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President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed South Africa’s commitment to multilateralism, peace, and justice during his address at an Extraordinary BRICS Leaders’ Meeting, held virtually to address escalating global tensions and humanitarian concerns. Speaking alongside fellow BRICS leaders, President Ramaphosa stressed the urgent need for coordinated international responses to ongoing conflicts, particularly the crisis in the Middle East. He called for…
A fresh wind is blowing across South Africa’s political and socio-economic landscape one that signals not just reflection, but an intention to reset the national trajectory. At the heart of this shift lies the newly launched National Dialogue, a people-centred initiative that may well become a cornerstone of South Africa’s future governance model. Announced formally during the 30th Annual National…
The Minister of Tourism has in terms of section 16 (3) of the Tourism Act No. 3 of 2014, on good cause shown, arrived at a decision to dissolve the South African Tourism Board and appoint the listed persons, to manage the affairs of the South African Tourism Board until the appointment of the new Board is completed: 1. Dr. Mzamo Masito…
The Gauteng MEC for Health and Wellness, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko, has congratulated the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa (CMSA) on its platinum anniversary as the organisation marks seven decades of its existence. Speaking at the second day of CMSA 70th Anniversary Conference held at the University of Pretoria’s Future Africa Campus, Nkomo-Ralehoko commended the organisation CMSA for 70 years of…
In preparation for the first National Convention of the National Dialogue process, President Cyril Ramaphosa met on Thursday 7 August 2025 with representatives of the interim Preparatory Task Team (PTT), which has been given the responsibility of organising the convention and preparing for the public dialogues that will take place thereafter. At the meeting, the representatives reported to the President…
Gauteng MEC for Education Matome Chiloane, is pleased to announce that over 600 000 successful applications were recorded during 2026 Online Admissions application period for Grade 1 and Grade 8. This remarkable milestone was reached on Tuesday, 5 August 2025, under two weeks since the system opened for applications on 24 July 2025. As of 14h00 on Tuesday afternoon, the…
Following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement in June 2025, South Africa will convene the First National Convention which begins a process of hosting a countrywide, people-led National Dialogue process. The Convention will take place from 15 to 17 August 2025 at the ZK Matthews Hall, University of South Africa (UNISA), Pretoria. This historic gathering brings together representatives of all sectors of…
As part of efforts to promote healthy lifestyles and mobilise communities to engage in physical exercise, the Gauteng MEC for Health and Wellness, Nomantu Nkomo‑Ralehoko joined thousands of participants at the annual 702 Walk the Talk in Pretoria. The MEC led over 190 officials from the Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH) who took part in one of three walking routes:…
Public Works & Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has expressed deep concern following reports that politically connected individuals in Matjhabeng Local Municipality are receiving inflated salaries through the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP). The Minister has instructed the Department to immediately halt all EPWP transfers to the municipality pending a full investigation into the reported abuse. He said the allegations reinforce…
The Minister of Water and Sanitation, Ms Pemmy Majodina concluded her working visit to Zimbabwe to attend and participate at the 43rd Southern African Development Community (SADC) Joint Meeting of Committee of Ministers responsible for Energy and Water in Harare. Minister Majodina attended the joint meeting together with Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa whose portfolio is part…