Government welcomes S&P’s decision to upgrade South Africa’s foreign currency long-term sovereign credit rating to 'BB' from 'BB-' and local currency long-term sovereign credit rating to 'BB+' from 'BB'. The outlook …
Western Cape Minister of Economic Development and Tourism, Ivan Meyer, recently addressed the South African Association of Freight Forwarders (SAAFF), highlighting the critical role of logistics in driving economic growth and job creation. “Logistics is …
South Africa will host the G20 Social Summit from 18 to 20 November 2025 at the Birchwood Hotel and OR Tambo Conference Centre in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng Province. Under the overarching theme “Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability,” South Africa’s G20 …
In a drive to promote the Free State as an inland destination of choice, DESTEA will host the Free State Camp-out experience and 4X4 Eco Challenge from 21 to 23 November 2025 at Tussen Die Reviere Nature Reserve near Bethulie. These excursions are …
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Tuesday, 18 November 2025, attend the official opening ceremony of the Platreef Mine in Mokopane, Limpopo Province. This landmark event represents a significant B20 success story, showcasing tangible foreign direct …
The Deputy Minister in The Presidency, Nonceba Mhlauli, will participate in a Fireside Chat on Human Capital Development: Investing in Skills Development at the official launch of the South Africa Business Initiative for Impact (SABII). The event, hosted …
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, will brief the media on South Africa’s state of readiness to host the historic G20 Leaders’ Summit, which is scheduled to take place from 22 to 23 November 2025, at the Johannesburg …
The Minister of Transport, Ms Barbara Creecy, and Deputy Minister, Mr Mkhuleko Hlengwa have expressed serious concern with the persistent rise in the number of road fatalities due to crashes involving public transport modes. Their concerns were raised in …
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep sadness at the passing of educator, diplomat and business leader Dr Franklin Sonn who contributed significantly to different sectors of society and the economy. Dr Sonn, an Esteemed Member of the National …
The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Mr Velenkosini Hlabisa, issued a call for people to heed the level 9 weather warning from the South African Weather Service (SAWS). The Minister has urged the National Disaster …
The Department of Tourism (DT), in collaboration with the Airports Company South Africa (ACSA), South African Tourism (SA Tourism), the Gauteng Tourism Authority (GTA), and the Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA), will launch a Smart Tourism …
The Presidency invites members of the media to the Swearing-in Ceremony on Monday, 17 November 2025, of the newly appointed members of the National Executive. President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Mr Willem Abraham Stephanus Aucamp as Minister of …
The Minister of Public Works & Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, will embark on a number of high-impact service delivery engagements the week ahead, including an oversight of the historic Ohlange Institute, a Welisizwe Rural Bridge handover in the …
The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport is calling on e-hailing app providers working with e-hailing operators in the province to legally register. This is in line with Section 66(A) of the National Land Transport Amendment Act, 2009 (Act No. 5 of …
The Department of Water and Sanitation issues a stern warning to members of the public to refrain from water courses like rivers, streams and dams during the continuous heavy rains, particularly in Gauteng and Mpumalanga provinces, and other parts of the …
The Gauteng Department of Education vehemently refutes and rejects the misleading and sensationalist article published online by Sunday World on Wednesday, 12 November 2025, with the headline “Matric exams at risk amid alleged Gauteng school security …
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education strongly condemns the alarming and disruptive ‘pens down’ activities that often follow the conclusion of the matric examinations. These gatherings, which sometimes involve public drinking, vandalism, and …
The Minister of Public Works & Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, together with Members of the Executive Council responsible for public works from provinces, has adopted the 2025 National Construction Summit Declaration — a unified commitment to …
The Gauteng Department of Education welcomes the recent High Court judgment in the matter involving the Pretoria High School for Girls School Governing Body. We are pleased that the Court has clarified the situation, allowing everyone to move forward and …
Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, Sello Seitlholo said the handing over of Ventilated Improved Pit latrines to the community of Ga-Mathabatha Village in Lebowakgomo, Limpopo, is an indication of government’s commitment to adhere to the country’s …
