South African Government Press Releases

• Published on August 4, 2025 - 13:05 GMT

  Water and Sanitation conducts workshops on revised compulsory national departmental, services norms and standards, 5 Aug to 10 ...

  As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen its national frameworks and regulatory mechanisms, the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) will host workshops across the country on the revised compulsory national water and sanitation services norms and …

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• Published on August 4, 2025 - 09:00 GMT

  Presidency on engagement with US government on reciprocal tariffs

  President Cyril Ramaphosa notes with concern the reciprocal tariffs imposed by the United States on South African products. The reciprocal tariffs have been imposed by the US on a significant number of its trade partners and South Africa has not been …

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• Published on August 4, 2025 - 08:59 GMT

  Commission for Gender Equality on constitutional court judgment on public participation process for appointment of Commissioners

  The Commission for Gender Equality has noted the judgment delivered by the Constitutional Court today, 01 August 2025, in the matter of Corruption Watch vs Speaker of the National Assembly and Others.  The ruling relates to the constitutional obligations …

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• Published on August 4, 2025 - 08:59 GMT

  Deputy President Paul Mashatile embarks on a cleaning campaign in Mangaung, 5 Aug

  Deputy President Paul Mashatile will on Tuesday, 05 August 2025, visit the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality in the Free State Province as part of the Clean Cities and Towns Campaign. The Clean Cities, Towns and Villages integrated service delivery …

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• Published on August 4, 2025 - 08:59 GMT

  Ministers Parks Tau and Ronald Lamola brief media on reciprocal US tariffs, 4 Aug

  The departments of Trade, Industry and Competition, and International Relations and Cooperation would like to invite members of the media to a press briefing to be addressed by Minister Parks Tau and Minister Ronald Lamola on the reciprocal US tariffs. …

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• Published on August 4, 2025 - 08:59 GMT

  Minister Siviwe Gwarube delivers keynote address at 29th annual SAELA Education Law Conference, 4 Aug

  The Minister of Basic Education, Ms. Siviwe Gwarube, will deliver the keynote address at the 29th Annual International Education Law Conference, hosted by the South African Education Law Association (SAELA). This year’s conference is held under the themed …

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• Published on August 4, 2025 - 07:27 GMT

  South Africa must adapt quickly in a turbulent trade environment

  Dear Fellow South African,  The decision by the United States to impose a 30% tariff on South African imports highlights the urgency with which we have to adapt to increasingly turbulent headwinds in international trade. The US is South Africa’s second …

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• Published on August 2, 2025 - 01:15 GMT

  Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi: Special court seating to mark retirement of Acting Deputy Chief Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga

  Chief Justice Mandisa Maya Former President Thabo Mbeki Acting Deputy Chief Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, our celebrant Bhungane Current Justices of the Constitutional Court and former Justices of the Constitutional Court President of the Supreme Court and …

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• Published on August 1, 2025 - 18:06 GMT

  Deputy Minister Nomalungelo Gina: G20 Africa day celebration at University of Mpumalanga

  Our Minister, Prof Blade Nzimande. Acting DG, Gugu Zwane. Mpumalanga University Vice Chancellor, Prof Thoko Mayekiso. MEC for Education in Mpumalanga, Ms. Dlamini. African Union Commission Director for STI, Prof S, Madougou, All our distinguished guests in …

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• Published on August 1, 2025 - 18:06 GMT

  Trade, Industry and Competition on launch of urgent measures to support exporters impacted by U.S. tariff hike

  In a trying moment for South Africa, there still remains those who would seek to sabotage our efforts to resolve this impasse. Despite our tireless efforts, which we have, where possible, communicated consistently on, some segments of our country refuse to …

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• Published on August 1, 2025 - 18:06 GMT

  National Prosecuting Authority condemns brutal murder of public prosecutor in Gqeberha

  The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) condemns the brutal killing of one of its Regional Court prosecutors, today, 31 July 2025. Ms Tracy Brown was shot assassination-style by four armed men in front of her house in Gqeberha, in the presence of her …

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• Published on August 1, 2025 - 18:06 GMT

  Treasury on FATF Africa Joint Group on-site assessment visit of South Africa

  The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Africa Joint Group concluded an on-site assessment visit of South Africa over 29–30 July 2025 in Pretoria, completing the last step before the October 2025 FATF Plenary can consider whether to remove South Africa from …

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• Published on August 1, 2025 - 18:06 GMT

  Minister Enoch Godongwana on inflation targeting

  The Minister of Finance, Mr Enoch Godongwana, would like to provide clarity on the most recent announcement by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) that it has a preference to target inflation at 3% and that going …

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• Published on August 1, 2025 - 18:06 GMT

  Deputy Minister Mimmy Gondwe collaborates with SETAs to positively impact community colleges

  The deputy minister of higher education and training, Dr Mimmy Gondwe, led a successful Mandela Month outreach event on Wednesday 30 July 2025, at the Eastern CET College, Phakamile Community Learning Centre (CLC), in Kariega. The event marked the first …

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• Published on August 1, 2025 - 18:06 GMT

  Commission for Gender Equality on constitutional court judgment

  The Commission for Gender Equality has noted the judgment delivered by the Constitutional Court today, 01 August 2025, in the matter of Corruption Watch vs Speaker of the National Assembly and Others.  The ruling relates to the constitutional obligations …

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• Published on August 1, 2025 - 18:06 GMT

  Treasury on enhancing South Africa’s approach to disaster risk insurance

  Today National Treasury releases two documents on enhancing South Africa’s approach to disaster risk insurance by better using private sector participation: (i) a disaster risk strategy; and (ii) a survey of municipalities’ experience of managing disaster …

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• Published on August 1, 2025 - 15:03 GMT

  Minister Thembi Simelane: Inauguration of newly appointed boards and councils of entities of the department

  Programme director Deputy Minister, Ms Tandi Mahambehlala Director-General, Dr Alec Moemi Deputy Directors-General (DDGs) present Chairperson of the board(s) Chief Executive Officer(s) of the department’s entities present The staff of DHS and entities …

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• Published on August 1, 2025 - 14:55 GMT

  Eastern Cape on 7th term Executive Council meeting

  The Eastern Cape Executive Council (EXCO) held virtually its ordinary meeting of the 7th term, on 30 July 2025. A. Current Affairs 1. International Relations 1.1. Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane will in the coming weeks lead a provincial delegation to the …

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• Published on August 1, 2025 - 14:55 GMT

  Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa on review of white paper on local government

  The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Mr. Velenkosini Hlabisa, today concluded the fourth strategic CoGTA–National Business Initiative (NBI) roundtable on the review of the 1998 white paper on local government. This final …

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• Published on August 1, 2025 - 14:55 GMT

  Premier Oscar Mabuyane on processes to avert punitive US tariffs

  The Eastern Cape Provincial Government (ECPG) is cautiously optimistic that the ongoing engagement between His Excellency President Cyril Matamela Ramaphosa, and his United States of America (USA) counterpart, President Donald Trump, will lead to a …

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