Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Minister In The Presidency, Ms Khumbudzo Ntshavheni tables the State Security Agency Budget Vote.
Official Closing Press Conference of WUF13 (WUF13) | United Nations
Source: United Nations (video statements)
This press conference will mark the closing of the thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) and highlight key outcomes and messages from the week.
Organizers: UN-Habitat and State Committee on Urban Planning and Architecture of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
The thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) takes place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 17 to 22 May 2026. The theme of WUF13 is: Housing the world: Safe and resilient cities and communities.
The Global Housing Crisis and the Poewr of Housing | WUF13 | United Nations
Source: United Nations (video statements)
At the thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) in Baku, global leaders and housing experts reflect on the growing pressures shaping the global housing crisis and the urgent need to rethink housing as a foundation for dignity, opportunity, and sustainable development. Dr. Koldo Casla (Special Rapporteur on Adequate Housing), Xenya Scanlon (UNCCD), Thembisile Simelane (Minister of Human Settlements, South Africa), and Jonathan Reckford (Habitat for Humanity International) discuss the structural inequalities, environmental pressures, rapid urbanization, and governance challenges affecting cities and communities around the world. They emphasize the importance of inclusive housing systems, stronger public leadership, and cross-sector partnerships that place communities at the center of efforts to build more equitable, resilient, and sustainable urban futures.
Video Producer Rosalie Boyle
Videographer Andres Felipe Carvajal Gomez
For more information about WUF13, please visit: https://enb.iisd.org/world-urban-forum-wuf13
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South Africa: The African Continental Free Trade Area represents the largest free trade area in the world
South Africa: strongly condemn the anti migrant protests and xenophobic violence
South Africa: Next Phase of African Growth
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South Africa: achieving the goals of Agenda 2063
South Africa: VISIT BIOSCIENCE A HD 720p
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
This afternoon, Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Mr Kenny Morolong visited Karoo Bioscience which is a SAHPRA-licensed producer and export of medical cannabis. This project is a 400M investment into the rural community. The visit is in line with Supporting growth sectors such as Big Frontier 4: Industrial Cannabis and other Advanced Agro-processing Opportunities linked to AfCFTA as identified in the Country Investment Strategy initiated by the Presidency.
KB’s customers include leading licensed importers in Australia, Portugal, Malta, Germany, the UK and Switzerland. Karoo Bioscience is proud to be almost entirely solar powered, to have 115 permanent employees and most of its employees at all levels as shareholders. The company is also in a sound financial position with no institutional debt on its books.
Karoo Bioscience is the primary employer in Vanwyksdorp and is privileged to contribute to rural economic development.
Later this year Karoo Bioscience will be inspected by European regulatory author.
South Africa: Organised Crime continues to be a threat
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Acting Minister of Police, Mr Firoz Cachalia, table the Ministry of Police Budget Vote Debate