President Cyril Ramaphosa has acknowledged the severe pressure South African households face due to the rising cost of living, while assuring Parliament that government is taking comprehensive steps to ease the burden on citizens, particularly the most vulnerable.
The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities has called for a collaborative effort to end the scourge of teenage in South Africa, where approximately 30% of teenagers report having been pregnant at some point.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared that the late Ma Gertrude Shope, who served the nation as an educator, freedom fighter, trade unionist and Member of Parliament, will be honoured with a Special Official Funeral Category 1 on Saturday, 31 May 2025.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has underscored the significance of his recent working visit to the United States, telling Parliament that the engagement was both necessary and timely, given the critical role the US continues to play in South Africa’s economic landscape.
South Africa is on a path of accelerated progress with infrastructure development fuelling economic growth and job creation.
The Board of Onderstepoort Biological Products (OBP), in consultation with Agriculture Minister, John Steenhuisen, has appointed Dr Jacob Modumo as interim Chief Executive Officer, following the resignation of Dr Bethuel Nthangeni, due to health reasons.
Deputy President Paul Mashatile will lead a roundtable discussion on strengthening the political and administrative interface on Friday, 30 May 2025.
Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister, Dr Mimmy Gondwe, has called for the rebranding of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges, to help them realise their full potential.
International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Ronald Lamola, is currently in Kampala, Uganda, to attend the 12th High-Level Meeting of the Regional Oversight Mechanism (ROM) for the Peace, Security, and Cooperation (PSC) Framework concerning the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has directed the urgent removal of wrecked and abandoned vessels that pose significant risks to navigation, marine ecosystems, and the safety of coastal communities.
