Press Releases on January 14, 2026

Paul Whitten Named to Nashville 40 Under 40 by Nashville Business Journal

Veteran entrepreneur and founder of Nashville Adventures recognized for leadership, community impact, and responsible tourism NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, January 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Paul Whitten, founder of Nashville Adventures, has …

Minister Nomakhosazana Meth concludes four-day Taking Services to the People campaign in North West

The Minister of Employment and Labour, Nomakhosazana Meth, today, 09 January 2026, concluded a four-day “Taking Services to the People” campaign by re-launching the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) mobile offices at Letlhabile Township in the North West …

Minister Gayton McKenzie on Venice Biennale decision

As the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, I have noted misinformation, misdirection and insult in public statements and media reports surrounding my decision to cancel the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture’s (DSAC’s) working agreement with Art …

Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni on images on her X account

The Minister in The Presidency, Ms Khumbudzo Ntshavheni condemns attempts to vilify her image. The photoshopping of her X account with vulgar images and misinformation is not only distasteful but shameful as well. In a country that is battling with a …

Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport on unroadworthy scholar transport vehicles

The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport (GDRT) has issued a stern warning to scholar transport operators as schools reopen next week: unroadworthy vehicles and those operating without valid permits will be impounded immediately. MEC for Roads and …

Premier Oscar Mabuyane on 2025 matric results in the Eastern Cape

Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane, has welcomed the release of the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination results, which indicate a slight decline in the overall provincial pass rate compared to the previous academic year. The province has …

Western Cape Education on 2025 matric pass rate

The Western Cape Class of 2025 has delivered the highest matric pass rate and bachelors pass rate ever for our province! The matric pass rate increased from last year’s record-breaking 86.6% to 88.2%, which is the highest pass rate our province has …

President Cyril Ramaphosa arrives in United Arab Emirates for an official visit

President Cyril Ramaphosa has this morning, 12 January 2026, arrived in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the invitation of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, to participate in the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ASDW). …

Minister Blade Nzimande on the passing of Professor Roseanne Diab

The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof. Blade Nzimande is deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Professor Roseanne Diab. She was one of South Africa’s most distinguished scientists and served our country in a number of capacities. …

Human Settlements on misleading statement about travel expenditure

The Ministry of Human Settlements notes the media statement issued by the Action SA that the Ministry of Human Settlements has spent R32.98 million on travelling abroad. Firstly, all the incurred expenditure has been in line with the prescripts of cost …

Premier Lazarus Kagiso Mokgosi on passing of Bishop Daniel Matebesi of Independent Congregational Church of Southern Africa

Premier of the North West Province, Lazarus Kagiso Mokgosi, who has learnt with deep sadness about the passing of Bishop Daniel Matebesi of the Independent Congregational Church of Southern Africa (ICCSA), says he was a devoted servant of God and a …

MEC David Maynier hails Silikamva High School’s 100% matric pass rate

Silikamva High School make history with 100% matric pass rate! This morning we celebrated the release of the Class of 2025’s individual results at Silikamva High School in Hout Bay, and the school’s record-breaking results this year. Silikamva is a …

Western Cape Mobility records reduction in weekly road fatalities

As the Western Cape ushers in the new year, the province has recorded a notable reduction in weekly road fatalities compared to the previous week. For the period 5 to 11 January 2026, the Western Cape Mobility Department recorded a total of 11 fatal …

Premier Lazarus Kagiso Mokgosi congratulates North West matric class of 2025 for their outstanding performance

Premier of the North West Province, Lazarus Kagiso Mokgosi, has congratulated the North West Matric Class of 2025 on achieving an overall pass rate of 88.49%, thus earning the province a commendable fourth position nationally. Premier Mokgosi who was …

Public Works and Infrastructure on Public Protector clearing Minister Macpherson of EFF complaint

The Minister of Public Works & Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, has welcomed the findings of Public Protector Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka, which have cleared him of all allegations arising from a complaint lodged by the EFF with the Public Protector in …

Deputy President Paul Mashatile congratulates the Class of 2025

The Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, Paul Mashatile, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Matric Class of 2025 following the release of the National Senior Certificate results. The Deputy President commends the matriculants …

Treasury on removal of South Africa from European Union list of high-risk third country jurisdictions

National Treasury welcomes the removal of South Africa from the European Union’s list of “High-Risk Third Country Jurisdictions” (EU List). This follows the delisting of South Africa from the FATF’s greylist (“list of countries under increased monitoring”) …

Treasury on investor engagements close-out period

The National Treasury hereby announces that no investor meetings or media interviews will be conducted during the close-out period, in line with the National Treasury’s investor engagement strategy. The close-out period will commence on Monday, 26 January …

Pittsburgh Resident Pleads Guilty to Distribution and Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material

Repeat offender sentenced to 60 months for illegal reentry

A 42-year-old Mexican man has been sentenced for illegally reentering the United States