Press Releases

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

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

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...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) Ghana has turned down a proposed American health assistance package worth $109 million, objecting to data-sharing requirements embedded in the agreement, a source familiar with the negotiations told media on Tuesday.

World Trade Organization

The Chair drew attention to the WTO Secretariat's compendium on notification submission rates.

South African Government

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has released the latest weekly dam levels report that has revealed a continuous and strong performance of the Integrated Vaal River System (IVRS) at 99.6% this week, with most dams at or above full...

South African Government

Speaker of the National Assembly (NA), Ms Thoko Didiza; Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP), Ms Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane; Former President of South Africa, Mr Kgalema Motlanthe; Former Chairperson of the NCOP, Mr Amos Masondo;...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) In an extraordinary legal turn, Sentebale — the southern African youth charity co-founded by Prince Harry — has launched a defamation lawsuit against the British royal himself, court records reveal, dramatically deepening a feud that...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) A charity established with the involvement of Prince Harry has initiated a defamation case against him, according to court filings, signaling a significant escalation in a conflict that ultimately resulted in his exit from the...

South African Government

Deputy Minister Nomusa Dube-Ncube will on Friday, the 20th of February 2026 lead the relaunch of Khetha Radio Station at the SABC offices in Auckland Park, Johannesburg.

International Committee of the Red Cross

Li Peng, a retired Senior Colonel from the Arms Control Research Center of the National Strategy Development Institute of Tongji University presented advances in small arms and light weapons arms control technology, underscoring how innovation can...

South African Government

Honourable Speaker, Today marks another critical step forward on our ongoing journey to reposition the Home Affairs ecosystem, inclusive of the Department of Home Affairs and the Border Management Authority (BMA), as powerful economic enablers....

South African Government

Programme Directors, Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Mr Gayton McKenzie, Premier of KwaZulu-Natal, Mr Thami Ntuli, Ministers and Deputy Ministers, Members of Parliament, Executive Mayor of the Umzinyathi District Municipality, Cllr Thembisile...

South African Government

Chairperson of the WWF Board, Mr Valli Moosa, Members of the WWF South Africa family, Partners in conservation, Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen, Good morning, It is a profound privilege to stand before you today—not merely to reflect on...

South African Government

Programme Director, Distinguished Guests, Members of SATOVITO, Industry Partners, Community Leaders, Members of the Media, Ladies and Gentlemen, South Africa’s story is not written only in the skylines of its cities or the splendour of its...

South African Government

Eastern Cape MEC for Agriculture Nonceba Kontsiwe today (subs:27 January 2026) officially launched provincial irrigation schemes where the department is investing more than R19, 5m. Speaking during the launch held at the Zanyokhwe Irrigation...

South African Government

Chairperson of the SANParks Board, Ms Pam Yako Honourable Eastern Cape Premier, Mr Oscar Mabuyane Distinguished guests Ladies and gentlemen Good afternoon, I’m excited to be here today at this iconic gathering of minds, hearts, and spirits...

South African Government

Speaker of the Free State Legislature, the Honourable Mxolisi Dukwana Honourable Members of the Legislature Honourable Members of the Executive Council Honourable Members of the National Assembly and the NCOP Honourable Judge President and...

South African Government

President Cyril Ramaphosa has in terms of Section 6 of the Electoral Commission Act and on the recommendation of the National Assembly appointed commissioners of the Independent Electoral Commission who will serve for a period of seven years.

South African Government

The weekly state of reservoirs report released by the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has revealed that the Vaal Dam, one of South Africa’s most critical reservoirs, continues to perform strongly with storage levels remaining above...