May 21
South Africa: President Ramaphosa, EU Council President Hold Bilateral Call
President Cyril Ramaphosa has held a bilateral telephone conversation with the President of the European Council, Charles Michel. Read more »
South Africa: Govt Welcomes ICC Arrest Warrants Application
Government has welcomed the decision by the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Karim Kahn KC, on the application for arrest warrants that include Israeli Prime… Read more »
May 20
South Africa: Pandor Mourns Iran's Foreign Minister After Helicopter Crash
International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, has offered her condolences to the government and people of Iran following the passing of Foreign Minister… Read more »
South Africa: Hard Work At Eskom Keeps the Lights On
Minister in the Presidency for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says the current improved electricity performance in South Africa is in large part thanks to the hard work of… Read more »
South Africa: KZN Govt Sends Condolences to Families of Ballito Wall Collapse
The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government has sent condolences to the families of four construction workers who died during the tragic Ballito wall collapse on Saturday. Read more »
South Africa: Condolences for the People of Iran Following Air Disaster
President Cyril Ramaphosa has, on behalf of the South African people and government, extended his condolences to the people of Iran following the death of President Ayatollah… Read more »
May 17
South Africa: Safeguarding the Future
As the country celebrates 30 years of freedom and democracy, the Department of Social Development will launch the country's Child Protection Week on Sunday, 19 May 2024. Read more »
South Africa: Voting Outside South Africa Begins
Today is the first of two days South African citizens abroad can cast their vote in the National and Provincial Elections 2024. Read more »
May 16
South Africa: Government Commits to Support Families of Collapsed George Building
President Cyril Ramaphosa has assured the families of the deceased and injured workers who were trapped inside the collapsed building in George, that government will do everything… Read more »
South Africa: Special Votes to Take Place On 27 and 28 May
Electoral Commission (IEC) Chief Electoral Officer, Sy Mamabolo, has reminded the electorate that special votes will take place on 27 and 28 May, ahead of the main voting day on 29… Read more »
May 15
South Africa: IEC Ready for Voting Outside the Country
The Electoral Commission (IEC) has outlined the process for voting outside the country, allaying the fears of those who are unfamiliar with the procedures for voting in an overseas… Read more »
South Africa: Govt Supports Caster Semenya in Legal Battle
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) has expressed that it stands in solidarity, with unwavering commitment, to seek justice for Caster Mokgadi Semenya as she is back… Read more »
South Africa: 400 Junior Border Guards to Be Deployed to Country's Ports of Entry
The Border Management Authority (BMA) will on Thursday host a pass out parade for 400 new recruits who have completed their training at the South African Police Training College in… Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Signs NHI Bill Into Law
President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasised the importance of the National Health Insurance (NHI) in providing equal access to healthcare services and addressing inequalities. Read more »
May 14
South Africa: Inquests Re-Opened Into Luthuli, Mxenge and Mantyi Apartheid Era Deaths
Inquests into the deaths of prominent anti-apartheid activists Chief Albert Luthuli and Mlungisi Griffiths Mxenge and civic leader Booi Mantyi have been re-opened by Minister of… Read more »
May 15
South Africa: Guidance Note Aims to Protect Personal Information of Voters
The Information Regulator (South Africa) has launched a guidance note to guide how political parties and independent candidates use the personal information of voters for… Read more »
South Africa: Mashamba Traditional Council Set to Benefit From 71.92 Hectare Plantation
Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) Makhotso Sotyu has handed over the management of the Mabama plantation to the beneficiary communities of Mashamba… Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Visit George Building Disaster Site
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to visit the site of the collapsed George building in the Western Cape on Thursday. Read more »
May 14
South Africa: 30 Years of Democracy - the Electrification of South African Households
Despite a myriad of challenges - both present and past - along the way, the South African government through Eskom and municipalities has made great strides towards achieving… Read more »
May 08
South Africa: Delivering Free and Fair Elections
With 30 years of experience in running elections in the country, the Electoral Commission (IEC) has earned itself an impressive track-record and reputation for ensuring that this… Read more »
May 07
South Africa: Burning of SA Flag Is Unacceptable - President Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned the burning of the South African flag in a political advert saying it is "treasonous". Read more »
South Africa: Mobile Home Affairs Offices to Bring Convenience for Mokopane Residents
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday unveiled 100 Department of Home Affairs (DHA) mobile offices in Mokopane, Limpopo. Read more »
May 01
South Africa: All Systems Go for Registered Voters to Cast Ballots Abroad
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) says it is confident that all systems are in place for the shipment of voting materials to enable South African… Read more »
April 30
South Africa: Govt Creates Better Life During 30 Years of Democracy
Over the past 30 years government has empowered its citizens by implementing programmes aimed at improving their lives for the better. Read more »
April 16
South Africa: Update On Presidential Ethekwini Working Group
The Presidency has provided an update on the work of the Presidential eThekwini Working Group. Read more »