DEPUTY PRESIDENT MASHATILE HELD A COURTESY MEETING WITH PREMIER LI QIANG OF CHINA
This afternoon His Excellency, the Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, Mr Paul Mashatile had a Courtesy Meeting with Premier LI Qiang of the People’s Republic of China at the NH Hotel, Sandton. The meeting provided an opportunity to advance South Africa’s strategic objectives in trade, investment, industrialisation, multilateral cooperation and governance, while […]
MAPISA-NQAKULA’S CORRUPTION CASE SET FOR TRIAL
The Gauteng Division of the High Court; Pretoria, postponed the corruption case against Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula to 20 July 2026 for trial. She has indicated through her new attorney that she will not pursue filing representations with the office of the NDPP, and that she is ready to proceed with trial. Mapisa-Nqakula is facing 12 counts […]
US TO OFFICIALLY BOYCOTT G20 SUMMIT IN SOUTH AFRICA, TRUMP ANNOUNCES
Donald Trump confirmed this, accusing South African authorities of allegedly violating the rights of the country’s white population. “It is a total disgrace that the G20 will be held in South Africa,” the US president wrote on his platform, Truth Social. Afrikaners—descendants of Dutch, French, and German settlers— “are being killed and slaughtered, and their land […]
SPEECH BY PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA TO THE SWITZERLAND HOUSE PARLIAMENT
“It is a great honour for me to speak here at the esteemed Parliament of the Swiss Confederation. Yours is a country that is admired around the world for its democracy, prosperity and commitment to peace. On behalf of the people and Government of South Africa, I convey my deep appreciation for the kind invitation, […]
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA MEETS WITH USA HOUSE REP. GREGORY MEEKS
His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa holds a meeting with USA House Representative, Mr Gregory Meeks ahead of the High-Level Segment of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) in New York, United States of America. The engagement provides an opportunity for the advancement of U.S.–South Africa congressional dialogue and strengthening of bilateral […]
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA WISHES JEWISH COMMUNITY SHANAH TOVA
President Cyril Ramaphosa offers his warm compliments to South Africa’s Jewish community for the celebration of Rosh Hashanah (New Year). President Ramaphosa said: “I wish our Jewish community Shanah Tova as you spend this time in prayer for forgiveness and in celebration of a fresh start in all areas of life. “We are blessed as […]
DEPUTY PRESIDENT MASHATILE TO CONVENE THE HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL MEETING
Deputy President Paul Mashatile, in his capacity as Chairperson of the Human Resource Development Council (HRDC), will on Thursday, 21 August 2025, convene and chair the meeting of the HRDC scheduled to take place at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg, Gauteng Province. The HRDC is a multi-stakeholder advisory body comprising of government, business, labour, […]
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA RECEIVES BRIEFING FROM PRESIDENT PUTIN
President Cyril Ramaphosa has today, 18 August 2025, received a briefing from President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation, on the outcome of the meeting with President Donald Trump, that was recently held in Anchorage, Alaska in the United States of America. President Putin expressed satisfaction with the manner in which his talks with President […]
STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENCY ON PREPARATIONS FOR THE NATIONAL CONVENTION
In preparation for the first National Convention of the National Dialogue process, President Cyril Ramaphosa met on Thursday 7 August 2025 with representatives of the interim Preparatory Task Team (PTT), which has been given the responsibility of organising the convention and preparing for the public dialogues that will take place thereafter. At the meeting, the […]
SA CONCERNED ABOUT US-ESWATINI SHOCK PRISONERS COOPERATION
South Africa has raised concerns with Kingdom of Eswatini following confirmation by the acting spokesperson of the Government, Mrs Thabile Mdluli, that a group of dangerous criminals of various nationalities landed in Eswatini after being transported from the United States of America on a special flight with the potential of more criminals of this profile […]
R149 MILLION IMPACT: MARIKANA JOBS PROGRAMME OFFERS BLUEPRINT FOR UNEMPLOYMENT CRISIS
In the heart of Marikana, a bold pilot programme is delivering more than short-term jobs — it is restoring dignity, rebuilding purpose, and reigniting hope. The Social Employment Fund (SEF) programme, led by the Mineworkers Development Agency (MDA) in partnership with the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), has created over 1,275 temporary work opportunities in three […]
TOKYO INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT ACCOMPANYING MEDIA GUIDELINES
South Africa’s High-Level Delegation will participate at the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) led by President Cyril Ramaphosa accompanied by Ministers and senior government officials. Launched by Japan in 1993, the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD)—co-hosted with the UN, UNDP, World Bank, and African Union Commission—has become a premier forum for African […]