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President Ramaphosa, Zelenskyy discuss Russia-Ukraine peace process

Saturday, August 9, 2025

President Cyril Ramaphosa has received a briefing from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on a peace process between Russia and Ukraine.

During a telephone discussion on Friday afternoon, President Zelenskyy expressed his appreciation for South Africa's continued support in finding a peaceful resolution to the conflict.

He reaffirmed Ukraine’s commitment to securing a lasting peace with Russia.

President Ramaphosa launches Zuikerbosch water purification plant

Friday, August 8, 2025

Against the backdrop of towering filtration tanks and the steady hum of advanced purification machinery, President Cyril Ramaphosa today officially launched the new System 5A Water Purification Plant at Rand Water’s Zuikerbosch Station in Vereeniging, Gauteng.

Communities encouraged to fight scourge of GBV 

Friday, August 8, 2025

Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mamoloko Kubayi has called on communities to make use of avenues like police stations and magistrates’ courts to deal with gender-based violence in their communities.

Moves to ensure safety of traditional leaders 

Friday, August 8, 2025

The South African Police Service (SAPS) and the Department of Traditional Affairs are diligently working to find alternative ways to protect traditional and Khoi-San leaders, Deputy President Paul Mashatile said on Friday.

Creecy announces interim RAF board appointment

Friday, August 8, 2025

The Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy, has announced the appointment of an Interim Board for the Road Accident Fund (RAF) for a period of six months, or until a new board is appointed or whichever comes first.