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Presidential Golf Challenge proceeds to boost education

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Proceeds from this year’s Presidential Golf Challenge will support 622 adopted schools and contribute to improving education infrastructure, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Friday, as he teed off at the annual fundraising event.

SONA 2026 in Numbers

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At the State of the Nation Address (SONA) delivered on 12 February 2026 at Cape Town City Hall, President Cyril Ramaphosa set out an ambitious programme for economic growth, job creation, infrastructure investment and reform.

Reflections on South Africa’s Constitution 

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Thirty years ago, South Africa adopted its Constitution, a historic milestone that entrenched democracy, equality and human rights, including landmark rulings on the abolition of the death penalty.

Gauteng welcomes deployment of SANDF to province 

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Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has welcomed the deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers to the province to support police in the fight against criminality, especially illegal mining.

SANDF ready for deployment to tackle gang violence, illegal mining

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Deputy Defence Minister, General Bantu Holomisa, says the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) is ready to deploy troops in support of the South African Police Service (SAPS), following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s directive to strengthen the fight against gang violence and illegal mining in Gauteng and the Western Cape.

Ntshavheni welcomes key government interventions

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Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, has welcomed the interventions announced in the State of the Nation Address (SONA) to deal with critical challenges facing South Africans - key of which include economic growth, job creation, water security and support for small businesses.

Government united behind 2026 SONA priorities

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Members of Parliament have welcomed the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA), expressing unified support for government’s commitment to tackling critical challenges affecting the country, including crime, foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), transport bottlenecks and water infrastructure constraints.

Measures to protect SA’s borders

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Government has announced additional measures to strengthen South Africa’s borders to curb illegal immigration and to protect the country’s security, stability and economic progress.

South Africa charts path of unity, growth and reform

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on South Africans to draw on the country’s deepest values and collective strength as it confronts challenges including crime and a worsening water crisis, declaring that the nation will stand firm both at home and on the global stage.