Press Releases

South African Government

The Deputy Minister of Transport visits Pongola to assess the state of cross-border operations and to promote road safety In an effort to assess the state of operations at Golela Border Post as well as to ensure the safe transportation of people...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) Lesotho is actively moving away from relying on the US as a major export destination due to high tariffs and changing buyer preferences, according to Mokhethi Shelile, the country’s Minister of Trade, Industry, and Small Business....

MENAFN

(MENAFN) South Africa has dismissed suggestions that it presents any commercial risk to the United States’ economy or national interests, stating that Washington’s assertions about a “trade deficit” fail to account for American advantages in...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) A Ghanaian economic analyst has warned that African nations are set to experience harmful effects due to the current tariff conflict instigated by the United States.

Government of Ireland

Minister for Migration Colm Brophy has announced, with effect from Monday 15 June 2026, nationals of Nicaragua, Saint Kitts and Nevis and Saint Lucia will be required to obtain a visa before travelling to Ireland.

South African Government

Your Majesty King Letsie III, The Right Honourable Prime Minister, Ntsokoane Samuel Matekane, Honourable Ministers, Principal Chiefs of Madingoaneng and Mokhotlong, High Commissioners and members of the Diplomatic Corps, Representatives of the...

South African Government

A. ISSUES IN THE ENVIRONMENT 1. Comprehensive Approach to Managing Migration in South Africa 1.1 Cabinet extended its appreciation to South Africans who participated in peaceful protests against irregular migration and commended the National Joint...

South African Government

Pretoria: Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi will, on Wednesday 27 May, deliver a keynote address at the opening session of East and Southern Africa Sub-Regional Mental Health Inter-Country Learning Workshop in Johannesburg.

South African Government

Opening remarks Sixth Session of Bi-National Commission State Visit to Botswana, 21 May 2026, Gaborone, Botswana Your Excellency President Duma Gideon Boko, Ministers and Deputy Ministers from both delegations High Commissioners of our respective...

South African Government

Botswana-South Africa Business Forum State Visit to Gaborone, Botswana Programme Director, Your Excellency, President Duma Gideon Boko, Honourable Ministers and Officials, Business Leaders from Botswana and South Africa, Distinguished Guests,...

South African Government

The Department of Water and Sanitation’s (DWS) latest weekly State of Reservoirs report indicates that the Integrated Vaal River System (IVRS) continues to maintain strong and stable storage levels despite moderate declines recorded at some major...

South African Government

Minister Majodina and Lesotho’s Minister Moleko to unveil the Tunnel Drilling Machine to activate excavation of the 38 km Polihali Water Transfer Tunnel The Minister of Water and Sanitation, Pemmy Majodina and Deputy Minister David Mahlobo...

South African Government

The Minister of the Department of Home Affairs & Chairperson of Inter-Ministerial Committee on Border Management, Dr Leon Schreiber The Deputy Minister of the Department of Home Affairs, Mr Njabulo Nzuza The Acting Director-General of the...

South African Government

Madame Speaker, Honourable Morakane Mosupyoe; Deputy Speaker, Honourable Nomvuyo Mhlakaza-Manamela; Members of the Executive Council; Chief Whip of the Governing Party, Honourable Lesego Makhubela; Honourable members of the Legislature; Leaders of...

South African Government

Deputy Commissioner for Corporate Services Madam Jane Thupana, Deputy Commissioner for Operations, Major General (rtd) David Chilembe, Assistant Commissioners and Deputy Assistant Commissioners present, Representatives of our public and private...

South African Government

A. Issues in the environment 1. Health 1.1. South Africa continues to demonstrate world class medical and scientific expertise through the handling of cases of Hantavirus 1.1.1. Cabinet congratulated the National Institute for Communicable Disease...

South African Government

The Department of Water and Sanitation’s (DWS) weekly state of reservoirs report for this week indicates that the Integrated Vaal River System (IVRS) has reached full capacity, reflecting stable water availability across the system’s key...

Texas Secretary of State

Secretary Scott kicks off 2022 Consular Corps Forum in Austin, Office of the Texas Secretary of State, 10/4/2022 Panelists from Capital Factory and Tech Ranch discuss technology and innovation in Texas, Office of the Texas Secretary of State,...

South African Government

The Department of Water and Sanitation’s (DWS) weekly state of reservoirs report for this week indicates that the Integrated Vaal River System (IVRS) has reached full capacity, reflecting stable water availability across the system’s key...

South African Government

Mining has been central to South Africa’s economic development for more than a century.