDF: We're not scared to go to war
• SA troops moved for new DRC mission
• SANDF: All soldiers back from CAR

South African rescued from Algeria

A South African has been rescued from Algeria after a terrorist attack at the Tigantourine gas complex, Deputy International Relations Minister Ebrahim Ebrahim says.

• Algeria assault: Weapons came from Libya
• Stubborn nurse escapes terror attack
• Slain gunman 'once worked at Algeria plant'

Ebrahim embarrasses ANC, SA Zionists say

Deputy Foreign Minister Ebrahim Ebrahim has embarrassed the ANC when he released a statement criticising Israel's role in the recent Gaza conflict, the SA Zionist Federation says.

• Minister unfazed by criticism over Israel
• Jewish community angry at minister

Brics holds opportunities for SA

Being part of the largest developing economies group could benefit SA's own development, says Deputy International Relations Minister Ebrahim Ebrahim.

• Davies: SA needs to look south
• Inflation blow to India rate cut hopes
• Brics 'need political reform for growth'

500+ rhinos could die this year - group

Global wildlife monitoring network Traffic has warned that 515 rhinos could perish by the end of the year if no action is taken to stem the illicit trade in rhino horns.

• SA, Vietnam set to sign rhino deal
• SA, Vietnam discuss poaching
• Scams could leave public 'rhino-ed out'

Minister unfazed by criticism over Israel

Israel should cease the displacement of Palestinians and its occupation of their territory, Deputy International Relations Minister Ebrahim Ebrahim says.

• Jewish community angry at minister

DA: SA shouldn't be neutral on Syria

South Africa should move away from its neutral stance regarding the conflict in Syria, the DA says.

• SA: Syria resolution unbalanced
• Govt condemns violence in Syria

Minister to brief media on UN Syria vote

Deputy International Relations Minister Ebrahim Ebrahim will brief the media on the United Nations Security Council vote on the situation in Syria.

• Govt condemns violence in Syria
• Rebels attack Damascus police HQ - claim
• Syria chemical weapons threat fears

Motlanthe back from Turkey visit

Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe is back in South Africa after a two day visit to the Republic of Turkey, the presidency says.

• Motlanthe in Turkey for working visit
• SA, India Brazil envoys head to Syria
• SA tipped for 'promising' growth

Minister crosses lines with MTN

For the second time in as many months, Deputy Minister of International Relations Ebrahim Ebrahim has put his foot in it.

• Nigerian militants threaten SA investments
• Turkcell vs MTN
• SAHRC asked to investigate MTN
• MTN recovers from Turkcell hammering
• Former MTN CEO denies bribes to Iran, SA
• MTN denies Turkcell corruption claims

Cosatu blasts govt Iran climbdown

South Africa should stop bowing down to United States imperialism and partaking in blackmail sanctions against Iranian oil exports, says Cosatu.

• Pressure on SA over Iran oil
• N Korea, Iran to loom large over nuclear summit
• Canada and UN to probe SA, Iran deals

Myanmar leader-in-exile to visit SA

Myanmar's prime minister-in-exile Sein Win is to visit South Africa to accept an honorary doctorate on behalf of Nobel Peace Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, his spokesperson says.

• Tutu declares love for Suu Kyi
• Myanmar to work with world community
• Myanmar vows ongoing Suu Kyi dialogue

Minister: Syria will be a thriving democracy

Multi-party elections could take place before the end of 2011, Syria's vice foreign minister, Faisal al-Miqdad, has said in Pretoria, adding that Syria will be a thriving democracy.

• SA concerned over Syria crackdown
• Killings follow Ramadan prayers in Syria
• Obama: Crackdown in Syria horrifying

Motlanthe on four-day visit to US

Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe has left the country for a four-day working visit to the US, the presidency says.

SA will not ask Gaddafi to resign

The South African government has no intention of calling on Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi to resign, says Deputy International Relations Minister Ebrahim Ebrahim.

• Zuma criticises Gaddafi during call
• Gaddafi called to tell 'his side of story'
• Sympathetic SA may help Gaddafi - analysts

ANC mine grab claims

The ANC’s controversial investment and fundraising front, Chancellor House, has secured a lucrative stake in the scramble for SA’s mineral wealth, reports say.

• ANC 'nationalising' by stealth - DA

SA UN seat concerns rights groups

Rights groups will keep a close eye on South Africa's return to the UN Security Council, after the country's last term drew complaints.

• UN seat 'a vote of confidence'
• SA gets Security Council seat
• SA lobbies for UN security seat

Motlanthe to meet new British govt

Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe will establish ties with Britain's new coalition government during a two-day visit, says the presidency.