MAPISA-NQAKULA’S CORRUPTION CASE SET FOR TRIAL
The Gauteng Division of the High Court; Pretoria, postponed the corruption case against Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula to 20 July 2026 for trial. She has indicated through her new attorney that she will not pursue filing representations with the office of the NDPP, and that she is ready to proceed with trial. Mapisa-Nqakula is facing 12 counts […]
SPEECH BY PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA TO THE SWITZERLAND HOUSE PARLIAMENT
“It is a great honour for me to speak here at the esteemed Parliament of the Swiss Confederation. Yours is a country that is admired around the world for its democracy, prosperity and commitment to peace. On behalf of the people and Government of South Africa, I convey my deep appreciation for the kind invitation, […]
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA MEETS WITH USA HOUSE REP. GREGORY MEEKS
His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa holds a meeting with USA House Representative, Mr Gregory Meeks ahead of the High-Level Segment of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) in New York, United States of America. The engagement provides an opportunity for the advancement of U.S.–South Africa congressional dialogue and strengthening of bilateral […]
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA WISHES JEWISH COMMUNITY SHANAH TOVA
President Cyril Ramaphosa offers his warm compliments to South Africa’s Jewish community for the celebration of Rosh Hashanah (New Year). President Ramaphosa said: “I wish our Jewish community Shanah Tova as you spend this time in prayer for forgiveness and in celebration of a fresh start in all areas of life. “We are blessed as […]
DEPUTY PRESIDENT MASHATILE TO CONVENE THE HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL MEETING
Deputy President Paul Mashatile, in his capacity as Chairperson of the Human Resource Development Council (HRDC), will on Thursday, 21 August 2025, convene and chair the meeting of the HRDC scheduled to take place at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg, Gauteng Province. The HRDC is a multi-stakeholder advisory body comprising of government, business, labour, […]
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA RECEIVES BRIEFING FROM PRESIDENT PUTIN
President Cyril Ramaphosa has today, 18 August 2025, received a briefing from President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation, on the outcome of the meeting with President Donald Trump, that was recently held in Anchorage, Alaska in the United States of America. President Putin expressed satisfaction with the manner in which his talks with President […]
STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENCY ON PREPARATIONS FOR THE NATIONAL CONVENTION
In preparation for the first National Convention of the National Dialogue process, President Cyril Ramaphosa met on Thursday 7 August 2025 with representatives of the interim Preparatory Task Team (PTT), which has been given the responsibility of organising the convention and preparing for the public dialogues that will take place thereafter. At the meeting, the […]
R149 MILLION IMPACT: MARIKANA JOBS PROGRAMME OFFERS BLUEPRINT FOR UNEMPLOYMENT CRISIS
In the heart of Marikana, a bold pilot programme is delivering more than short-term jobs — it is restoring dignity, rebuilding purpose, and reigniting hope. The Social Employment Fund (SEF) programme, led by the Mineworkers Development Agency (MDA) in partnership with the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), has created over 1,275 temporary work opportunities in three […]
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA REMOVES DR NKABANE AND APPOINTS NEW MINISTER AND DEPUTY MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
President Cyril Ramaphosa has removed Dr Nobuhle Nkabane from the role of Minister and Higher Education and Training and has in terms of Section 91 (2) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa appointed Mr. Buti Kgwaridi Manamela, Minister of Higher Education and Training. Mr. Manamela was until this appointment serving as Deputy […]
MAMA ABIGAIL KUBEKA TO BE HONOURED IN STAR-STUDDED VAN TOEKA AF TRIBUTE CONCERT
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, under the banner of the Van Toeka Af Living Legends Recognition Series, will host a powerful tribute concert in honour of Mama Abigail Kubeka, celebrating her 68 years of excellence in the South African music, arts, and cultural industry. Taking place on Friday, 5 July 2025 at 18:00 […]