MINISTER NZIMANDE ESTABLISHES WORKING GROUP ON SCIENCE, TECH AND INNOVATION FUNDING
The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof. Blade Nzimande has noted with concern the recent announcement by the United States government to terminate research funding support for key biomedical, health and related collaborative programmes involving US and South African-based institutions and scientists. Minister Nzimande noted that “the abrupt withdrawal of funding will not only […]
PRESIDENT ZELENSKY’S REMARKS ON HIS STATE VISIT TO SA
“Today it is an honour for me to be on my first visit to your country, and even more so on the eve of Freedom Day. This is a holiday that reflects the main values of your people and connects us with you. Our desire for freedom, our desire for independence, for equality and respect […]
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA INITIATES CONSULTATION FOR APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY CHIEF JUSTICE
President Cyril Ramaphosa has initiated consultation with the Judicial Service Commission and leaders of political parties represented in the National Assembly on the appointment of a Deputy Chief Justice. Section 174(3) of the Constitution provides that the President as head of the national executive, after consulting the Judicial Service Commission and the leaders of parties […]
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA TO UNDERTAKE WORKING VISIT TO THE KINGDOM OF LESOTHO
President Cyril Ramaphosa will, on Wednesday 23 April 2025, undertake a Working Visit to Maseru, Lesotho, to Co-Chair the Second Session of the Bi-National Commission (BNC) between the Republic of South Africa and the Kingdom of Lesotho, with His Excellency Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Lesotho. This South Africa–Lesotho Bi-National Commission […]
SACP WELCOMES CONSTITUTIONAL COURT’S JUDGMENT UPHOLDING WORKERS’ RIGHT TO FREEDOM OF POLITICAL ASSOCIATION
The South African Communist Party (SACP) welcomes the Constitutional Court’s judgment upholding the Labour Court’s ruling that the blanket ban of municipal workers from holding political office in a political party, whether in a permanent, temporary or acting capacity, is unconstitutional and violates workers’ constitutional freedom to exercise their political rights. In its ruling, the […]
NORNICKEL PRESENTS PALLADIUM TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY FOR SA PGM INDUSTRY
Nornickel has unveiled its strategy for the development of palladium-based technologies at the PGMs Industry Day, an international conference held in South Africa. The company’s experts shared insights into new technological developments that have the potential to redefine the use of platinum group metals (PGMs) extracted on the African continent, particularly in the fields of […]
ALBINISM BODY TO TAKE LEGAL ACTION AGAINST ANC’S BOY MAMABOLO
The National Albinism Task Force (NATF) has condemned Boy Mamabolo’s utterances on social media platforms X and Facebook about the late Matthews Malebana, who is a person with Albinism. Malebana passed away on 30 March 2025, and immediately after a poster of Malebana’s passing was posted on Social Media, Mamabolo went onto social media hurling […]
SOUTH AFRICAN TOURISM PRESSES PLAY ON NEW GLOBAL BRAND CAMPAIGN ‘SOUTH AFRICA AWAITS – COME FIND YOUR JOY!’
A Bold and Immersive Global Brand Campaign Brings South Africa’s Vibrant Spirit to the World Today marks the official launch of South African Tourism’s latest global brand campaign, ‘South Africa Awaits — Come Find Your Joy!’— a celebration of the country’s boundless energy, rich culture, and extraordinary experiences. This dynamic campaign invites travellers to rediscover […]
DEPUTY PRESIDENT MASHATILE SPEAKS ON HUMAN RIGHTS DAY
“Today is Human Rights Day, commemorating the 1960 Sharpeville Massacre, in which apartheid police killed 69 peaceful protesters protesting apartheid-era laws, as well as honouring the struggle for freedom and democracy. Sixty-five years have passed since that day when the world bore witness to the brutality of the Apartheid government in confronting those who sought […]
ANNUAL REMEMBRANCE OF HOW RUSSIANS HELPED BOERS IN THE ANGLO-BOER WAR
On 14 March 2025, Ambassador-designate of the Russian Federation to South Africa H.E. Mr. Roman Ambarov participated in annual commemorative events in Utrecht, KwaZulu-Natal, to honour the memory of Russian volunteers who took part in the Second Anglo-Boer War. Rector of St. Sergius Orthodox Church in Midrand, Daniil Lugovoy served a lity for those who […]