SA TO MAINTAIN CLOSE TIES WITH BULGARIA AMID CLOSEDOWN OF EMBASSY
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) announces the decision to close the South African Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria, effective 30 June 2025. This decision, informed by prudent fiscal considerations and the need to prioritise national resource allocation, forms part of a broader strategic realignment of South Africa’s diplomatic missions globally. Since 2021, the […]
AZANIAN VETERANS CONVENTION (AZAVEC)
The Black Consciousness Movement (BCM) played a pivotal role in the struggle for freedom in this country. Through a variety of organisations such as the SA Students Organisation (SASO), The Black People’s Convention (BPC), the Azanian People’s Organisation (AZAPO), students, workers and cutural workers organisations, the BCM was the trailblazer in the front line of […]
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA’S REMARKS ON OFFICIAL VISIT BY THE PRESIDENT OF UKRAINE
“It is my distinct honour to receive President Zelenskyy and his delegation at the Union Buildings. This Official Visit reflects our shared commitment to enhancing our bilateral relations for the mutual benefit of our peoples. This is a historic visit. This is the first time the Head of State of Ukraine is visiting South Africa in […]
REVERSAL OF VAT IS A HARD-WON VICTORY FOR THE WORKING CLASS
The South African Communist Party (SACP) welcomes the decision by the National Treasury, announced on 23 April 2025, to reverse the proposed Value-Added Tax (VAT) increases. This reversal marks a significant victory for the working class, achieved through persistent mobilisation, mass action and principled resistance led by progressive formations, including the SACP. The immediate task […]
BMA EXECUTE ANTI-CORRUPTION OPERATION AT BEITBRIDGE BORDER
In a concerted effort to root out corruption and strengthen the integrity of South Africa’s ports of entry operations, the Border Management Authority (BMA) conducted a successful, intelligence-driven operation at the Beitbridge Port of Entry during the Easter period. The operation led to the arrest of two BMA Immigration officials, five undocumented foreign nationals, and […]
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA HOSTS PRESIDENT ZELENSKYY OF UKRAINE
President Cyril Ramaphosa, on Thursday, 24 April 2025, hosted the President of Ukraine, His Excellency President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on an Official Visit to South Africa at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. The Official Visit to South Africa by President Zelenskyy is the first by a Head of State from Ukraine. This official visit follows on […]
SOUTH AFRICA EXTENDS CONDOLENCES TO INDIA FOLLOWING ATTACK ON TOURISTS
The South African Government is deeply saddened by the news of the attack on tourists that took place in Pahalgam, India. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and loved ones of those who have lost their lives and to all those who have been injured in this horrific incident. The South African […]
SACP: PEOPLE’S PROTESTS AGAINST ZELENSKY’S VISIT TO SA
The demonstration in Tshwane will take place as follows: Date: Thursday, 24 April 2025Time: 11h00Venue: Ukrainian Embassy, 398 Marias Street, Pretoria The demonstration in Soweto, Johannesburg, will take place as follows: Date: Thursday, 24 April 2025Time: 14h00Venue: Walter Sisulu Square, Cnr Klipspruit Valley Road & Union Road, Kliptown, Soweto
DEPUTY PRESIDENT MASHATILE TO ADDRESS 2025 FINANCIAL BUDGET ROUNDTABLE
In his capacity as Chairperson of the Cabinet Committee tasked with overseeing the processes around 2025 Budget and Fiscal Framework, Deputy President Paul Mashatile will on Wednesday, 23 April 2025, virtually address a high-level Budget 2025 Roundtable convened by the Financial and Fiscal Commission of South Africa (FFC) in Cape Town, Western Cape Province. Held […]
STATEMENT FROM THE CHRIS HANI FAMILY
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the government, the South African Communist Party, the African National Congress and other Alliance partners, our traditional leaders and the people of the Eastern Cape and South Africa at large for their unwavering support during the 32nd annual commemoration of Chris Hani, held in Cofimvaba, Chris Hani District, on […]
NOTHING ‘SECRET’ ABOUT PA MPS’ TRIP TO HOLY LAND
The following statement was released by the Patriotic Alliance (PA): “Ever since GOOD secretary-general Brett Herron has been unable to return to Parliament as a Member of Parliament (because his party only got one seat in the last elections), he has clearly been sitting at home bored and scrolling through Facebook for things to talk […]
DEPUTY PRESIDENT MASHATILE TO LEAD 32ND CHRIS HANI COMMEMORATION
As part of his delegated responsibility to foster social cohesion and champion nation building initiatives across South Africa, Deputy President Paulus Mashatile will on Thursday, 10 April 2025, lead the 32nd Commemoration of the late liberation struggle icon and freedom fighter, Chris Thembisile Hani, taking place at the Chris Hani Memorial Site, Sabalele Village, Cofimvaba […]