SACP’S CONDOLENCES TO FAMILY OF MOSIUOA ‘TERROR’ LEKOTA
The South African Communist Party (SACP) conveys its message of condolences to the family of Mosiuoa Patrick Lekota, the founding member and president of the Congress of the People (COPE) political party. The SACP also conveys its condolences to his party as well as the people of South Africa for the loss. Affectionately known as […]
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA’S EULOGY AT FUNERAL OF HOSI PHYLIA N’WAMITWA II
“It is with great sorrow that we today bid farewell to a leader, a pioneer and a great daughter of the soil, Hosi Dr Phylia Tinyiko N’wamitwa II. The VaTsonga nation has lost a mother. Those who have experienced the pain of losing a mother will attest that it is one of the deepest wounds. […]
SERVICE DELIVERY CAMPAIGN TO LAUNCH IN EASTERN CAPE THIS WEEK
Employment and Labour Minister, Nomakhosazana Meth will on Monday , 16 February, lead a service delivery campaign in Addo, Sundays River Valley Municipality, Eastern Cape. The initiative which seeks to bring critical services closer to communities will be offering a basket of services entailing processing of Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) applications, claims assessment, and resolving UIF inquiries, processing […]
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA’S REMARKS ON REPORT OF THE PEACE AND SECURITY COUNCIL (PSC) OF THE AU
“South Africa appreciates the report on the state of peace and security on our continent, and remains concerned about worsening conditions of conflict, war and instability on our continent. South Africa reaffirms its unwavering commitment to the vision of a peaceful, prosperous and integrated Africa as articulated in agenda 2063. As we meet here, a […]
PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHOSA DELIVERS THE 2026 STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS
“Seventy years ago, thousands of women of all races marched to the Union Buildings, their hearts beating with a common purpose. Armed with extraordinary cunning and resolve, these women braved police checkpoints and harassment. In a voice loud and clear, they said: “We shall not rest until we have won for our children their fundamental […]
CALLS FOR JOURNALISTS TO ENTER THE 2026 SADC MEDIA AWARDS
All South African journalists and/or media are invited to submit their entries for the 2026 SADC Media Awards competition. The SADC Media Awards competition is open only to journalists from the SADC Member States of Africa. Entries are open in four categories: Photo Journalism, Print Journalism, Television Journalism, and Radio Journalism. Established in 1996, the […]
DEPUTY PRESIDENT MASHATILE TO ADDRESS THE SAYEC 4TH MINING INDABA BUSINESS DIALOGUE
Deputy President Paul Mashatile will on Wednesday, 11 February 2026, attend and deliver a keynote address at the SAYEC 4th Annual Mining Indaba Business Dialogue under the theme: “Unlocking South Africa’s Critical Minerals Advantage: Driving Investment and Value Addition for a Competitive Future”. The Mining Indaba Business Dialogue is SAYEC’s flagship convening platform and forms […]
GWEDE MANTASHE’S REMARKS AT THE MINING NDABA
“This year’s Indaba convenes at a moment of profound global uncertainty. We are witnessing heightened geopolitical tensions, driven largely by the competition of some developed economies seeking greater control over the natural resources of developing nations. This dynamic represents a serious threat to the sovereignty of resource-endowed countries, the majority of which are here on […]
POLITICAL PARTY CANDIDATES MUNICIPAL BY-ELECTIONS ON 11 FEBRUARY 2026
Nine candidates from seven political parties will contest by-elections set to take place in KwaZulu Natal and the Western Cape on 11 February 2026. The nominated candidates are as follows: KWAZULU NATAL WESTERN CAPE For more information, contact IEC Spokesperson Kate Bapela on 082 600 6386 or email: spokesperson@elections.org.za [IEC WatsApp Line: 0600 88 0000]
PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHOSA TO JOIN YOUTH ROUNDTABLE AHEAD OF 2026 SONA
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Tuesday, 10 February 2026, engage in a youth roundtable as part of a series of ongoing consultations with stakeholders ahead of the 2026 State of the Nation Address. The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA), an agency of the Ministry in the Presidency, is hosting the Presidential Youth Roundtable engagement at […]