South Africa

Kazan, Russia: President Cyril Ramaphosa has hailed the BRICS bloc of countries as a beacon of hope for countries in the global South.

With climate-driven events such as droughts and floods disrupting agricultural production across the continent, and leading to increasing food insecurity, government has called on the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to act now against climate change.

The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities has urged communities to report cases of abuse of women, youth and people with disabilities to their nearest police stations.

Acting President Paul Mashatile has declared a Special Official Funeral Category 2 to honour former Minister of Labour and High Commissioner to Canada, Membathisi Mphumzi Shepherd Mdladlana.

Russian President Vladimir Putin says there are “promising spheres of cooperation” for Russia and South Africa to expand their trade relations.

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) welcomes the arrest and court appearance of former Transnet Group Capital (TGC) Chief Executive Officer Herbert Msagala.

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has commended law enforcement’s swift response to an armed robbery at a jewellery shop at Clearwater Mall, in Roodepoort.

Kazan, Russia: President Cyril Ramaphosa has on Tuesday afternoon held a bilateral meeting with his Russian counterpart, President Vladimir Putin.

Eastern Cape disaster teams continue to monitor areas that experience frequent flooding, and are ready to initiate evacuation procedures if required.

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister, Velenkosini Hlabisa, has underscored the importance of local government functioning optimally and efficiently, as this has a ripple effect on the outcomes of the entire country.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Kazan in the Russian Federation to lead South Africa’s participation in the XVI BRICS Summit.

Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe has sent well wishes to the beneficiaries of social grants who will be writing their National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations.

The National Treasury has sought to clarify the details of the Gold and Foreign Exchange Contingency Reserve Account's (GFECRA) new settlement agreement.

Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Mmapaseka Steve Letsike, has emphasised the need for targeted interventions that integrate prevention, care, and treatment of mental health challenges, particularly for the youth.

On Monday, 21 October, the Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela met with the department’s professional service providers and contractors to discuss issues relating to incomplete and delayed road infrastructure projects in the province.