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Government welcomes ICC arrest warrants application

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Government has welcomed the decision by the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Karim Khan KC, on the application for arrest warrants that include Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and others, for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Hard work at Eskom keeps the lights on

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Minister in the Presidency for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says the current improved electricity performance in South Africa is in large part thanks to the hard work of officials at Eskom.

Babanango natural spring to benefit thousands of residents in KZN

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Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu, says the department is in the process of transforming water from the natural spring in Babanango into quality drinkable water that will benefit more than 250 000 households in Zululand and uMzinyathi District Municipalities. 

Government activities for the week 20 - 24 May 2024

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On Tuesday, 21 May, the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development will visit the Thornveld farm (portion 1 of farm Welgewagd 233 KB) located in Dwaalboom farming area near Thabazimbi, Waterberg District.

Condolences for the people of Iran following air disaster

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has, on behalf of the South African people and government, extended his condolences to the people of Iran following the death of President Ayatollah Ebrahim Raisi and well as that country’s Foreign Minister.

Overseas special votes conclude

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The Electoral Commission (IEC) has confirmed that overall, special voting abroad proceeded smoothly with no major incidents.

Government launches Child Protection Week

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The Department of Social Development has launched the annual Child Protection Week campaign saying that while has much has been achieved in protecting the rights of children, challenges remain.

Call to vote in upcoming elections

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has encouraged South Africans to cast their vote in the upcoming 2024 National and Provincial elections.

Huge turnout for SA Agulhas II tour

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Members of the public turned out in their numbers for free guided tours of South Africa’s polar research and supply vessel – the SA Agulhas II, during an open day in Gqeberha.

Communities warned against vandalising election posters

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The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) has cautioned communities against vandalising, defacing and removing posters of political parties ahead of the 2024 National and Provincial Elections.

NATJOINTS to ensure peaceful elections

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The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) has assured South Africans that a conducive environment for a peaceful election has been prepared.