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Lesotho to receive security support

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The SADC Double Troika Summit of Heads of State and Government has approved the deployment of a contingent force comprising of military, security, intelligence and civilian personnel who are expected to support the government of Lesotho.

President Zuma to attend UNGA

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President Jacob Zuma will next week lead a South African delegation to the General Debate of the 72nd Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 72).

NDP: Let's make it work

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South Africans must join hands to ensure the National Development Plan (NDP) succeeds for a prosperous joint future.

SA to participate in UN Broadband Commission

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Telecommunications and Postal Services Minister, Dr Siyabonga Cwele, is leading the South African delegation to the 2017 United Nations’ Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development meeting, which will take place in New York this weekend.

Minister Dlamini outlines progress in social grants

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Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini says government is committed to ensuring the payment of social grants beyond March 2018 when the contract of the current payment service provider comes to an end.

Celebrate your heritage this month

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South Africans from all walks of life should continue to observe and enjoy this year’s Heritage Month, which coincides with the centenary birth of OR Tambo.

Eskom suspends E Cape power cuts

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Eskom has suspended its scheduled electricity interruptions to three Eastern Cape municipalities after agreements were reached.

SA rallies behind Rugby World Cup bid

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As the date approaches for the country’s first presentation in a bid to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup, Cabinet has called on South Africans to support efforts to secure the bid.

Cabinet welcomes SA’s economic recovery

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Cabinet has welcomed the positive Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of 2.5% in the second quarter of 2017 saying it is cautiously optimistic of South Africa’s economic recovery.