President Cyril Ramaphosa will embark on a busy programme from Thursday to Saturday, with engagements focused on investment, industrialisation, regional cooperation and improving access to basic services.
South Africa has welcomed the latest report by the United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, saying it reaffirms previous findings that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza and documents the devastating impact of the conflict on Palestinian children.
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.
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.
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.
The manufacturing sector remains the backbone of every successful industrial economy, Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) Deputy Minister John Steenhuisen said.
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.
The Board of Governors of the New Development Bank has appointed Monale Ratsoma as the bank’s vice-president from South Africa, effective 8 July 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.
Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane has called on the North West Department of Human Settlements to continue ensuring that housing projects are completed on time and within budget.
