South African Government Press Releases

Minister Barbara Creecy and Deputy Minister Mkhuleko Hlengwa launch October Transport Month at roundtable discussion focusing on ...

Members of the media are invited to participate in a roundtable discussion focusing on the transport economy, organized by the National Department of Transport in collaboration with the National Press Club. The October Transport Month (OTM) campaign will …

Media accreditation for Special Official Funeral of Ambassador Nathi Mthethwa

The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) invite members of the media who wish to cover the Special Official Funeral of the Late South Africa’s Ambassador to the Republic of France, Nathi Mthethwa to apply for media accreditation. …

Minister Gwede Mantashe visits Kinetiko Gas Project in Mpumalanga, 10 Oct

The Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Mr Gwede Mantashe, will visit the Kinetiko Gas Project in Amersfoort, Mpumalanga, on 10 October 2025, as part of his ongoing efforts to advance South Africa’s petroleum sector and monitor progress in onshore …

Deputy Minister David Mahlobo hosts 2025 Water and Sanitation Education Programme Awards Ceremony, 10 Oct

Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, Mr David Mahlobo, will host the Award Ceremony for the Water and Sanitation Education Programme (WSEP) 2025 at ANEW Hotel in Benoni, Gauteng, on 10 October 2025. WSEP is the department’s school-based education …

Higher Education and Training conducts oversight visit to Ingwe TVET College, 10 Oct

The Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Mimmy Gondwe, along with the Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, Hon. Sello Seitlholo, will lead a joint oversight visit to Ingwe TVET College, Mount Frere Campus in the Eastern Cape on Friday, …

Higher Education and Training conducts oversight visit to Ingwe TVET College, 10 Oct

The Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Mimmy Gondwe, along with the Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, Hon. Sello Seitlholo, will lead a joint oversight visit to Ingwe TVET College, Mount Frere Campus in the Eastern Cape on Friday, …

Deputy Minister David Mahlobo commends public-private partnerships addressing water and sanitation challenges in Mpumalanga

Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, Mr David Mahlobo has reiterated the importance of public private partnerships in resolving long standing water and sanitation challenges in the Mpumalanga province.  He said this when he officially opened a two-day …

Deputy President Paul Mashatile arrives in Juba on a working visit

Deputy President Paul Mashatile, in his capacity as Special Envoy to South Sudan, has today, Wednesday, 8 October 2025, arrived in Juba, South Sudan to hold consultations with various stakeholders on the implementation of the Revitalised Agreement on the …

Gauteng Roads and Transport launches Modderfontein Road (K155) upgrade project, 9 Oct

Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, will on Thursday, 09 October 2025, preside over a sod-turning event for the Modderfontein Road (K155) upgrade project between the R25 and Pretoria Road in Ekurhuleni. The project entails …

Deputy Minister Njabulo Nzuza: 76th Executive Committee of the United Nations High Commissioner’s Programme

South Africa’s statement at the 76th Executive Committee of the United Nations High Commissioner’s Programme (EXCOM) delivered by the Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Mr. Njabulo Nzuza, Geneva, Switzerland Thank You Chairperson, Honorable High Commissioner …

Gauteng Roads and Transport on sinkhole detected along Hendrik Potgieter Drive

The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport wishes to inform motorists of a developing sinkhole on the shoulder of Hendrik Potgieter Drive (M47), adjacent to Hillfox Value Centre, between Albert Street and Rhinoceros Road, in the southbound direction …

Parliament invitates nominations and applications to serve on National Council on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (NCGBVF)

The Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities invites members of the public from civil society and private sector to apply and organisations/individuals to nominate suitable candidates for appointment to serve on the National …

MEC Tertuis Simmers opens dual carriageway upgrade project on Baden Powell Drive

October Transport Month: Minister Simmers opens dual carriageway upgrade project on Baden Powell Drive The Western Cape Department of Infrastructure (DOI) is pleased to announce that a major R331 million contract to upgrade a 4.7km stretch of Baden Powell …

Gauteng Provincial Legislature hosts 2025 Gauteng Ethics Summit, 9 to 10 Oct

The Gauteng Provincial Legislature (GPL), under the leadership of the Acting Speaker, Honourable Vuyo Mhlakaza-Manamela, will from 9–10 October host the 2025 Gauteng Ethics Summit, a landmark engagement aimed at fostering meaningful dialogue and …

President Cyril Ramaphosa arrives in Ireland for Official Visit

His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa has this morning, Wednesday, 8 October 2025, arrived in Dublin, Ireland for an official visit aimed at advancing trade relations between South Africa and Ireland. President Ramaphosa will today hold official talks …

Minister Steve Letsike: International Day of Sign Languages

Thank you, Programme Director, Mr Julius Dantile Our Hosts, the Board and EXCO Team of the Pan South Africa Langauge Board under the leadership of the Board Chair, Prof Lolie Makhubu- Badenhorst Leaders and members of the Deaf community, Representatives of …

Minister John Steenhuisen: ANCA Summit

Distinguished guests, Esteemed investors, Innovators, Friends of the bioeconomy, Ladies and gentlemen, Earlier this year, at the gathering of agricultural ministers in Berlin, I shared South Africa’s vision for its G20 Presidency. This vision did not start …

President Cyril Ramaphosa names panel for the selection of National Director of Public Prosecutions

President Cyril Ramaphosa has established a panel for the selection of the next National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) who will be identified through an open and transparent process that reflects the importance of this vital position in our …

Transport hosts roundtable discussion on the transport economy, 9 Oct

National Treasury invites bids for service providers to support distribution of RSA Retail Bonds, 10 Oct

The National Treasury has issued Tender NT006-2025, inviting qualified and experienced service providers to submit proposals to distribute, administer, and manage the RSA Retail Savings Bonds Programme. This initiative forms part of the National Treasury’s …