Author: GSMN Correspondent

DEPUTY PRESIDENT MASHATILE’S KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT THE SA-INDIA TECHNOLOGY TRADE AND INVESTMENT ROUNDTABLE

“It is a privilege to join you at this South Africa–India Technology, Trade and Investment Collaboration. I am joined by ministers, deputy minister and senior officials from our government and state agencies. Since our arrival yesterday, we have been received with great warmth. Truly, the people of India embody the timeless saying, “Atithi Devo Bhavah […]

ELECTORAL COMMISSION OF SA HOSTS 13TH NEW COMMISSIONERS ORIENTATION PROGRAMME FOR SOUTHERN AFRICA

The Electoral Commissions Forum of SADC Countries (ECF-SADC), is pleased to be hosted by the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) of South Africa in partnership with the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) to organize the 13th iteration of the New Commissioners’ Orientation (NCO) Programme. The programme will be held at the Radisson […]

PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA TO LAUNCH ROLLOUT OF NEW HIV INJECTION

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Friday, 5 June 2026, officially launch the rollout of Lenacapavir, a new injectable prevention for HIV. The event will take place in Secunda, Mpumalanga. This groundbreaking initiative marks a significant milestone in South Africa’s ongoing efforts to fight against HIV/AIDS and aims to enhance prevention of new HIV infections. Lenacapavir […]

MISA REJECTS JOB CUTS IN THE WAKE OF FUEL PRICE SURGE

MISA, the Motor Industry Staff Association, believes it is premature and irresponsible to raise the prospect of retrenchments in South Africa‘s fuel retail sector when workers are already facing severe economic hardship. “South Africa continues to grapple with one of the highest unemployment rates in the world, while households remain under pressure from elevated interest […]

UIF TO HOST EMPLOYER SEMINAR FOR FUNERAL PARLOURS, INSURANCE PROVIDERS AND BANKING SECTOR

The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF), an entity of the Department of Employment and Labour, will host an Employer Seminar for Funeral Parlours, Insurance Providers, and representatives of various banking sectors in Bloemfontein and surrounding areas within the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality. The Seminar seeks to strengthen existing partnerships and collaborations between the Department of Employment and […]

LT-GENERAL NHLANHLA MKHWANAZI’S MOVING ACCEPTANCE SPEECH AFTER NATIONAL PRESS CLUB CHOSE HIM AS NEWS MAKER OF THE YEAR 2025

“I receive this recognition tonight with humility, but also with caution. Because the work of a police officer is not performed for applause. It is not performed for headlines. It is not performed for awards. It is performed for the people of South Africa. As a disciplined member of the South African Police Service, I […]

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 […]