FOCUS ON MARITIME SECURITY AS A GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY ISSUE
Maritime security is often discussed in terms of naval power, territorial waters, piracy, freedom of navigation and the protection of commercial shipping. Yet its consequences extend far beyond the maritime domain. For countries that depend heavily on imported food, fertiliser, fuel and other agricultural inputs, the security of sea lanes is fundamentally a food-security issue. […]
MESSAGE BY DIRCO MINISTER LAMOLA AT UNGA’S HIGH-LEVEL MEETING TO MARK 25 YEARS SINCE ADOPTION OF DURBAN DECLARATION AND PROGRAM OF ACTION
Twenty-five years ago, the world converged on our shores in Durban, South Africa, for the World Conference against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance.At the opening of that Conference, the then President of the Republic of South Africa, Thabo Mbeki, said the gathering heralded a new internationalism.It was an internationalism marked by a determination […]
VIOLATION OF INTERNATIONAL MARITIME LAW: BLOCKADES, ATTACKS ON MERCHANT SHIPPING AND THE DISRUPTION OF GLOBAL MARITIME COMMERCE
SEEKING SOLUTION: Russian Foreign Affairs Minister Sergey Lavrov has had talks with the UN Chief Antonio Guterres about maritime security International maritime law rests on a fundamental proposition: the seas are essential to international commerce and communication, and lawful maritime navigation should not be arbitrarily obstructed. The principle is particularly important at strategic chokepoints such […]
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA TO LEAD NATIONAL HERITAGE DAY CELEBRATION AT OUDTSHOORN, WESTERN CAPE
President Cyril Ramaphosa will tomorrow, Thursday, 24 September 2026, lead the National Heritage Day celebrations at Bongolethu Sport Stadium in Oudtshoorn, Western Cape. The national day will follow the theme,, “Celebrating Our Living Heritage: Strengthening the Ties That Bind Us.” The theme highlights the role of living heritage in promoting national unity, social cohesion, Ubuntu […]
MESSAGE BY DEPUTY PRESIDENT PAUL MASHATILE ON HIS PROGRESSIVE RECOVERY
Fellow South Africans, as many of you know, I recently underwent a minor medical procedure. I am pleased to share that my recovery is progressing well, and I am regaining strength each day. On the advice of my doctors, I will continue resting until advised otherwise while work and delegated responsibilities continue to be underway […]
THE DEPT OF EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR CAUTION WORK-SEEKERS ABOUT THE RECENT JOBS SCAM FOLLOWING ADVERTISEMENT OF SECURITY PERSONNEL IN NORTH WEST
The Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) in the North West Province wishes to caution work-seekers about the recent job scam that is circulating on social media following the advertisement of 103 security officials to be stationed at different offices within the Province.Reacting to videos that are currently circulating and directing unsuspecting work-seekers to fraudulent […]
HOME AFFAIRS TO COMMENCE RELOCATION OF ASYLUM SEEKERS AND REFUGEES TO LINDELA REPATRIATION CENTRE
As directed by the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Migration, the Department of Home Affairs will tomorrow, Tuesday, 15 September 2026 at 05:00 commence the relocation of asylum seekers and refugees currently located outside the Department’s office on Che Guevara Road in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.A total of 278 individuals will be transferred to the Lindela Repatriation Centre […]
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA ARRIVES IN INDIA FOR THE 18TH BRICS SUMMIT
President Cyril Ramophosa has this morning, 11 September 2026, arrived in New Delhi, in the Republic of India to attend the18th BRICS Summit. The BRICS Summit will be held from 12–13 September 2026 at the Bharat Mandapam under India’s Chairship, guided by the theme: “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Security”. The Summit brings together […]
MINISTER OF DEFENCE AND MILITARY VETERANS OUTLINES SOUTH AFRICA’S STATE OF READINESS TO HOST 13TH AFRICA AEROSPACE AND DEFENCE TRADE EXHIBITION AND AIR SHOW
The Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Ms Angie Motshekga, will brief the media on the country’s state of readiness to host the much-anticipated 13th edition of the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) Trade Exhibition and Air Show, scheduled to take place at Air Force Base Waterkloof in Pretoria from 16 to 20 September 2026. […]
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA TO PARTICIPATE IN 18TH BRICS SUMMIT IN INDIA
President Cyril Ramophosa will, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi of the Republic of India, attend the 18th BRICS Summit to be held in New Delhi. The summit will be held from 12 to 13 September 2026 under India’s Chairship theme, “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Security”. The gathering will focus on […]
SADC CHAIRPERSON PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA EXTENDS CONDOLENCES TO PRESIDENT HASSAN OF TANZANIA
In his capacity as Chairperson of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), President Cyril Ramaphosa extends his deep condolences to Her Excellency, President Samia Suluhu Hassan of the Republic of Tanzania, on the passing of her husband Mr Hafidh Ameir Hassan. Mr Hassan,80, passed away yesterday, Monday 7 September 2026, while receiving treatment for a […]
STATEMENT OF THE INTER MINISTERIAL COMMITTEE ON THE PROGRESS MADE IN IMPLEMENTING THE FIVE-POINT PLAN ON MIGRATION MANAGEMENT
Programme Director, Members of the Media, Fellow South Africans, Good Morning Once again thank you very much for the opportunity to address you on the important matter of migration management in our country and the efforts of government in dealing with this challenging task. It’s been almost a month since we provided progress report on […]