Author: GSMN Correspondent

PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA TO HOST BAFANA BAFANA WORLD CUP SEND-OFF DINNER

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Wednesday, 27 May 2026, host the Bafana Bafana FIFA World Cup Send-off Dinner at the Sefako M. Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse in Pretoria. The send-off dinner hosted under the theme “United by Hope, Driven by Pride“ will serve as a formal farewell to the national squad ahead of their departure to […]

MINISTER CHIKUNGA LAUNCHES 70 YEARS COMMEMORATION OF THE 1956 WOMEN’S MARCH

The Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, will officially launch the 70 Years Commemoration of the 1956 Women’s March on Friday, 29 May 2026; As part of the National Milestones events. The launch marks the beginning of a national programme of activities commemorating the historic 1956 Women’s March, […]

COMPENSATION FUND STRENGTHENS ANTI-FRAUD CONTROLS AND  RECORDS A SIGNIFICANT REDUCTION IN FRAUD LOSSES 

The Compensation Fund (CF), an entity of the Department of Employment and Labour, notes with serious concern recent media reports highlighting fraud-related losses and governance challenges within the Fund. These reports, which refer to fraudulent bank account changes and intercepted payments, point to historical control weaknesses that created opportunities for abuse. The Fund wishes to […]

SA MOURNS THE PASSING OF FORMER NORTH WEST PREMIER BUSHY MAAPE

The Government of the Republic of South Africa joins the people of South Africa in mourning the passing of former North West Premier, Mr Bushy Maape. His passing marks the loss of a dedicated former public servant, respected leader and a champion for the development of the North West Province. Throughout his career in the […]

LABOUR DEPARTMENT HAILS HAWKS FOR ARRESTS IN R27 MILLION TERS FRAUD SCHEME 

The Department of Employment and Labour has welcomed the arrest of three suspects in Mpumalanga in connection with an alleged R27 million COVID-19 Temporary Employer Employee Relief Scheme (TERS) fraud scheme involving more than 700 ghost employees. The arrests, carried out by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks), represent a significant step forward in […]

PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA’S REMARKS ON THE EBOLA OUTBREAK IN DRC AND UGANDA

“In my capacity as African Union Champion on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response, I commend the Governments of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda for their swift leadership and transparency in declaring the Ebola Virus Disease outbreaks of the Bundibugyo strain in Ituri Province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and in […]

ORAL REPLIES IN NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

On Thursday, 14 May 2026, President Cyril Ramaphosa responded to Questions for Oral Replies by Members of the National Assembly. Questions for Oral Reply is one of the mechanisms that Parliament uses to hold the Executive to account. The session will cover amongst other issues, the Skills Development among the Youth; benefits of various investments […]

BLACKROCK INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT CONFERENCE

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Wednesday, 13 May 2026, address the opening of the BlackRock Infrastructure Investment Conference in Cape Town, engaging with key global investors. The conference forms part of the government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen investor relations, following the 6th South Africa Investment Conference held on 31 March 2026, which mobilised substantial investment […]

PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA ADDRESSES THE NATION

“I would like to address you this evening onthe judgment handed down by the Constitutional Court on Friday last week. In that judgment, the Constitutional Court found that certain aspects of the National Assembly rules that govern the process for the removal of the President from office are inconsistent with the Constitution. The judgment has […]

ACT MOURNS THE PASSING OF FORMER BOTSWANA PRESIDENT FESTUS MOGAE

The African Congress for Transformation (ACT) joins the people of Botswana, the African continent, and the international community in mourning the passing of former President Festus Mogae, who has died at the age of 86. President Mogae will be remembered as a principled leader, an advocate of clean governance, and a committed servant of the […]

PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA’S VISIT TO ZIMBABWE

On Sunday, 03 May 2026, President Cyril Ramaphosa undertook a working visit to the Republic of Zimbabwe at the invitation of HE President Emmerson Mnangangwa. The visit was an opportunity for both heads of state to engage over a wide range of issues of mutual and bilateral interests. South Africa and Zimbabwe maintain a deeply […]

SUSPECTS SOUGHT IN TWO SEPARATE ROBBERY WITH FIREARM INCIDENTS

Police in Welkom are investigating cases of robbery with a firearm. This follows two separate incidents that were reported in Welkom. During the first incident, it is alleged that on Thursday, 12 March 2026 three adult males were at Mannys in Welkom standing next to a blue Toyota Corolla. They were then approached by an […]