SA GOV ENGAGES USA ON RESETTLEMENT CONCERNS
The Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation confirms that Deputy Minister Alvin Botes held a cordial discussion with the United States Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau on the 9th May 2025. The discussion follows engagements via the diplomatic channels where in the government expressed concerns with the information conveyed that the United States has […]
DR GOMOLEMO MOKAE’S 2ND MEMORIAL
Yesterday May the 7th 2025, our now crossed over Cde Dr Gomolemo Mokae was remembered in a heart warming ceremony at the State Theatre in Pretoria. Those who loved and lived with him came from far and near to honor this Gentle Giant who was an Octopus of a soul. Dr Mokae fitted everywhere as […]
MINISTER NZIMANDE ESTABLISHES WORKING GROUP ON SCIENCE, TECH AND INNOVATION FUNDING
The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof. Blade Nzimande has noted with concern the recent announcement by the United States government to terminate research funding support for key biomedical, health and related collaborative programmes involving US and South African-based institutions and scientists. Minister Nzimande noted that “the abrupt withdrawal of funding will not only […]
PRESIDENT ZELENSKY’S REMARKS ON HIS STATE VISIT TO SA
“Today it is an honour for me to be on my first visit to your country, and even more so on the eve of Freedom Day. This is a holiday that reflects the main values of your people and connects us with you. Our desire for freedom, our desire for independence, for equality and respect […]
ZELENSKY ABRUPTLY CANCELS PART OF HIS VISIT TO SA, RETURNS TO UKRAINE
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has cut short his visit to the Republic of South Africa and is returning to Ukraine after a meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Ukrainian media said. “The Ukrainian Foreign Minister will hold all necessary meetings in South Africa,” Volodymyr Zelensky wrote on his Telegram channel. He arrived in Pretoria […]
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA INITIATES CONSULTATION FOR APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY CHIEF JUSTICE
President Cyril Ramaphosa has initiated consultation with the Judicial Service Commission and leaders of political parties represented in the National Assembly on the appointment of a Deputy Chief Justice. Section 174(3) of the Constitution provides that the President as head of the national executive, after consulting the Judicial Service Commission and the leaders of parties […]
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA TO UNDERTAKE WORKING VISIT TO THE KINGDOM OF LESOTHO
President Cyril Ramaphosa will, on Wednesday 23 April 2025, undertake a Working Visit to Maseru, Lesotho, to Co-Chair the Second Session of the Bi-National Commission (BNC) between the Republic of South Africa and the Kingdom of Lesotho, with His Excellency Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Lesotho. This South Africa–Lesotho Bi-National Commission […]
SACP WELCOMES CONSTITUTIONAL COURT’S JUDGMENT UPHOLDING WORKERS’ RIGHT TO FREEDOM OF POLITICAL ASSOCIATION
The South African Communist Party (SACP) welcomes the Constitutional Court’s judgment upholding the Labour Court’s ruling that the blanket ban of municipal workers from holding political office in a political party, whether in a permanent, temporary or acting capacity, is unconstitutional and violates workers’ constitutional freedom to exercise their political rights. In its ruling, the […]
NORNICKEL PRESENTS PALLADIUM TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY FOR SA PGM INDUSTRY
Nornickel has unveiled its strategy for the development of palladium-based technologies at the PGMs Industry Day, an international conference held in South Africa. The company’s experts shared insights into new technological developments that have the potential to redefine the use of platinum group metals (PGMs) extracted on the African continent, particularly in the fields of […]
SOUTH AFRICA SENDS MESSAGE OF CONDOLENCES TO THAILAND AND MYANMAR FOLLOWING EARTHQUAKE
The Government of the Republic of South Africa expresses its deepest condolences to the peoples of Thailand and Myanmar following the devastating earthquake that has resulted in significant loss of life and extensive damage to property. Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) Minister Ronald Lamola said: “South Africa stands in solidarity with the affected […]
ALBINISM BODY TO TAKE LEGAL ACTION AGAINST ANC’S BOY MAMABOLO
The National Albinism Task Force (NATF) has condemned Boy Mamabolo’s utterances on social media platforms X and Facebook about the late Matthews Malebana, who is a person with Albinism. Malebana passed away on 30 March 2025, and immediately after a poster of Malebana’s passing was posted on Social Media, Mamabolo went onto social media hurling […]
MINISTER TAU NOTES WITH CONCERN USA’S DECISION TO IMPOSE A 25% TARIFF ON IMPORTS OF AUTOMOBILES
The Minister of Trade, Industry, and Competition (the DTIC), Mr. Parks Tau, has noted with concern the decision by the United States to impose a 25% tariff on imports of automobiles and certain automobile parts to address what the US perceives a threat to its national security under Section 232 of the US Trade Expansion […]