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President Cyril Ramaphosa announces changes to National Executive
South African Government
President Cyril Ramaphosa will be making changes to the national executive following consultation with the leadership of the Democratic Alliance as a member of the Government of National Unity (GNU). These changes will affect the Ministries of...
Minister Blade Nzimande formally announces the inaugural edition of National Science Month.
South African Government
Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande, formally announced the inaugural edition of National Science Month (NSM), marking a historic milestone for South Africa’s public science system.
President Cyril Ramaphosa officiate Google Cloud Summit and investment announcement, 1 july
South African Government
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Wednesday, 01 July 2026, officiate the first Google Cloud Summit in Africa at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg.
President Cyril Ramaphosa officiates Google Cloud Summit and investment announcement, 1 Jul
South African Government
President Cyril Ramaphosa will, on Wednesday, 1 July 2026, officiate the first Google Cloud Summit in Africa at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg.
Minister Parks Tau on signing of MOUs with standards regulators as critical milestone in China-SA Zero Tariff Trade Agreement
South African Government
The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Parks Tau, says the signing of Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) dealing with regulatory compliance and standards is about improving the quality of trade, thus strengthening economic ties between...
Minister Dean Macpherson launches national framework to address construction safety crisis, 3 Jul
South African Government
The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Mr Dean Macpherson, will on Friday, 3 July 2026, deliver the keynote address and launch the National Built Environment and Construction Safety Framework at the 2nd Public Works and Infrastructure...
Minister Dean Macpherson delivers the keynote address and launch the National Built Environment and Construction Safety Framework, 03 July
South African Government
The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Mr Dean Macpherson, will on Friday, 03 July 2026, deliver the keynote address and launch the National Built Environment and Construction Safety Framework at the 2nd Public Works and Infrastructure...
Minister Jomo Sibiya: NUM Central Committee 2026
South African Government
Address by Deputy Minister of Employment and Labour, Mr Jomo Sibiya, at the NUM Central Committee 2026 Chairperson of the session, Comrade Olehile Kgware; President of the National Union of Mineworkers, Comrade Manzaba Phillip Vilakazi; Deputy...
Minister John Steenhuisen: Keynote address at the South African Bee Industry Organisation
South African Government
SABIO BEECON 2026 Theme: Pollinators for Food Security, Economic Growth and Rural Transformation Programme Director, Chairperson of the South African Bee Industry Organisation, Ms Tumi Mobu, Honourable MEC Madoda Sambatha, Director-General, Mr...
President Cyril Ramaphosa: Opening remarks at the Extraordinary SADC Summit
South African Government
Your Excellency President Emmerson Mnangagwa, President of Zimbabwe and Outgoing Chairperson of SADC; Your Excellency President Hakainde Hichilema, President of the Republic of Zambia and Interim Incoming Chairperson of SADC; Your Excellency...
President Cyril Ramaphosa: Closing Remarks at the Extraordinary SADC Summit
South African Government
Your Excellencies, Heads of State and Government; Honourable Ministers; Ladies and gentlemen; We have reached the conclusion of an important session of our organisation.
Minister Blade Nzimande: Formal announcement of the inaugural edition of National Science Month
South African Government
Statement by the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof Blade Nzimande, on the occasion of the formal announcement of the inaugural edition of National Science Month Programme Director, Mr Veli Mbele; Deputy Minister of Science,...
Minister Gwede Mantashe announces adjustment of fuel prices effective from 1 July 2026
South African Government
The Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources has announced the adjustment of fuel prices based on current local and international factors, with effect from 1 July 2026. South Africa’s fuel prices are adjusted monthly, informed by international...
Parliament honours Bafana’s representative role in South Africa’s success story
South African Government
The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture, Mr Joe McGluwa, has noted South Africa’s football team’s elimination from the World Cup in a match played against Canada in the United States on Sunday.
Minister John Steenhuisen: SABIO BEECON 2026
South African Government
Theme: Pollinators for food security, economic growth and rural transformation Programme Director; Chairperson of the South African Bee Industry Organisation, Ms Tumi Mobu; Honourable MEC Madoda Sambatha; Director-General, Mr Mooketsa Ramasodi;...
Minister Stella Tembisa Ndabeni: Youth Day commemoration and launch of the Peo Pele Youth Fund
South African Government
Keynote address by the Minister of Small Business Development, Ms Stella Tembisa Ndabeni, at the Youth Day commemoration and launch of the Peo Pele Youth Fund Programme Director; Premier of the Free State, Ms MaQueen Joyce Letsoha-Mathae; MEC for...
Minister Stella Tembisa Ndabeni: Youth Empowerment Session
South African Government
Keynote address by the Minister of Small Business Development, Ms Stella Tembisa Ndabeni, at the Youth Empowerment Session Programme Director; The Premier of the Free State; The Executive Mayor of Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality; Members of the...
Minister Gayton McKenzie pays tribute to Bafana Bafana after historic World Cup campaign.
South African Government
It is with enormous pride and a heart full of gratitude that I congratulate Bafana Bafana on completing what has been the most extraordinary chapter in the history of South African football.
Deputy Minister Steve Letsike calls for Ubuntu and the rule of law to protect vulnerable persons across the Republic.
South African Government
The Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Ms Mmapaseka Steve Letsike, MP, calls on all South Africans and immigrants to reject violence, intimidation, xenophobia, online incitement and all forms of...
Deputy President Paul Mashatile delivers keynote address at Chery International Factory Acquisition Celebration in Tshwane, 3 Jul
South African Government
Deputy President Paul Mashatile will, on Friday, 3 July 2026, deliver a keynote address at the Chery International Factory Acquisition Celebration in Tshwane, Gauteng Province.
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