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 […]
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA REMOVES DR NKABANE AND APPOINTS NEW MINISTER AND DEPUTY MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
President Cyril Ramaphosa has removed Dr Nobuhle Nkabane from the role of Minister and Higher Education and Training and has in terms of Section 91 (2) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa appointed Mr. Buti Kgwaridi Manamela, Minister of Higher Education and Training. Mr. Manamela was until this appointment serving as Deputy […]
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA ADDRESSES THE 17TH BRICS LEADERS’ SUMMIT
“I would like to thank you, President Lula, for your warm welcome and for hosting us, as Chair of the 17th BRICS Summit, in Rio de Janeiro. I extend my warmest welcome to our dear friends, the Republic of Indonesia, as the newest member of the BRICS formation. We are witnessing a dramatic reshaping of […]
MAMA ABIGAIL KUBEKA TO BE HONOURED IN STAR-STUDDED VAN TOEKA AF TRIBUTE CONCERT
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, under the banner of the Van Toeka Af Living Legends Recognition Series, will host a powerful tribute concert in honour of Mama Abigail Kubeka, celebrating her 68 years of excellence in the South African music, arts, and cultural industry. Taking place on Friday, 5 July 2025 at 18:00 […]
BAIL APPLICATION FOR SANDF OFFICIALS POSTPONED
The Randburg Magistrates’ Court has postponed the bail application of 12 South African National Defence Force (SANDF) officials to 03 July 2025, to allow for the verification of their residential addresses. The accused face multiple serious charges, including three counts of murder, kidnapping, fraud, obstruction of justice, perjury, and theft of a motor vehicle. The […]
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA TO HOST THE PRESIDENT OF AUSTRIA
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Friday, 04 July 2025, host President Alexander van der Bellen of Austria at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. The State Visit presents an opportunity to consolidate the long-standing and strong relationship between South Africa and Austria, particularly in the fields of arts and culture, higher education, renewable energy, trade and […]
FOREIGN AFFAIRS MINISTER LAMOLA SPEAKS AT THE THIRD G20 SHERPA MEETING
“On this day, 70 years ago, 26 June 1955, the people of South Africa from all walks of life congregated under the hawkish eyes of the Apartheid government and declared the following: We, the People of South Africa, declare for all our country and the world to know: With regards to International Relations they declared […]