MINISTER LAMOLA’S ADDRESS: “THUCYDIDES TRAP” – CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR AFRICA
“Ladies and Gentlemen. I extend my gratitude to the leadership of MISTRA for inviting us to be part of this strategic reflection. The power of reflection is best revealed by an African proverb, “A reflection does not see itself.” At the heart of this proverb is the idea that seeking an external perspective can reveal […]
BRIEFING ON THE THIRD PLENARY SESSION OF THE 20TH CENTRAL COMMITEE OF THE COMMUNIST PARTY OF CHINA
This week, China’s Director of National Financial Regulatory Administration, Mr Li Yunze, addressed the media and key stakeholders at a briefing in Pretoria. It was his first visit to SA. Below is his address in full: “Distinguished delegates of political parties, think-tanks and media, ladies and gentlemen, friends, good afternoon. Representing various fields and sectors, you are […]
THE PRESIDENCY WISHES JEWISH COMMUNITY WELL OVER THE HIGH HOLY DAYS
President Cyril Ramaphosa wishes South Africa’s Jewish community a festive and mindful celebration of the high holy days, also known as Yamim Noraim or the Days of Awe, which began this week with Rosh Hashanah and will end next week with Yom Kippur. President Ramaphosa said: “The South African Jewish community forms an essential part […]
REMARKS BY PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHOSA AT THE 24TH NATIONAL TEACHING AWARDS
“Distinguished Guests, To all our esteemed educators present, and all educators across the length and breadth of South Africa, Good Morning. It is a great honour for me to be here and to be amongst the finest men and women of the teaching profession in our country. I congratulate the Department of Basic Education for […]
MINISTER KUBAYI TO LAUNCH THE RESEARCH STRATEGY AND THE URBAN OCTOBER MONTH
Minister of Human Settlements Mmamoloko Kubayi will on Monday, 07 October 2024 launch the Human Settlements Research Strategy in Kempton Park, City of Ekurhuleni. The research strategy provides direction and identifies the long, medium, and short-term timelines of research activities. The objective of the launch is to set up partnerships with research institutions within the […]
MINISTER KUBAYI CONCLUDES VISIT TO FREE STATE ON A CAUTIONARY NOTE AND CALLS FOR ACTION
Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi concluded her two-day visit to the Free State province today, October 4, 2024, with a call to action. She met with the Free State Provincial Department of Human Settlements and the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality to address pressing concerns including the slow pace of issuing title deeds, asbestos removal, and unblocking stalled projects. […]
DEPUTY PRESIDENT MASHATILE CONCLUDES WORKING VISIT TO THE UNITED KINGDOM
Deputy President Paulus Mashatile has today, Friday 04 October 2024, concluded a successful working visit to the United Kingdom. The purpose of the visit was to identify new trade and investment opportunities to grow the South African economy in partnership with the United Kingdom. Some of the areas of interest are linked to supporting Governments […]
SPEECH BY PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA ON THE BICENTENARY OF THE FOUNDING OF THE BASOTHO NATION AND THE 58TH ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE OF THE KINGDOM OF LESOTHO
“Dumelang Basotho ba batle. It is an honour and a privilege to be invited to this auspicious occasion. I convey the well wishes of the people of South Africa to His Majesty and the people of Lesotho on the 58th anniversary of independence and the Bicentennial of the founding of this great nation in 1824. […]
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA WILL ADDRESS THE 24TH ANNUAL NATIONAL TEACHING AWARDS
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Saturday, 05 October 2024, address the 24th National Teaching Awards (NTA) at Birchwood Hotel and Conference Centre in Kempton Park, Gauteng Province. The National Teaching Awards will be held under the theme: “Empowering Educators to educate a South African learner fit for the 21st Century: Strengthening Resilience, Building Sustainability.” The […]
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA TO UNDERTAKE A WORKING VISIT TO THE KINGDOM OF LESOTHO
President Cyril Ramaphosa will today Friday, 04 October 2024, undertake a Working Visit to the Kingdom of Lesotho at the invitation of King Letsie III to attend the 58th Lesotho Independence Day and Bicentennial Celebration. The Bicentennial Celebration of the founding of the Basotho Nation by Morena Moshoeshoe I and the independence day are being […]
CITIBANK’S UK ROUNDTABLE REMARKS BY DEPUTY PRESIDENT MASHATILE
“Ladies and gentlemen, It is an honour for me to be meeting you here today after we couldn’t meet last year. I particularly like to thank Sibongile, who has been working with my office and the Mission here in London on this programme and the previous engagements we held in Johannesburg last year. In a […]
UK HERE I COME – DEP PRESIDENT MASHATILE INCLUDES IRELAND IN HIS VISIT
Deputy President Paul Mashatile will on 27 – 28 September 2024, undertake a working visit to Ireland. The visit is aimed at reinforcing South Africa’s historic and warm bilateral relations with Ireland. Upon arrival in Ireland, the Deputy President will meet his Irish counterpart, Prime Minister Simon Harris, to reaffirm the strong political and diplomatic […]