Author: GSMN Correspondent

DEPUTY PRESIDENT MASHATILE’S SPEECH DURING TITLE DEEDS HANDOVER CELEBRATIONS FOR SEBILONG RESTITUTION COMMUNITY

“Today marks a significant milestone. A milestone that seeks to redress the historic injustice of land dispossession endured by the majority of our people. We affirm that the struggle for dignity, for equity, and for rightful ownership is not only a matter of policy but also a moral imperative that binds us together as a […]

GOVERNMENT WELCOMES THE COMMISSIONING OF THE BOLOBEDU SOLAR PLANT IN LIMPOPO

The Government welcomes the successful commissioning of the Bolobedu Solar Plant, a 148-megawatt (MW) photovoltaic facility in Limpopo Province, completed in April 2026 and commissioned by Rio Tinto. This milestone represents a significant contribution to South Africa’s ongoing efforts to diversify its energy mix, strengthen energy security, and accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy. […]

DEP PRESIDENT MASHATILE ADDRESSES THE GAUTENG INVESTMENT CONFERENCE

“This Conference takes place at a defining moment for our country and our economy. Just over a week ago, South Africa successfully hosted the Sixth South African Investment Conference, where government, business, and our international partnerssecured record investment commitments of approximately R890 billion in a single day. These are the largest pledges achieved since the […]

MASHATILE WRAPS CRUCIAL SA–CHINA SUMMIT WITH CHINA’S VP HAN ZHENG

“I wish to express my profound gratitude for today’s engagements and your leadership in co-chairing this successful 9th Session of the South Africa–China Bi-National Commission. Today’s proceedings have injected renewed momentum into our bilateral relations and reaffirmed the importance of this platform as the apex mechanism guiding cooperation between the two nations Our deliberations today […]

CHINA–SA YOUTH FEDERATION CONGRATULATES NEWLY-APPOINTED AMB. LETSATSI-DUBA

The China–South Africa Youth Federation extends its warm and sincere congratulations to Ms. Letsatsi-Duba on her appointment as the Ambassador of the Republic of South Africa to the People’s Republic of China. This appointment represents an important moment in the continued strengthening of the long-standing and strategic relationship between South Africa and China. The Federation […]

PUTIN CONGRATULATES MOJTABA KHAMENEI ON BECOMING IRAN’S SUPREME LEADER

Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated Russian President Vladimir Putin has pledged “unwavering support” to Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei,on his election as the new Supreme Leader of Iran, the Kremlin said. In his message, Putin reaffirmed Russia’s unchanging support for Tehran and expressed solidarity with the Iranian people amid the ongoing confrontation in […]

SACP’S CONDOLENCES TO FAMILY OF MOSIUOA ‘TERROR’ LEKOTA

The South African Communist Party (SACP) conveys its message of condolences to the family of Mosiuoa Patrick Lekota, the founding member and president of the Congress of the People (COPE) political party. The SACP also conveys its condolences to his party as well as the people of South Africa for the loss. Affectionately known as […]

PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA’S EULOGY AT FUNERAL OF HOSI PHYLIA N’WAMITWA II

“It is with great sorrow that we today bid farewell to a leader, a pioneer and a great daughter of the soil, Hosi Dr Phylia Tinyiko N’wamitwa II. The VaTsonga nation has lost a mother. Those who have experienced the pain of losing a mother will attest that it is one of the deepest wounds. […]

PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA’S WELL-WISHES FOR LENT AND RAMADAAN

President Cyril Ramaphosa has conveyed his best wishes to the Christian and Muslim communities as they observe the sacred periods of Lent and Ramadan respectively. “The start of the Lenten period coinciding with the start of Ramadan is a rare occurrence that at the same time is a powerful reminder of the deep commonality of […]

SERVICE DELIVERY CAMPAIGN TO LAUNCH IN EASTERN CAPE THIS WEEK

Employment and Labour Minister, Nomakhosazana Meth will on Monday , 16 February, lead a service delivery campaign in Addo, Sundays River Valley Municipality, Eastern Cape. The initiative which seeks to bring critical services closer to communities will be offering a basket of services entailing processing of Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) applications, claims assessment, and resolving UIF inquiries, processing […]

PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA’S REMARKS ON REPORT OF THE PEACE AND SECURITY COUNCIL (PSC) OF THE AU

“South Africa appreciates the report on the state of peace and security on our continent, and remains concerned about worsening conditions of conflict, war and instability on our continent. South Africa reaffirms its unwavering commitment to the vision of a peaceful, prosperous and integrated Africa as articulated in agenda 2063. As we meet here, a […]

PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHOSA DELIVERS THE 2026 STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS

“Seventy years ago, thousands of women of all races marched to the Union Buildings, their hearts beating with a common purpose. Armed with extraordinary cunning and resolve, these women braved police checkpoints and harassment. In a voice loud and clear, they said: “We shall not rest until we have won for our children their fundamental […]