NEW DATE SET FOR SA’S BUDGET SPEECH
After the failed tabling of the national budget vote speech last month, the government has announced that the new date is now March 12, 2025. Difference of opinion among various parties in the Government of National Unity (GNU) had fiercely argued and disagreed over the imposition of increased VAT (Value Added Tax), some claiming it […]
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA ARRIVES IN NAMIBIA FOR STATE FUNERAL OF FORMER PRESIDENT NUJOMA
President Cyril Ramaphosa has this morning, Saturday 01 March 2025 arrived in Windhoek, Namibia where he will join the Nujoma family, the people and government of Namibia and other Heads of State and Government, to bid farewell to the late former President of the Republic of Namibia, Dr Samuel Shafishuna Nujoma. The former President Nujoma […]
FOREIGN MINISTER LAVROV’S REMARKS ON THE G20’S OBJECTIVES IN 2025
“We commend the Republic of South Africa’s substantial preparations for the forum and the topicality of chosen thematic priorities. We are particularly impressed with the emphasis on a search for a common denominator in the interests of combining efforts to facilitate sustained growth and development. We still have a long way to go for attaining […]
FOREIGN MINISTER LAVROV’S REMARKS AT THE G20 FOREIGN MINISTERS’ MEETING
“We welcome the successful start of our South African friends’ presidency. We understand the choice of the geopolitical theme that is not quite relevant for the G20: the economy is increasingly a hostage and victim of political ambitions. The West’s attempts to contain the objective process of consolidation of new powerful centres of growth in […]
THE DWYPD WELCOMES THE AU’S ADOPTION OF CONVENTION ON ENDING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS
The Department of Women, Youth and Persons With Disabilities notes and welcomes the African Union Adoption of the AU Convention on ending violence against Women and Girls. The African Union Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (AU-CEVAWG) is a legal instrument to prevent and eliminate violence against women and girls in Africa. The […]
PRESIDENT TRUMP TRIGGERS TALKS WITH RUSSIA’S PRESIDENT PUTIN TO END UKRAINE WAR
President Donald Trump has left Washington’s European allies reeling with shock and disbelief as he moved with a turbo-charged speed to thrash out a peace deal with Russian counterpart, President Vladimir Putin. After a 90-minute phone call with President Vladimir Putin, President Trump left many of his European allies taken aback when he declared that […]
NW ANC CONDEMNS THE IRRESPONSIBLE ACTS OF A MAN WEARING PARTY REGALIA
“The African National Congress (ANC) in the North West Province unequivocally condemns the recent actions of an individual wearing party regalia who engaged in behaviour that is not only irresponsible but also detrimental to the values and principles we uphold. The ANC is founded on revolutionary discipline, honesty and loyalty to the decisions of the […]
PRESIDENT ASSENTS TO EXPROPRIATION BILL
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law the Expropriation Bill which repeals the pre-democratic Expropriation Act of 1975 and sets out how organs of State may expropriate land in the public interest for varied reasons. The Bill, which has undergone a five-year process of public consultation and parliamentary deliberation, aligns legislation on expropriation with the […]
DEPUTY PRESIDENT MASHATILE ADDRESSES THE 2025 NEDLAC LABOUR SCHOOL
“Last year in September I had the honour of attending the 29th Annual NEDLAC Summit, in a year that marked the 30th anniversary of South Africa’s democracy and NEDLAC. I am equally honoured today to have the opportunity to address the 2025 annual Organised Labour School. The Annual Labour School remains a critical platform for […]
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA LEADS DELEGATION TO THE WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM
President Cyril Ramaphosa will lead the South African delegation to the 55th World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting that will take place from 20 to 24 January 2025 in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland. The meeting, convened under the theme “Collaboration in the Intelligent Age”, will foster new partnerships and insights to shape a more sustainable, inclusive future […]
DIRCO’S MINISTER LAMOLA IN SUDAN FOR THE C5 MINISTERIAL VISIT
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, has arrived in Juba, South Sudan, leading a South African government delegation. This visit comes at a crucial time following the decision by the parties to the Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution to the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS) to extend the mandate of the […]
MINISTER OF FINANCE ADDRESSES THE PRE-WEF BRIEFING SESSION
BELOW IS THE OPENING ADDRESS BY THE MINISTER OF FINANCE, MR ENOCH GODONGWANA, AT THE PRE-WEF BREAKFAST BRIEFING SESSION Introduction “Good morning, distinguished guests, colleagues in Cabinet, and partners in business. It is a privilege to welcome you to the Pre-WEF Breakfast Briefing Session. This gathering underscores the importance of collaboration between business and government […]