Author: GSMN Correspondent

SA’S WATER CRISIS: SHOPRITE AND CHECKERS STORES EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE WATER

As a water-scarce country, South Africa faces ongoing water shortages driven by shifting weather patterns, infrastructure challenges, and persistent droughts. In response, Shoprite and Checkers have stepped up to support customers by offering purified water at just R1 per litre in the majority of its supermarkets. “We are aware that our customers and communities face […]

PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA TO PARTICIPATE IN GOLDMAN SACHS 2025 SA CONFERENCE DIALOGUE

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday, 27 February 2025, participate in the Goldman Sachs 2025 South Africa Conference at the Four Seasons Westcliff Hotel in Johannesburg. The President will participate in a dialogue session moderated by Vice Chairman of Goldman Sachs, Mr Richard Gnodde. The interactive session will focus on various issues on economic growth […]

NORTH WEST PREMIER MOKGOSI’S REMARKS AT THE SONA DEBATE

Hon Speaker, allow me to take this opportunity to pass my sincere condolences to the family of Lance Bomdardier Itumeleng Macdonald Moreo of Dibate village in Mahikeng who is amongst the 14 members of the South African National Defence Force who were killed in Eastern DRC. We join the cries for many of our people […]

NORTH WEST PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT PUTS MEASURES IN PLACE TO ADDRESS SERVICE DELIVERY CHALLENGES IN MAMUSA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

In a continued effort to address service delivery challenges through the accelerated service delivery programme (ASDP), Thuntsha Lerole Phase 4 Reloaded across the province, North West provincial government EXCO led by Premier Lazarus Kagiso Mokgosi recently provided various services to residents in Mamusa Local Municipality, Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Municipality. As today’s learners are […]

PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA ADDRESSES THE SOUTH AFRICA NIGHT AT THE WEF

“It is an immense honour to welcome you to South Africa Night, a celebration of our nation’s vibrant culture and enduring spirit. This is a momentous year for South Africa. We are the first African country to assume the Presidency of the G20. Through South Africa’s G20 Presidency we will demonstrate our unwavering commitment to […]

STATEMENT BY THE DE KOCK FAMILY ON THE PASSING OF ADV RODNEY DE KOCK

“It is with great sadness, that the De Kock family announces the passing of Adv Rodney De Kock, a seasoned advocate and officer of the court, who, at the time of his departure, was the Deputy National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP). Adv De Kock was diagnosed with a particularly aggressive form of brain cancer […]

MINISTER LAMOLA’S STATEMENT ON THE C5 MINISTERIAL MEETING

“I wish to start by commiserating with the people of South Sudan on the tragic killing of young boys from South Sudan in Khartoum. We condemn this act, we are encouraged by the willingness of the Sudanese leadership to investigate this matter and take swift action. We hope this matter can be speedily resolved by […]

DEPUTY PRESIDENT MASHATILE DELIVERS PROFESSOR SIBUSISO BENGU’S EULOGY

“Today, we gather to pay tribute to a remarkable individual, Professor Sibusiso Bengu, a renowned revolutionary and intellectual of his time. As a country, we have lost a distinguished educator, diplomat, and servant of the people. Professor Bengu has played a key role in shaping education and other social policies, contributing to the transformation of […]

PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA SPEAKS DURING STATE VISIT TO ALGERIA

“Ladies and Gentlemen, we have just concluded a successful 7th session of the Bi-National Commission between the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria and the Republic of South Africa. President Tebboune and I were extremely satisfied with the detailed report that was presented on progress in the key areas of cooperation between Algeria and South Africa. […]