Author: GSMN Staff Reporter

SOUTH AFRICA RESUMES LOCAL FMD VACCINE PRODUCTION

Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen today visited the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) Onderstepoort Veterinary Research (OVR), where the President and CEO of the ARC, Dr Magingxa, handed over the first batch of locally produced Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccines in over 20 years. This milestone signals a shift from reactionary disease chasing to a […]

PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA WELCOMES THE MADLANGA COMMISSION INTERIM REPORT

On the 13th of July 2025, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the establishment of the Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System. This followed serious allegations made by Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi about the existence and operation of a sophisticated criminal syndicate that has allegedly infiltrated the criminal justice […]

‘THE PURPOSE OF EDUCATION’ BY DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.

As I engage in the so-called “bull sessions” around and about the school, I too often find that most college men have a misconception of the purpose of education. Most of the “brethren” think that education should equip them with the proper instruments of exploitation so that they can forever trample over the masses. Still, […]

DEPUTY MINISTER NOMUSA DUBE-NCUBE ADDRESSES THE 2025/26 GRADUATES OF THE DHET-CHINA TVET INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME

“I would like to begin by congratulating the students, each and every one of you, for representing not only yourselves or your institutions, but the Republic of South Africa at large. By choosing to answer the call to study in China and successfully completing your programmes, you accepted a challenge that required discipline, adaptability, and […]

HONEYCOIN AND TETHER TARGET CURRENCY RISK FACING AFRICAN TRADERS

As currency volatility continues to squeeze African traders and importers, fintech company HoneyCoin has announced a collaboration with Tether to integrate USDT payments into its merchant payment systems. The partnership will allow merchants to accept USDT alongside mobile money and card payments, both online and in-store. Pilot rollouts will begin in Kenya, Nigeria and Ghana, […]

ATM’S URGENT CALL TO ADDRESS SYSTEMIC NEGLIGENCE FOLLOWING MONTAGUE GARDENS ACID SPILL

The African Transformation Movement (ATM) expresses profound concern regarding the hazardous materials incident that transpired in Montague Gardens on January 12, 2026, involving a nitric acid spill at a local industrial facility. This alarming event underscores the urgent need for comprehensive safety measures and raises critical questions about the ongoing negligence in hazardous materials management […]

BMA INTERCEPTS CIGARETTE SMUGGLING ATTEMPT USING DRONE TECHNOLOGY AT BEITBRIDGE

The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato has commended the successful interception of a cigarette smuggling operation today at the Beitbridge Port of Entry through the use of advanced drone surveillance technology. As part of the BMA’s intensified law enforcement operations under the 2025/2026 Festive Season Security Plan, the aerial drone […]

CUBA’S STRONG CONDEMNATION OF THE “COWARDLY U.S. AGGRESSION AGAINST VENEZUELA”

The Revolutionary Government of Cuba strongly condemns, in the strongest possible terms, the military aggression carried out by the United States against Venezuela, while categorically reaffirming Cuba’s absolute support and solidarity with the sister Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and its government. Cuba supports the address delivered by the Executive Vice President, Comrade Delcy Rodríguez, and […]

UNISA ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF 2025 SECOND SEMESTER EXAM RESULTS

The University of South Africa (Unisa) is pleased to announce that all the final results for the 2025 second semester examinations, except for students with pending disciplinary cases, have been released. The examinations covered 2 506 modules across all colleges. The results are now available on myUnisa. This achievement underscores Unisa’s commitment to operational excellence […]

SA REAFFIRMS SOVEREIGN IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT AND U.S. ON DATA ALLEGATIONS WILL BE ADDRESSED THROUGH DIPLOMATIC CHANNELS

The recent deportation of seven Kenyan nationals by the Department of Home Affairs was conducted in strict accordance with South African immigration law. These individuals were engaged in work without the necessary work permits. The government will not negotiate its sovereignty and the implementation of the rule of law. Separately, we have noted an unsubstantiated […]

UNDP SA LAUNCHES DIME TO MODERNISE SA’S INDEPENDENT ECONOMY

Unlocking Township Growth through Digital Innovation, Inclusion, and Industrialisation The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in South Africa, in partnership with the City of Johannesburg and Wakanda NPC, today announced the launch of the Digital Innovation for Modernising the Independent Economy (DIME), a pioneering initiative transforming township economy through digital tools, improved food safety standards, […]

PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA HOLDS BILATERAL MEETING WITH SLOVAKIAN PRIME MINISTER

His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa holds a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister of the Slovak Republic, His Excellency Robert Fico. As South Africa seeks alternative markets, Slovakia presents opportunities for South Africa as a viable supplier of goods and services. Slovakia‘s Africa strategy aims to integrate economic diplomacy with development aid, promote private sector involvement, […]