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SASSA warns against non-compliance with review process

Monday, July 14, 2025

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has warned that failure to comply with the current review process may result in the suspension, and possible permanent lapsing of their grants.

G20's ability to respond to multilateral tests critical

Monday, July 14, 2025

The G20 countries’ ability to respond collectively to mounting challenges facing the multilateral system will determine both the speed of global recovery and the future of sustainable development.

Environment Deputy Minister urges G20 leaders to prioritise climate action

Monday, July 14, 2025

Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Narend Singh, has urgently called for global leaders to address climate action and provide the necessary support for mitigation and adaptation.

Singh was speaking during the second Group of 20 (G20) Environment and Sustainability Working Group (ECSWG) meeting at the Kruger National Park in Mpumalanga, on Monday. 

No grant payments suspended amid review process

Monday, July 14, 2025

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has reassured beneficiaries of social grants that no payments have been suspended or halted due to the ongoing social grant review process.

Parliamentary committees welcome inquiry into Mkhwanazi allegations

Monday, July 14, 2025

The chairpersons of Parliament’s Justice and Police committees have welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement of a judicial commission of inquiry to probe allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.

Condolences on passing of former Nigeria President Buhari

Monday, July 14, 2025

President Cyril Ramaphosa has offered his condolences to the government and nation of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, following the passing of the West African nation’s former President Muhammadu Buhari.

Mkhwanazi allegations: What the judicial commission of inquiry will probe

Sunday, July 13, 2025

President Cyril Ramaphosa has outlined the scope of a judicial commission of inquiry that will focus on investigating “allegations relating to the infiltration of law enforcement, intelligence and associated institutions within the criminal justice system by criminal syndicates”.