MINISTER LAMOLA’S REMARKS DURING OPENING OF THE SA-ZIMBABWE BI-NATIONAL COMMISSION
“My dear Brother and Co-Chair, it is with great pleasure that I warmly welcome you and your distinguished delegation to Pretoria for this Ministerial Segment of the Fourth Session of the South Africa–Zimbabwe Bi-National Commission. We trust that you travelled safely and that, during your stay, you will take some time to explore what Gauteng […]
ADDRESS BY FORMER SA PRESIDENT KGALEMA MOTLANTHE DURING FIDEL CASTRO’S CENTENARY
“It is an honour to convey this message of friendship and solidarity as we gather to mark the centenary of the birth of Comrade Fidel Castro Ruz and to participate in reflections under the fitting theme “Fidel: Legacy and Future.” One hundred years after his birth on 13 August 1926, Fidel’s life continues to pose […]
LABOUR DEPARTMENT IN THE FREE STATE TO HOST BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE ON EMPLOYMENT CREATION
The Department of Employment and Labour in the Free State will host a Round Table Discussion with employers and businesses in and around the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality to strengthen collaboration on initiatives that promote employment creation and sustainable economic growth. The engagement, facilitated through the Department’s entity, the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF), will bring together […]
GOVERNMENT CONGRATULATES SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNALISTS RECOGNISED AT THE 2026 SADC MEDIA AWARDS
The South African Government congratulates two South African journalists who have been recognised for excellence in journalism at the 2026 SADC Media Awards, announced during the 46th Ordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government in Durban. The awards recognise outstanding journalism that contributes to greater understanding of regional integration, development and cooperation among […]
2 FOREIGN NATIONALS TO APPEAR IN KUILSRIVER COURT AFTER BRACKENFELL ABALONE SEIZURE
Two foreign nationals are due to appear in the Kuilsriver Magistrate’s Court today following an abalone seizure in Brackenfell. According to police spokesperson C. Van Wyk, a 49-year-old Chinese national and a 36-year-old Tanzanian national were arrested after law enforcement confiscated a large quantity of abalone during an operation in the area. The suspects face […]
SPECIAL “WOMEN’S DAY” MESSAGE BY PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA
“Today is no ordinary commemoration. It is one of the most important days on our national calendar. Women’s Day is a day on which we honour the women of South Africa. But it is also a day of profound significance for our entire country. This is because the Women’s March of 1956 was not a […]
ESSA WORK SEEKER REGISTRATION DRIVE IN MBOMBELA
The Department of Employment and Labour in Mpumalanga invites new work seekers to register on the Employment Services of South Africa (ESSA) system during a series of community registration drives taking place across the City of Mbombela Local Municipality. The registration campaign aims to connect unemployed South Africans with employment opportunities by capturing their details […]
DEPUTY MINISTER SIBIYA REAFFIRMS PARTNERSHIP WITH CHINESE BUSINESS COMMUNITY
The Department of Employment and Labour, through its Inspection and Enforcement Services (IES) Branch, hosted a successful advocacy and stakeholder engagement session with Chinese business employers in Cape Town, 04 August 2026. The engagement is part of the Department’s ongoing commitment to strengthen its relationship with the Chinese Business Community while promoting compliance with South […]
DEPUTY MINISTER JOMO SIBIYA CALLS ON PETROLEUM INDUSTRY TO STRENGTHEN COMPLIANCE WITH LABOUR LAWS AND WORKPLACE SAFETY
The Deputy Minister of Employment and Labour, Mr Jomo Sibiya, has called on employers in the petroleum industry to strengthen compliance with South Africa’s labour legislation and place the health, safety and wellbeing of workers at the centre of their business operations. The Deputy Minister delivered the keynote address during the Department of Employment and […]
LABOUR DEPARTMENT’S COMPENSATION FUND CONTINUE FOSTERING COIDA COMPLIANCE IN KZN
The Department of Employment and Labour’s Compensation Fund will engage various sectors from Local Government & Suppliers, Security and Retail, Medical Service Providers and Organised Labour Workshops on the 4th-7th August 2026 in KwaZulu-Natal Province. These workshops were held during the months of June and July 2026 in Eastern Cape and Mpumalanga provinces respectively, however […]
“SOUTH AFRICA IS A BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY,” SAYS CHINESE BUSINESS LEADER PETER CHENG
Peter Cheng recently led Chinese Business enterprises in a community outreach program, donating wheelchairs, food and winter clothing. Below is his speech: “It is a great honour for me to be here with all of you today. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to speak. Today is not only about giving donations. Today is […]
EKURHULENI’S MMC MLAMBO: “A CITY IS NOT BUILT BY GOVERNMENT ALONE”
“On behalf of the City of Ekurhuleni, I extend a warm welcome to all of you who have gathered here for this important Community Care and Partnership Outreach. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the China Hong Kong Association SA and the Germiston Chinese Business Community for this generous initiative and for […]