South Africa

Intensified efforts to control and eradicate foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) are paying off, said Agriculture Minister, John Steenhuisen.

To address the urgent issues of poverty and unemployment, Deputy President Paul Mashatile has announced that government has implemented a series of comprehensive strategies, aimed at uplifting vulnerable communities nationwide.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed a proclamation for the establishment of a judicial commission of inquiry to determine whether attempts were made to prevent the investigation and prosecution of apartheid-era crimes.

Cabinet has approved the National Labour Migration Policy (NLMP) White Paper 2025 for implementation, marking a significant step in regulating the movement and employment of foreign nationals in South Africa.

The South African Reserve Bank's (SARB) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to reduce the repo rate by 25 basis points, with effect from 30 May.

Cabinet has approved the Employment Services Amendment Bill for submission to Parliament, at its meeting held in Cape Town on Wednesday.

South Africa is encountering significant challenges that demand an immediate national dialogue.

Cabinet has affirmed its support for the 2025 National Budget tabled by the Minister of Finance on Wednesday, 21 May 2025, which details key spending priorities over the next three years within the country’s fiscal envelope.

Cabinet has welcomed the successful conclusion of the Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South Africa (SIDSSA) 2025, held in Cape Town, from 26 to 27 May 2025.

Cabinet has welcomed the reset of strategic relationships between South Africa (SA) and the United States (US) during President Cyril Ramaphosa’s working visit to the United States of America.

Cabinet has welcomed the launch of Operation New Broom, the latest technology-driven initiative by the Department of Home Affairs to combat illegal immigration.

Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, announced that South Africa is commemorating one year since the National and Provincial Elections in 2024, which resulted in no political party winning an outright majority.

Government has welcomed the judgement handed down by Judge Nathan Erasmus in the Western Cape High Court where Kelly Smith, Jacquen Appollis and Steveno van Rhyn were sentenced to life imprisonment for human trafficking with an additional 10 years for kidnapping.

The upcoming Group of 20 (G20) Leaders’ Summit, scheduled for November 2025 at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg, holds significant historical importance.

The Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, has extended his congratulations to three newly appointed Deputy Directors-General (DDGs) at National Treasury.