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Ports of entry remain incident-free ahead of G20 Summit

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With one day to go before the commencement of the G20 Leaders’ Summit, operations across all designated ports of entry remained stable and incident-free over the past 24 hours, said the Border Management Authority (BMA).

Government welcomes interest rate cut

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Government has welcomed the South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) decision to cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.75%, with the prime lending rate now at 10.25%.

Hlabisa hands over Emfuleni sewer upgrade 

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The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa, has handed over a sewer infrastructure project that will help residents of Emfuleni in Gauteng.

President notes US “change of mind” on G20 Summit

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President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa has received notice from the United States indicating a possible change of approach regarding its participation in the G20 Leaders’ Summit, describing the development as a “very positive” sign.

President Ramaphosa, EU leaders reaffirm the deepening of partnerships

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President Cyril Ramaphosa, together with President of the European Council António Costa and President of the European Commission Dr Ursula von der Leyen, have reaffirmed the deepening of the South Africa–European Union partnership at a trilateral meeting held ahead of the G20 Leaders' Summit. 

G20 Social Summit a historic path of no return

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Brazil’s Minister of Human Rights, Macaé Evaristo, has heralded South Africa’s embrace and expansion of the Brazilian-initiated G20 Social Summit aimed at placing human dignity and civil society at the heart of the world’s most powerful economic forum.

G20 Social Summit declaration presented to President Ramaphosa

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In symbolic finale to the G20 Social Summit, a collective declaration representing the voices of workers, civil society, youth, women, persons with disabilities, and vulnerable communities across the globe, was formally handed over to President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Repo rate reduced to 6.75%

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The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to reduce the policy rate by 25 basis points, to 6.75%, with effect from 20 November 2025.