South African Government Press Releases

• Published on August 21, 2025 - 20:00 GMT

  Basic Education hosts Inkosi Albert Luthuli Oral History Competition and handover donations for Eastern Cape flood victims, 21 to ...

  The Deputy Minister of Basic Education Dr Reginah Mhaule and the Eastern Cape MEC of Education Mr. Fuzile Gade will on Saturday, 23 August 2025 confer prizes for the best projects of the iNkosi Albert Luthuli Oral History competition at a special Gala …

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• Published on August 21, 2025 - 20:00 GMT

  Minister Barbara Creecy briefs on outcome of third-party slot applications process, 22 Aug

  Members of the media are invited to a press briefing where the Minister of Transport, Ms Barbara Creecy, will announce the outcome of the process to invite third-party Train Operating Companies (TOCs) onto the Transnet rail network. This follows the …

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• Published on August 21, 2025 - 10:45 GMT

  Minister Patricia de Lille dissolves SA Tourism Board

  The Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille (“the Minister”) has, in terms of section 16(3)(a) of the Tourism Act No. 3 of 2014 (“the Act”) decided to dissolve the SA Tourism Board in terms of section 16(3)(a) of the Act. Section 16(3)(a) of the Act …

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• Published on August 21, 2025 - 10:45 GMT

  President Cyril Ramaphosa: Plenary Session 2 on economy at Tokyo International Conference on African Development Summit

  Your Excellency, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, Excellencies, Heads of State and Government, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen,   It is an honour to participate in this plenary session on the economic dimension of the Africa–Japan partnership. …

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• Published on August 21, 2025 - 05:41 GMT

  Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi: VUT Women's Dialogue

  Programme Director, Ms Moreen Rathopo Mayor of Sedibeng District Municipality, Cllr Lerato Maloka Chairperson of council, Prof Radebe Vice Chancellor & Principal of VUT, Prof Khehla Ndlovu Vice Chancellor and Principal of Central University of …

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• Published on August 21, 2025 - 05:18 GMT

  Employment and Labour invites written submissions for consideration to 2026 national minimum wage adjustment

  The National Minimum Wage (NMW) Commission is inviting all interested parties or stakeholders to make written submission for possible adjustments to the NMW for 2026. The NMW Commission said it will publish its annual report and recommendations concerning …

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• Published on August 21, 2025 - 05:18 GMT

  Gauteng Provincial Legislature raises serious concerns over Merafong Municipality’s financial viability

  The Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) yesterday met with the Department of CoGTA and Merafong City Local Municipality to assess the municipality’s financial viability and service …

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• Published on August 21, 2025 - 04:31 GMT

  Deputy Minister Nonceba Mhlauli attends first District Development Model (DDM) meeting at the Frances Baard District Municipality, ...

  The Deputy Minister in The Presidency, Ms Nonceba Mhlauli, will tomorrow, Wednesday, 20 August 2025, attend the first District Development Model (DDM) meeting at the Frances Baard District Municipality in the Northern Cape, in her capacity as the National …

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• Published on August 21, 2025 - 04:31 GMT

  Deputy Minister Namane Dickson Masemola addresses 2025 Linguistics Society of South Africa (LSSA) Conference, 20 Aug

  The Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), Dr. Namane Dickson Masemola, will address the 2025 Linguistics Society of South Africa (LSSA) Conference, taking place from 19–22 August 2025. The conference, convened under the …

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• Published on August 20, 2025 - 16:14 GMT

  Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi: NPA Leadership Conference

  Programme director National Director of Public Prosecutions: Adv Shamila Batohi Judge C. Mocumie Ismael Momoniat Lt. General Mbotho Senior Managers of the NPA Ladies and Gentlemen Good morning, I am very delighted to join you this morning for this event in …

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• Published on August 20, 2025 - 16:14 GMT

  Deputy President Paul Mashatile chairs Human Resource Development Council meeting, 21 Aug

  Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus 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 …

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• Published on August 20, 2025 - 16:14 GMT

  Minister Barbara Creecy briefs media on outcome of third-party access to Transnet rail network, 22 Aug

  Members of the media are invited to a press briefing where the Minister of Transport, Ms Barbara Creecy, will announce the outcome of the process to invite third-party Train Operating Companies (TOCs) onto the Transnet rail network. This follows the …

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• Published on August 20, 2025 - 16:14 GMT

  Deputy President Paul Mashatile: Working visit to Amampondo Ase-Nyandeni Kingship

  Programme Director, Mr Zolile Williams – MEC for COGTA Chief Langa (Bakhulule) Our host, His Majesty, King Ndamase Ndamase of Amampondo Asenyandeni; Ndlovuyezwe! Queen Madosini and Members of the Royal Family Acting Premier of the Eastern Cape, Mr Zolile …

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• Published on August 20, 2025 - 16:14 GMT

  Deputy Alvin Botes: African Ambassadors Corp

  Theme: “Global Initiative to Galvanise Political Support and Commitments to International Humanitarian Law” Tuesday, 19 August 2025, Pretoria Salutations HE Ambassador Salih Omar Abdu, Dean of the Diplomatic Corps in South Africa and Ambassador of Eritrea …

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• Published on August 20, 2025 - 16:14 GMT

  Correctional Services hosts certificate ceremony for 22 young beneficiaries at King William’s Town, 21 Aug

  The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) will host a certificate ceremony on Thursday, 21 August 2025, at Mzintshane Great Place, King William’s Town, where 22 young community members will be awarded certificates after completing the New Venture …

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• Published on August 20, 2025 - 11:05 GMT

  Deputy Ministers Seiso Mohai and Steve Letsike conduct oversight monitoring visit to Mthatha, 20 Aug

  The Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Mr Seiso Mohai, together with the Deputy Minister for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Ms Mmapaseka Steve Letsike; MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional …

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• Published on August 20, 2025 - 11:05 GMT

  President Cyril Ramaphosa leads delegation to 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development Summit (TICAD9), 20 to 22 ...

  President Cyril Ramaphosa has today, 19 August 2025, arrived in Japan to lead South Africa’s High Level delegation participation to the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development Summit (TICAD9). TICAD9 Summit will convene in Yokohama from …

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• Published on August 19, 2025 - 22:42 GMT

  Deputy Minister Nomalungelo Gina hosts 20 years of exceptional South African Women in Science Awards, 21 Aug

  The Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Ms Nomalungelo Gina, will host the prestigious 2025 South African Women in Science Awards (SAWiSA) in Bloemfontein on Thursday, 21 August 2025. SAWiSA celebrates and honours the outstanding …

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• Published on August 19, 2025 - 22:41 GMT

  Minister Thembi Simelane and MEC Siboniso Duma hand over houses to 2022 flood victims, 19 to 20 Aug

  The Minister of Human Settlements Thembi Simelane, together with KZN MEC for Human Settlements and Transport Siboniso Duma, and Mayors of eThekwini, Umgungundlovu District, and uMsunduzi Municipalities, Cllr Cyril Xaba, Cllr Mzi Zuma, and Cllr Mzimkhulu …

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• Published on August 19, 2025 - 22:41 GMT

  Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa participates in 2025 Traditional Leaders Imbizo, 19 to 21 Aug

  The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), Mr. Velenkosini Hlabisa, will participate in the 2025 Traditional Leaders Imbizo hosted by the National House of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders (NHTKL) under the theme “Sourcing …

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