South Africa

The office of the Judge President of KwaZulu-Natal has sent its condolences to the families of two retired judges who passed away recently.

Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Barbara Creecy has published a notification in the Government Gazette on the revised Biodiversity Management Plan for Black and White Rhino in South Africa.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged all political parties to put their differences aside and work together, as South Africans, through the ballot, have spoken and made clear their needs for the seventh administration.

19 June 2024 is by no means an ordinary day in the collective landscape of South Africa. With President Cyril Ramaphosa having taken his Oath of Office, marking the start of the seventh administration, the country is now firmly in the fold of the creation of a Government of National Unity.

“In the presence of everyone assembled here, and in full realisation of the high calling I assume as President of the Republic of South Africa, I, Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, swear that I will be faithful to the Republic of South Africa and will obey, observe, uphold and maintain the Constitution and all other law of the Republic."

Rand Water is expected to embark on extensive infrastructure maintenance from this Saturday, lasting until the end of July.

International and local guests who have travelled far and wide for the Presidential inauguration have started to fill the Union Buildings Nelson Mandela Amphitheatre to witness President-elect Cyril Ramaphosa take the oath of office. 

The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) says it is satisfied that all security measures that have been put in place ahead of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s inauguration ceremony are sufficient and adequate.

Gender activist, Dr Lesley Ann Foster, has expressed hope that the government of national unity will provide an opportunity for political parties to collaborate in addressing South Africa’s unemployment, slow economic growth and inequalities.

Excitement at the Union Buildings in Pretoria is palpable as packed buses have started dropping off guests and members of the public who will witness the inauguration of President-elect Cyril Ramaphosa later this morning.

​​​​​​​Government has invested a cumulative total of R69 billion in public transport, which was spent towards infrastructure and operations in an effort to enhance accessibility to public transport and mobility.

​​​​​​​The Presidency has reminded members of the public that Wednesday, 19 June - the day of the Presidential Inauguration - is a normal working day.

The final touches have been made and the day has arrived for President-elect Cyril Ramaphosa to take the Oath of Office at the seat of government – the Union Buildings – this morning.

Dignitaries from across the world – including current and former Heads of State and Governments – are expected to attend the inauguration ceremony of President-elect Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday.

​​​​​​​As government continues to celebrate 30 Years of Freedom and Democracy, citizens will be provided with an opportunity to engage government on service delivery through various activations that will be held throughout the country.