On June 19th, 2023, Minister of Justice and Correctional Services Ronald Lamola and Catherine Colonna, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of the French Republic, signed a cooperation protocol agreement aimed at improving the cyber forensic capabilities of South Africa’s Special Investigating Unit (SIU) and strengthening the relationship between South Africa and France.
South Africa’s Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana Receives African Banker Finance Minister of the Year Award Enoch Godongwana, the Finance Minister of South Africa, has been awarded the prestigious African Finance Minister of the Year Award 2023. The annual African Banker Awards, organized by African Banker magazine, recognize policymakers and bankers across Africa who have played a transformative role in reforming and modernizing the banking and financial sectors.
The Cannes Film Festival, which will run from May 16th to 27th, has announced that the South African film “SARAFINA!” has been included in its 2023 Official Selection for the esteemed Cannes Classics category. This category is dedicated to showcasing films of exceptional quality that have significantly contributed to the evolution of cinema and fostered the growth of the international film industry.