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Presidency rejects claims South Africa is isolated from Africa

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

The Presidency has dismissed what it describes as a sustained misinformation campaign aimed at portraying South Africa as isolated from the rest of the African continent following recent anti-illegal migration protests.

Nelson Mandela ensured every South African had dignity and hope

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Deputy Minister in the Presidency Nonceba Mhlauli says the life of Nelson Mandela was about purpose, it was about ensuring that every South African, regardless of race, gender or background, had the opportunity to live with dignity and hope.

Government urges united African response to illegal migration - Magwenya

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

The South African government has reiterated that illegal migration is a shared continental challenge requiring cooperation rather than confrontation, while rejecting claims that the country is becoming isolated in Africa over its handling of migration and its foreign policy positions.

Pule urges South Africans to break silence on GBVF

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Social Development Minister Dina Pule has called on South Africans to speak out against Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) and not wait to report abuse before it escalates into tragedy.

UN meeting to review progress on New Urban Agenda

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Countries will take stock of progress and share experiences on sustainable urban development when they gather for the High-Level Meeting of the United Nations General Assembly on the Midterm Review of the New Urban Agenda (NUA) on Thursday and Friday.

Rand Water, Eskom embark on Phase 2 planned infrastructure maintenance

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Rand Water and Eskom will proceed with the second phase of planned infrastructure maintenance this weekend, with reduced pumping capacity expected to cause low water pressure and intermittent water supply in parts of Gauteng, Mpumalanga and North West.

Gauteng government embarks on Izimbizo Wednesdays

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

The Gauteng Provincial Government is embarking on a coordinated programme of community engagements led by Members of the Executive Council (MECs), dubbed #ImbizoWednesdays, across all regions of province.