Press Releases

South African Government

President Cyril Ramaphosa will tomorrow, Saturday, 18 July 2026, officiate the launch of the National Water Access Acceleration Programme to mark Mandela Day in Hammanskraal, Gauteng.

South African Government

Programme Directors, Minister Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi and Deputy Minister Jomo Sibiya; Premier of KwaZulu-Natal, Honourable Thami Ntuli; Honourable Minister and Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation; Members of the Executive Council; Mayors and...

South African Government

Deputy President Mashatile to officiate the launch of the unserved communities water access acceleration programme on Mandela day in KwaZulu-Natal As the Chairperson of the Water Task Team, Deputy President Paul Mashatile, will on Saturday, 18...

The White House

In a powerful primetime address, President Donald J. Trump released newly declassified documents that reveal foreign election interference, serious vulnerabilities in U.S. election infrastructure, and deliberate efforts by intelligence officials...

South African Government

President Cyril Ramaphosa opening remarks at the Fourth Session of The South Africa–Namibia Bi-National Commission, OR Tambo Building, Tshwane, 17 July 2026 Your Excellency and Dear Sister, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Ministers and Deputy...

South African Government

Members of the media are invited to attend a media briefing by the newly appointed Minister of Social Development, Ms Dina Pule, who will outline her vision and priorities for strengthening South Africa's social development sector.

South African Government

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Sunday, 19 July 2026, participate in the Mandela Day Walk and Run 2026 at the DP World Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg.

South African Government

Programme Director, KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs, Reverend Musa Zondi, President and CEO of Toyota South Africa Motors, Mr Andrew Kirby, Representatives of business, Representatives of organised...

U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary

WASHINGTON – Witnesses at today’s Senate Judiciary Committee hearing praised Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s credentials and urged his confirmation as U.S. Attorney General.

South African Government

Minister Macpherson and Mayor Pappas to lead Mandela Day activities in Umngeni, Kwazulu-Natal The Minister of Public Works & Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, and the Mayor of uMngeni Local Municipality, Christopher Pappas, will, on Friday, 17...

South African Government

Address by the Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, His Excellency Mr Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile, on the occasion of the Second International Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Conference, Durban ICC, Kwazulu-Natal Province, 17 July 2026...

South African Government

Speech by the Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Ms Bernice Swarts, Celebrating Nelson Mandela International Day 2026, “Planting Hope, Growing Resilience: 67 Minutes for People, Nature and Climate Action”, Theme: “It’s...

South African Government

The Chairperson of the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) Board, Dr David Masondo, held an extensive Town Hall meeting with employees on Thursday, 16th July. The Chairperson chose to prioritise robust, open engagement with staff rather than...

MFA

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia Marko Đurić began his visit to Washington by attending the Ministerial Conference on the Resurgence of Political Terrorism, hosted by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. "A historic summit...

Taiwan President News

TAIWAN, July 16 - President Lai confers decoration on French Office in Taipei Director Franck Paris On the morning of July 15, President Lai Ching-te conferred the Order of Brilliant Star with Grand Cordon on French Office in Taipei Director...

South African Government

Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa to unveil Solar Mircogrid at Mafikeng Provincial Hospital This Saturday, 18 July 2026, the Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa will hand over a Solar Microgrid...

South African Government

Minister Chikunga appoints Dr Praveena Sukhraj-Ely as Acting Director-General of The Department Of Women, Youth And Persons With Disabilities The Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Hon. Sindisiwe Lydia...

South African Government

President Ramaphosa to co-chair 4th South Africa- Namibia Binational Commission President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Friday, 17 July 2026, co-chair the fourth Session of the South Africa – Namibia Binational Commission (BNC) with Her Excellency...

South African Government

Minister Stella Ndabeni to hand over business equipment to MSMEs in commemoration of Mandela Day As part of the 2026 Mandela Day commemorations, the Minister of Small Business Development, Ms Stella Ndabeni, will officially hand over productive...

South African Government

Minister Nzimande kicks off official visit to the People’s Republic of China The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof.Blade Nzimande, kicked off his official visit to the People’s Republic of China (PRC) on Tuesday, 15 July, with a...