Honouring SA’s liberation heroes and heroines
An emotional and befitting ceremony to honour the men and women who died in exile while fighting for the freedom that South Africans enjoy today was held in Pretoria on Friday.
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An emotional and befitting ceremony to honour the men and women who died in exile while fighting for the freedom that South Africans enjoy today was held in Pretoria on Friday.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has stressed the importance of South Africans recognising and honouring the former liberation heroes and heroines, who have returned to their home country, acknowledging their vital role in securing the nation's freedom.
Public Service and Administration Minister Mzamo Buthelezi has applauded all those who have played and continue to play a vital role in transforming the public service which is a responsibility that most bear with utmost seriousness.
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to officiate the repatriation and restitution homecoming ceremony for the remains of South African freedom fighters, who lost their lives in Zambia and Zimbabwe during the apartheid era.
The South African government has received the remains of 49 liberation fighters who died in exile in Zimbabwe and Zambia.
Acting President Paul Mashatile has urged the South Africans to seize the opportunity to highlight heritage sites as key tourist destinations, contributing to socio-economic development, fostering people-to-people connections, and promoting social cohesion.
Cabinet has welcomed the signing of the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa, marking a significant step towards transforming and enhancing the nation’s basic education system. .
The South African government will receive the human remains of freedom fighters and anti-Apartheid political leaders who died in Zambia and Zimbabwe in a ceremony expected to be held next week.
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday lauded the late former Minister of Public Enterprises Pravin Gordhan as a "humble servant of the people".
The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) his kicked off Corrections Week to promote awareness and understanding of South Africa’s corrections system.