Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has commended the completion of maintenance work on the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) Tunnel System, despite delays.
The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande, has urged African nations to invest significantly in science, technology, and innovation (STI), to drive continental development and self-sufficiency.
By Khumbudzo Ntshavheni
During President Ramaphosa’s recent working visit to the USA on the invitation of President Trump, AfriForum had definitely wished for a different treatment of our President or at the least a different outcome of the meeting. However, wishes are not horse or else beggars will be riding.
The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), Professor Blade Nzimande, will lead the second meeting of the Group of 20 (G20) Research and Innovation Working Group (RIWG), as well as the G20 Initiative on Bioeconomy (GIB).
The Minister of Land Reform and Rural Development, Mzwanele Nyhontso, has reiterated that there has been no land expropriation in South Africa since the implementation of the Land Expropriation legislation in January 2025.
In addition, the Minister confirmed that there is currently no land expropriation occurring on private properties, including farms.
“All land acquired for land restitution and redistribution purposes by government is purchased through a fair, transparent, and legal process.
Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, says the legacy of South Africa’s G20 Presidency will not be defined by the number of meetings held, or the elegance of its communiqués, but by “lives changed, systems reformed, and the power redistributed.”
Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, David Mahlobo, has reaffirmed government’s unwavering commitment to ensuring long-term water security and sustainability for all South Africans, highlighting the urgent need for cross-sectoral collaboration, innovation, and inclusive development.
South Africa has suspended imports of live poultry, eggs and fresh (including frozen) poultry meat from Brazil following an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).
The Department of Agriculture has dismissed speculations regarding an alleged ban on the import of bananas from Tanzania into South Africa.
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has hailed the South African avocado industry's active pursuit of international markets.
