Press Releases

President Cyril Ramaphosa undertakes Working Visit to Lesotho, 4 Oct

President Cyril Ramaphosa will today Friday, 04 October 2024, undertake a Working Visit to the Kingdom of Lesotho at the invitation of King Letsie III to attend the 58th Lesotho Independence Day and Bicentennial Celebration. The Bicentennial...

OPEC Fund mobilizes over US$1 billion to advance sustainable development

VIENNA, Sept. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) announced the approval of more than US$1 billion in new development financing during the 193rd meeting of its Governing Board and throughout the...

Statement on the Cabinet meeting of Wednesday, 17 September 2025

A. Issues in the environment 1. Economy 1.1. Economic Growth 1.1.1. Cabinet welcomed the latest GDP figures, which show that the economy has grown 0.8% in the second quarter of 2025, an improvement from the 0.1% growth in the first quarter. 1.1.2....

Water and Sanitation on Vaal Dam and Integrated Vaal River System water levels

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has released a weekly report on the status of dams report this week that indicates the Vaal Dam has marginally decreased from last week’s 105.9% to 105.0%. The Department will ensure that the dam...

Water and Sanitation on state of Vaal Dam and Integrated Vaal River System

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) continues to monitor water levels across the Integrated Vaal River System (IVRS) as part of its ongoing flood preparedness and water resources management strategy ahead of the high flow season. The...

Statement on the Cabinet meeting of 3 September 2025

A. Issues in the environment 1. Economy 1.1. National Freight Rail Network 1.1.1. Cabinet welcomed the announcement by the Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (a division of Transnet) of the new Train Operating Companies (TOCs). This major...

Water and Sanitation on Vaal Dam levels- 4 Sept

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) reports that the Vaal Dam has recorded a slight decrease in its water levels, dropping from 107.0% last week to 106.7% this week. Despite this marginal decline, the Integrated Vaal River System (IVRS)...

A foreign policy that always faces forward

Dear Fellow South African, Last week our country participated in the ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) in Japan. This is an important forum for strengthening bilateral trade and investment between Japan and...

PayLogic Announces the Go-Live of the Comoros’s National Interoperable Payment Switch

PayLogic today announced the successful go-live of the Comoros’s National Payment Switch, a major milestone in strengthening the financial infrastructure. CASABLANCA, MOROCCO, August 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PayLogic today announced the...

Water and Sanitation manages key dams amid seasonal rainfall predictions

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has adopted a proactive approach by maintaining the Vaal Dam at full capacity until the start of the summer rainy season. This precautionary measure forms part of a broader strategy to safeguard water...

Deputy President Paul Mashatile: 38th anniversary of the Battle of Lurhwayizo and unveiling of bronze bust of Mbulelo Ngono

Programme Director, MEC Sibulele Ngongo; Family of Mbulelo Ngono; Families of Kenny Jafta and Mazizi Maqekeza; Eastern Cape Premier, Mr Oscar Mabuyane; His Majesty Kumkani Vulikhaya Sigcawu: Aah! Vulikhaya! Minister of Defence, Ms Angie Motshekga;...

The WTO Chairs Programme launches activities in Togo

Le Togo est le septième pays moins avancés (PMA) à faire partie du Programme de chaires de l’OMC, après le Bénin, le Lesotho, le Népal, le Rwanda, le Sénégal et la Tanzanie, et l’une des cinq institutions récemment ajoutées au réseau des chaires...

Water and Sanitation on maintaining Vaal Dam full capacity to strengthen drought preparedness and water security

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) plans to keep the Vaal Dam full until the start of the summer rainy season. This is a strategic move to prepare for potential drought, as the South African Weather Services (SAWS) predicts that the...

S-Africa dismisses envoy absence in US tariff discussions

(MENAFN) South Africa’s Minister of International Relations, Ronald Lamola, has said the absence of an ambassador in Washington has not hindered Pretoria’s efforts to engage the US over recently announced tariffs. His comments came during a joint...

Officials state South Africa is no threat to US

(MENAFN) South Africa has stated that it does not pose a trade threat to the US economy or national security, criticizing Washington’s claims of a trade deficit as ignoring American gains in services and the strong investment ties between the two...

South Africa faces US tariffs

(MENAFN) South African President Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledged that the country is struggling with the recent 30% tariff imposed by the United States on South African imports but emphasized that many nations are encountering growing difficulties in...

South Africa Presents No Threat to US Economy

(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...

Trump Imposes 30 Percent Tariffs on South Africa

(MENAFN) South African goods shipped to the United States will be subjected to a 30% duty beginning next Thursday, according to an announcement by President Donald Trump. The move follows Pretoria’s inability to finalize a “fair” commercial...

Trump implements 30 percent tariffs on S-Africa

(MENAFN) Starting next Thursday, South African goods exported to the United States will be subject to a 30% tariff, President Donald Trump announced, after negotiations with Pretoria failed to yield what he considered a “fair” trade deal before...

National Commissioner General Fannie Masemola discusses crime combatting efforts in South Africa

The National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), General Fannie Masemola has met with all nine provincial commissioners for each province during a scheduled board of commissioners (BOC) meeting to discuss crime combatting...