GOVERNMENT TO CONSULT OVER REGULATIONS OF CANNIBIS AND HEMP FOODSTUFFS

President Cyril Ramaphosa has affirmed his support for more stakeholder consultation and public participation on the formulation of new regulations that will limit health risk and the negative impact of foodstuffs containing cannabis and hemp, particularly on minors. In briefing the President, the Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, expressed concern about unregulated imported foodstuffs […]

DEPUTY PRESIDENT MASHATILE’S ADDRESS DURING WORLD TB DAY

“Compatriots, today, we join the global community to commemorate World TB Day. We unite as a nation with a shared purpose: to end tuberculosis (TB). This day is both a reminder of the challenges we face and a call to action. South Africa bears one of the highest TB burdens in the world, but we […]

SOUTH AFRICA TO HOST THE BI-CENTENIAL AFRICA CHILDREN’S SUMMIT

The South African government led by the Department of Social Development (DSD) in partnership with the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund will host the Bi-Annual Africa Children’s Summit from 4–7 April 2025 in Roedean Senior School and St John’s College Parktown, Johannesburg, South Africa. The Africa Children’s Summit 2025 (ACS 2025) is a landmark gathering aimed […]

PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA RETURNS FROM INAUGURATION FOR FIRST FEMALE PRESIDENT OF NAMIBIA

President Cyril Ramaphosa has concluded his working visit to the Republic of Namibia where he attended the inauguration ceremony of President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. The ceremony which coincided with the Republic’s 35th Anniversary of Independence Day was held today, Friday, 21 March 2025 at the State House in Windhoek. The President was accompanied by the Minister […]

MEC MAILE’S ADDRESS AT THE WINNIE MANDELA PUBLIC LECTURE

“It is an honour to stand before you this evening, on this auspicious occasion of the launch of the Qhakaza: Pain Undefined exhibition curated by one of the most iconic fashion artists of our time, Gift Kgosierileng. This evening, we gather here in memory and celebration of a great revolutionary, Mama Winnie Nomzamo Madikizela-Mandela, whose life and legacy […]

SA CONDEMNS ISRAELI AIRSTRIKE ON GAZA, BREACHING TWO-MONTH CEASEFIRE

South Africa condemns the massive Israeli airstrikes launched across Gaza on Tuesday, which have killed over 350 Palestinians. These deadly airstrikes emerge after a failure to implement the second stage of the peace agreement by Israel and despite ongoing negotiations to ensure that the ceasefire holds. The fatal attacks were reportedly greenlighted by the Israeli […]

SANRAL HOSTS “TAKING SANRAL TO THE PEOPLE” ENGAGEMENT SESSION

The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL), in partnership with the City of Johannesburg, will host an information sharing session with small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) to introduce its upcoming projects on the N1 and N3 national roads in Johannesburg. Aptly titled Taking SANRAL to the People, the session will also provide […]

DEPUTY PRESIDENT MASHATILE TO UNDERTAKE A WORKING VISIT TO JAPAN

Deputy President Paul Mashatile will on 16 – 19 March 2025, undertake a working visit to Tokyo in Japan, aimed at reaffirming the strong cooperation between South Africa and Japan in areas of mutual interest. The two countries enjoy well established diplomatic relations, and the year 2025 marks 115 years of such relations. The working visit […]

US EXPELS SA AMBASSADOR RASOOL

The US has expelled SA Ambassador Ibrahim Rasool from Washington. In a surprise social media post, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced he has declared Rasool a “persona non grata”. The announcement means Amb Rasool need to leave the US effective immediately.Rubio further said that Rasool was a “race-bating politician who hates America”. The […]