South African Government Press Releases

• Published on August 18, 2025 - 21:52 GMT

  Gauteng Provincial Legislature welcomes abandonment of bail application in Eldorado Park child murder and abuse case

  The Portfolio Committee on Community Safety in the Gauteng Provincial Legislature notes the decision by the two accused in the Eldorado Park case, facing charges of murder, rape, and child abuse of a 4-year-old child, to abandon their bail application at …

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• Published on August 18, 2025 - 21:52 GMT

  North West Provincial Legislature on NTI’s legal appeals affecting bus workers

  The North West Provincial Legislature Portfolio Committee on Community Safety and Transport Management chaired by Hon. Freddy Sonakile would like to express its deep concern and outrage following reports that 14 employees of North West Transport …

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• Published on August 18, 2025 - 21:52 GMT

  President Cyril Ramaphosa receives briefing from President Vladimir 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 …

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• Published on August 18, 2025 - 21:52 GMT

  North West Government on initiation awareness to curb emergence of illegal initiation schools

  Mahikeng: The National Oversight Coordinating Committee and the Provincial Initiation Coordinating Committee (PICC) will roll out an awareness campaign on the provisions of the Customary Initiation Act (CIA) on 21 August 2025 at Bahurutshe ba ga Moiloa …

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• Published on August 18, 2025 - 21:23 GMT

  North West Provincial Legislature meets EDECT over 2025/26 First Quarterly Performance Report, 19 Aug

  The North West Provincial Legislature Portfolio Committee on Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism chaired by Hon. Mpho Khunou will hold an oversight meeting with the Department of Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and …

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• Published on August 18, 2025 - 21:23 GMT

  North West Provincial Legislature meets Community Safety and Transport over 2025/26 First Quarter Performance Report, 19 Aug

  The North West Provincial Legislature Portfolio Committee on Community Safety and Transport Management chaired by Hon. Freddy Sonakile will hold an oversight meeting with the Department of Community Safety and Transport Management over the 2025/26 First …

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• Published on August 18, 2025 - 15:08 GMT

  Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi conducts visit to Randburg Magistrates Court as part of Access to Justice Week, 18 Aug

  The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, will conduct a spot visit to the Randburg Magistrates Court on Monday, 18 August 2025, as part of the Access to Justice Week programme. Access to Justice Week is a Social Justice …

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• Published on August 18, 2025 - 15:08 GMT

  Employment and Labour on QLFS survey revisions amidst escalating unemployment

  The Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) acknowledges the release of the latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) for the second quarter of 2025, which reveals critical trends in South Africa's labour market. According to the QLFS, the official …

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• Published on August 18, 2025 - 15:08 GMT

  MEC Kedibone Diale-Tlabela engages with Maponya Mall management and law enforcement officials, 18 Aug

  Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, will tomorrow,18 August 2025 meet with Maponya Mall management and law enforcement officials in Soweto. The visit is part of MEC’s ongoing engagements with various stakeholders to bring stability …

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• Published on August 18, 2025 - 15:08 GMT

  Employment and Labour on Compensation Fund payment fraud

  Minister of Employment and Labour, Nomakhosazana Meth, has noted the conviction of six individuals who pleaded guilty to orchestrating a fraudulent scheme to siphon Compensation Fund monies into their personal bank accounts through fictitious medical …

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• Published on August 18, 2025 - 15:08 GMT

  Minister Dean Macpherson releases findings of investigation into allegations of EPWP funds abuse at Matjhabeng Municipality

  The Minister of Public Works & Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, has released the findings of the Department’s investigation into allegations that the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) in the Matjhabeng Local Municipality was to fund inflated …

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• Published on August 18, 2025 - 15:08 GMT

  Minister Blade Nzimande delivers keynote address at 3rd International Conference on Earth and Environmental Sciences in Durban, 18 ...

  The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof. Blade Nzimande, will deliver the keynote address at the 3rd International Conference on Earth and Environmental Sciences at the Durban International Convention Centre. The 3rd International …

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• Published on August 18, 2025 - 15:08 GMT

  President Cyril Ramaphosa: 45th Ordinary Summit of SADC Vote of Thanks on behalf of Heads of State and Government

  Your Majesty - King Mswati III, Your Excellency, President Andry Rajoelina, President of the Republic of Madagascar and Chairperson of SADC, Your Excellency, President Dr Lazarous Chakwera of the Republic of Malawi and the Chairperson of the SADC Organ on …

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• Published on August 18, 2025 - 15:08 GMT

  Minister Siviwe Gwarube and MEC David Maynier address Western Cape G20 Provincial Indaba, 18 Aug

  Basic Education Minister Ms Siviwe Gwarube and Western Cape Education MEC (Provincial Education Minister), Mr David Maynier will tomorrow Monday 18 August host the Western Cape G20 Provincial Education Indaba. This flagship event is held under the themes ’ …

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  Deputy President Paul Mashatile undertakes working visit to the Amampondo Kingdom, 19 Aug

  Deputy President Paul Mashatile will on Tuesday, 19 August 2025, undertake a working visit to the Amampondo Kingdom, at Enyandeni Royal Palace, Libode, Nyandeni Local Municipality, in the OR Tambo District, Eastern Cape Province. The visit by Deputy …

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• Published on August 18, 2025 - 15:07 GMT

  Water and Sanitation on more than $10 billion raised during the Water Investment Summit 

  Water and Sanitation Minister, Pemmy Majodina has expressed her satisfaction on the commitments made following a three-day inaugural African Union-Africa Water Investment Programme (AIP) Water Investment Summit which was opened by President Cyril Ramaphosa …

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• Published on August 18, 2025 - 15:07 GMT

  Water and Sanitation and AWSISA sign landmark agreement to advance water security and sanitation

  On the sidelines of the AU-AIP Africa Water Investment Summit, Minister of Water and Sanitation Pemmy Majodina and AWSISA Chairperson Ramateu Monyokollo signed a groundbreaking Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC), marking the beginning of a collaborative …

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• Published on August 18, 2025 - 11:47 GMT

  Let the dialogue begin. Let all voices be heard.

  Dear Fellow South African, The first National Convention of the much-anticipated National Dialogue concluded on Saturday afternoon with a resounding call for the conversation among South Africans to begin. The convention, which was attended by just over 1, …

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• Published on August 18, 2025 - 11:38 GMT

  Deputy Minister Cassel Mathale: Passing Out Parade

  Thank you Programme Director, The Deputy National Commissioner: Policing, Lt Gen TC Mosikili, The Free State Provincial Commissioner, Lt Gen BB Motswenyane; All Divisional Commissioners present; All Generals, Brigadiers and Senior Officers present; The …

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• Published on August 18, 2025 - 11:38 GMT

  Minister Firoz Cachalia: Passing Out Parade in Bhisho, Eastern Cape

  Introduction and acknowledgements Let me acknowledge: The National Commissioner of Police, General SF Masemola, Divisional Commissioner for Human Resource Management, Lt General Nkhuoa, Divisional Commissioner for Human Resource Development, Lt General (Dr …

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