PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA’S WOMEN’S DAY ADDRESS

“Dumelang. Avuxeni. Ndi Matsheloni. Lotjhani. Sanibonani. Goeie môre. Molweni. Good morning. Greetings to all the women of South Africa. It is an honour to be here in Limpopo to celebrate Women’s Day with our mothers, our grandmothers, our sisters and our daughters. We, the fathers, grandfathers, uncles and sons of our nation celebrate alongside you […]
DIRCO AND UNISA HOST A SEMINAR ON “THE UN AT 80: THE POST-WORLD WAR II PEACE ARCHITECTURE AND THE NUCLEAR NON-PROLIFERATION TREATY

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) and the University of South Africa (UNISA) are hosting a public seminar on Wednesday, 06 August 2025, under the theme: “The United Nations (UN) at 80: The post-World War II peace architecture and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty”. The year 2025 marks 80 years since the establishment of […]
NUMSA SIGNS ABOVE INFLATION WAGE AGREEMENT IN THE GLASS SECTOR

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) is proud to announce that it has signed a two-year, above-inflation wage agreement with the Glass Industry Employers Association (GIEA) under the National Bargaining Council for the Chemical Industry, (NBCCI). This deal was signed on 28 July 2025, and covers all 13 000 workers in the […]
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA SUSPENDS SOUTH GAUTENG DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS

President Cyril Ramaphosa has in terms of section 14(3) read with 12(6)(a) of the National Prosecuting Authority Act suspended South Gauteng Director of Public Prosecutions Adv Andrew Chauke with immediate effect pending an inquiry into Adv Chauke’s fitness to hold office. Having asked Adv Chauke to provide reasons why he should not be suspended, President […]
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA RESPONDS TO STATEMENTS BY KZN SAPS COMMISSIONER

President Cyril Ramaphosa has noted statements made earlier today in a media briefing by SAPS KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. President Ramaphosa said: “This is a matter of grave national security concern that is receiving the highest priority attention. It is vital that the integrity of the country’s security services is safeguarded and […]
FREEDOM PARK WELCOMES THE PRESIDENT OF AUSTRIA

Freedom Park was honoured to welcome the President of the Republic of Austria, Dr Alexander Van der Bellen, during his State Visit to South Africa. Accompanied by the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Mr Gayton McKenzie, the President participated in a solemn wreath-laying ceremony at Freedom Park’s Sanctuary, where they paid tribute to six […]
ANC CHIEF SPEAKS ON THE PASSING OF EX-DEPUTY PRESIDENT DAVID MABUZA

“It is with deep sorrow and a heavy heart that we learn of the passing of former Deputy President of the Republic and stalwart of our movement, Comrade David Dabede Mabuza. Comrade Mabuza dedicated his life to the service of the people of South Africa. From his days in the struggle against apartheid to his […]
DEPUTY PRESIDENT MASHATILE’S ADDRESS AT THE G20 INTERNATIONAL ROUNDTABLE

“It is an honour to be here today after I have just returned from a very successful Working Visit to the Russian Federation, where our delegation was warmly welcomed and engaged in an intense programme aimed at deepening bilateral trade and economic ties between South Africa and Russia. As you all know, Russia has a […]
RECAP OF ROSCONGRESS INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION AREA AT SPIEF 2025

The Roscongress International Cooperation Area was first presented at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) 2025. It has become a unified communication space for dialogue between representatives of governmental and public structures, business and expert communities in Russia and other states, as well as international organizations and integration associations. Key Highlights and Statements Chairman […]
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA CONCLUDES WORKING VISIT TO CANADA

President Cyril Ramaphosa has, on 17 June 2025, concluded his working visit to Canada where he participated in the G7 Summit Outreach Session, on the margins of the G7 Leaders Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada. The Group of Seven (G7) consists of the largest advanced economies namely: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the […]
SA CITIZENS IN IRAN REQUESTED TO ENSURE REGISTRATION WITH THE EMBASSY

South Africa wishes to urge all its citizens currently in the Islamic Republic of Iran to contact the Embassy in Tehran to ensure that they are registered with and that their whereabouts are known to the Embassy. It is important to note that South Africa’s support in the country is limited and that it could […]
SOUTH AFRICA CONDEMNS TARGERTING OF CIVILIANS, URGES DE-ESCALATION BETWEEN IRAN AND ISRAEL

South Africa expresses deep concern regarding the escalation of hostilities between the State of Israel and Islamic Republic of Iran. We extend our deepest condolences to the peoples of both nations suffering from the tragic loss of life. South Africa emphasizes that under international humanitarian law, civilians and civilian infrastructure must never be considered legitimate […]