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C20 initiative makes progress ahead of G20 Summit

Monday, July 7, 2025

Chairperson of the Civil 20 (C20) Thulani Tshefuta says from December 2024 to date, they have managed to register more than 1 900 organisations that participate in C20 structures and processes.

Home Affairs makes progress on identity verification service 

Monday, July 7, 2025

The Department of Home Affairs’ new identity verification service that enables government users and private sector clients to verify information against the National Population Register (NPR) is making progress since its rollout earlier this month.

Celebrating 70 years of the Freedom Charter 

Monday, July 7, 2025

In June this year, South Africa marked 70 years since the adoption of the Freedom Charter on 26 June 1955 by the Congress of the people. On that day, brave patriots assembled in a multiracial convention in Kliptown and adopted a document that remains the cornerstone to the founding of our Constitution and democracy.

Cellphones confiscated in Correctional Centre raid

Monday, July 7, 2025

Following intelligence indicating that a group of inmates at Baviaanspoort Correctional Centre were in possession of mobile phones and actively scamming members of the public, the National Commissioner of Correctional Services, Makgothi Samuel Thobakgale, led a specialised team in a targeted operation.

Medupi’s Unit 4 returned to service

Monday, July 7, 2025

Eskom has announced that Unit 4 of the Medupi Power Station has been successfully returned to service, adding 800MW to the national grid.

Traditional leaders pay tribute to late former Deputy President Mabuza

Monday, July 7, 2025

The National House of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders (NHTKL) has joined the nation in mourning former Deputy President David Mabuza.

“On behalf of the collective institution of traditional and Khoi-San leadership, the House expresses its deep sorrow at the loss of former Deputy President Mabuza, who passed away following a short illness.

“We extend our heartfelt condolences to Mrs Mabuza, the children, and the people of Mpumalanga during this time of grief,” said a statement issued by the NKTKL chairperson, Kgosi Thabo Seatlholo. 

BRICS urged to lead global governance reform

Monday, July 7, 2025

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has challenged BRICS nations to take the lead in reshaping international governance to reflect the world’s new multipolar reality.