South Africa: SA and U.S. to Continue With Engagement Following Fruitful Discussions

Washington D.C., United States - President Cyril Ramaphosa has described his bilateral meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump as "robust and fruitful", signalling a new chapter… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa Submits Revised Trade and Investment Proposal to U.S.

Washington, D.C. - South Africa has submitted a revised framework proposal to the United States, focusing on expanding trade and investment relations between the two countries. Read more »

South Africa: Continued AGOA Participation Aimed At Collective African Prosperity

Washington D.C., United States - President Cyril Ramaphosa has reiterated South Africa's commitment to fostering inclusive prosperity through its continued participation in the… Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Rejects White Genocide Claims At Oval Office Meeting

Washington D.C., United States - President Cyril Ramaphosa has firmly rejected claims of a white genocide in South Africa, reaffirming the nation's democratic principles that… Read more »

South Africa: All Eyes On President Ramaphosa As Washington Visit Puts SA-U.S. Relations in Focus

Washington D.C., United States - All eyes are on President Ramaphosa today as he meets with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House for a high-level engagement set to… Read more »

South Africa: Godongwana Relays Government Spending Plans for the Medium Term

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has told Parliament that addressing spending pressures to restore "critical frontline services and invest in infrastructure" is key to improving… Read more »

South Africa: Hlabisa Calls for Vigilance Amid Increased Fire Risks, Cold Fronts

The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa, has urged the public to remain vigilant in light of recent fire tragedies and the… Read more »

South Africa: Government Launches SA Tech Challenge With R1 Million Grand Prize

The inaugural South African Tech Challenge 2025 has been launched to identify and promote the most impactful and scalable small, micro, and medium-sized enterprises (SMMEs) within… Read more »

South Africa: Minister of Finance to Deliver Budget 3.0

Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, will this afternoon, return to Parliament to re-table the 2025 Budget Review. Read more »

South Africa: President's Visit a Crucial Cog to Resetting SA-U.S. Relations

International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola has emphasised the significance of President Cyril Ramaphosa's visit to the United States of America (USA), saying it… Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Hopeful for Positive Outcome for SA

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed optimism about his upcoming engagement with U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday, signalling South Africa's firm intent to secure a… Read more »

South Africa: Working Group to Assess Impact of U.S. Fund Withdrawal

Science, Technology and Innovation Minister, Professor Blade Nzimande has announced the 12 members of the Working Group on Science, Technology, and Innovation Funding (STI-WG). Read more »

South Africa: Mashatile Engages With SA and French Businesses in Roundtable Dialogue

Deputy President Shipokosa Paul Mashatile has engaged with South African and French businesses during a Roundtable Breakfast Dialogue hosted by MEDEF International in Paris. Read more »

South Africa: Home Affairs Extends Operating Hours

Home Affairs offices have extended their operating hours in May due to the uptake of Smart ID cards by naturalised citizens and permanent residents from visa exempt countries. Read more »

South Africa: Condolences for Family of MP Mnganga-Gcabashe

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has expressed condolences to the family of Member of Parliament, Lungi Mnganga-Gcabashe, who passed away on Saturday. Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa's U.S. Visit to Bolster Strategic, Mutually Beneficial SA-U.S Ties

Washington, D.C., United States - President Cyril Ramaphosa's visit to Washington, D.C. is a significant and positive step in strengthening the strategic and mutually beneficial… Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Arrives in Washington to Reset SA-U.S Relations

Washington, D.C., United States - President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Washington DC for a high-level Working Visit aimed at resetting and revitalising bilateral relations… Read more »

South Africa: Akani Simbine Continues With Winning Streak

South African sprinter, Akani Simbine, continued his dominance in the United States when he surged to victory in the 100m at the Atlanta City Games, stopping the clock in 9.86… Read more »

South Africa: Pretoria High Court Officials Placed On Precautionary Suspension

Three officials from the Pretoria High Court have been placed on precautionary suspension following allegations of fraud and corruption. Read more »

South Africa: Minister Lamola Arrives in France

International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola has arrived in France to co-chair the Ninth Forum for Political Dialogue alongside the Minister for Europe and… Read more »

South Africa: Struggle Icon, Duma Nokwe, Awarded Honorary Title of Senior Counsel

President Cyril Ramaphosa has posthumously awarded struggle veteran human rights lawyer, Advocate Dumalisile (Duma) Philemon Pearce Nokwe, the honorary title of Senior Counsel (SC… Read more »

South Africa: Respect the Rights and Humanity of LGBTQI+ Community

Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Mapaseka Steve Letsike, has called on South Africans to "resist hate" and show respect to Lesbian,… Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Undertake Working Visit to the U.S.

President Cyril Ramaphosa will undertake a working visit to the United States of America from 19 to 22 May 2025, the Presidency has announced. Read more »

South Africa: Decision to Confer Refugee Status to 49 Afrikaners Misinformed - Cabinet

Cabinet says the decision by the United States to confer refugee status to a group of Afrikaner South Africans is misinformed, as they do not fit the definition of refugees as set… Read more »

South Africa: Motsoaledi - SA's HIV Programme 'Not Collapsing' Following U.S. Aid Cuts

Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has refuted claims that the country's HIV/AIDS programme is collapsing, following the withdrawal of the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS… Read more »