July 10
South Africa: National Assembly Elects Chairpersons of Committees
The newly established committees of the National Assembly (NA) on Tuesday elected chairpersons of some of the committees. Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Congratulates New Iranian President
President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated President Masoud Pezeshkian on his election as the new President of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Read more »
South Africa: Condolences for Former Anti-Apartheid Activist Frank Van Der Horst
President Cyril Ramaphosa has offered condolences to the family of anti-apartheid activist and former President of the South African Council on Sport (SACOS) Frank van der Horst. Read more »
July 09
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Sends Condolences to Deceased SANDF Members
President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent his condolences to the families of four South African National Defence Force (SANDF) members who passed away while on duty overnight on Friday. Read more »
July 08
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Receives Congratulatory Call From President of Egypt
President Cyril Ramaphosa received a call on Sunday evening from his Egypt counterpart, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, who expressed his sincere congratulations on his new term of office. Read more »
South Africa: 100 Days of No Load Shedding No Reason to Relax - President
Even though South Africa recently reached the longest period without load shedding since 2020, there is no reason to relax, says President Cyril Ramaphosa. Read more »
South Africa: 100 Days of No Load Shedding Presents a Moment for Reflection
Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says while it is commendable that the 100 day milestone of no load shedding has been achieved in the country; it is… Read more »
July 04
South Africa: Cabinet Will Work Together to Thrash Out Policy - Ntshavheni
Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has moved to clarify that any policy or significant decision will be taken through Cabinet first before a decision on implementation… Read more »
South Africa: Lesufi Announces Gauteng Cabinet
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has announced his Cabinet that will lead the seventh administration of the provincial government. Read more »
July 03
South Africa: Solutions Sought to Tackle the Killing of KZN Amakhosi
In efforts to address the concerns about the safety of Amakhosi in the province, KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi,… Read more »
South Africa: Now the Work Begins - DP, Ministers and Deputy Ministers Sworn in
The new Deputy President, Ministers and Deputy Ministers of the seventh administration have been sworn into office in Cape Town. Read more »
July 01
South Africa: The GNU - a Government 'United in Action and Purpose'
President Cyril Ramaphosa has used his weekly newsletter as a rallying call for all South Africans to work even closer together to build a country for all. Read more »
South Africa: MPs to Undergo Induction
Following their swearing in ceremony last month, new Members of Parliament in the seventh administration are set to undergo an induction programme that will get underway tomorrow. Read more »
South Africa: Government Departments Fail to Pay Suppliers Within 30 Days
A report by National Treasury shows that in the 2023/24 financial year, national and provincial government departments have overall regressed in paying invoices to suppliers within… Read more »
South Africa: Deputy President, Ministers and Deputies to Be Sworn in
South Africa's newly announced Deputy President Paul Mashatile and the new Ministers and Deputy Ministers are expected to be sworn into office in the coming days. Read more »
South Africa: Department of Health, Trade Union Welcome Dr Aaron Motsoaledi As New Minister
The Department of Health has welcomed Dr Aaron Motsoaledi as their new Minister and his Deputy, Dr Joe Phaahla, as part of the newly established seventh democratic administration… Read more »
June 30
South Africa: Paul Mashatile Appointed As Deputy President
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Paul Mashatile as Deputy President of South Africa in the seventh administration. Read more »
South Africa: 'Unprecedented' Government of National Unity to Roll Up Its Sleeves
President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially announced his new cabinet and South Africa is now firmly into the seventh administration - led by what the President has termed an… Read more »
South Africa: Meet South Africa's New Cabinet
President Cyril Ramaphosa has today, Sunday 30 June 2024, announced the new members of the National Executive for the seventh administration, which is inclusive of all the parties… Read more »
June 28
South Africa: Governance Experts Appointed to Lead Intervention in Ethekwini
Two governance experts have been appointed to lead an intervention in the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality. Read more »
South Africa: Presidency Announces Opening of Parliament Date
President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the Opening of Parliament on 18 July 2024, the Presidency said on Friday. Read more »
June 26
South Africa: Human Capital Centres of Excellence to Benefit Disadvantaged Communities
In line with the concept of Smart Cities, the City of Durban has established a number of Human Capital Centres of Excellence (HCCoE) around areas within eThekwini Municipality,… Read more »
South Africa: SA - an Impressive Example for Democracies
As the indelible ink used to register voters in the recent general elections has almost faded from the left thumb; work to move South Africa Inc forward has been moving ahead… Read more »
South Africa: KZN Government Recommits to Rebuilding Areas Affected By Devastating Storm
Newly-inaugurated KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Thamsanqa Ntuli, has reaffirmed the provincial government's commitment to rebuilding the areas affected by the recent devastating storms… Read more »
June 25
South Africa: New KZN Finance MEC Shuts Down Treasury's Secondary Office
Newly appointed KwaZulu-Natal Finance MEC, Francois Rodgers, has started to demonstrate his commitment to ensure effective spending of the budget by closing down the office on the… Read more »