South African Government Press Releases

• Published on March 25, 2025 - 12:14 GMT

  Deputy Ministers Zolile Burns-Ncamashe and Namane Dickson Masemol convene landmark Eastern Seaboard Development Traditional ...

  The Deputy Ministers of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Prince Zolile Burns-Ncamashe and Dr Namane Dickson Masemola have successfully convened the inaugural Eastern Seaboard Development (ESD) Traditional Leaders’ Summit in the …

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• Published on March 25, 2025 - 12:14 GMT

  Science, Technology and Innovation on Global Cleantech Innovation Programme South Africa (GCIP-SA) Awards

  A pioneering hydroponic farming system that enables farmers to grow crops using up to 90% less water and 10 times less land than conventional methods scooped first prize at the Global Cleantech Innovation Programme – South Africa (GCIP-SA) Awards, held on …

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• Published on March 25, 2025 - 12:14 GMT

  Deputy Minister Namane Masemola concludes accountability and assessment visit to Mopani District Municipality in Limpopo

  The intergovernmental leadership collective comprising the Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Dr. Namane Dickson Masemola;  the Limpopo Province Premier, Dr Phophi Constance Ramathuba and the COGHSTA MEC, Mr Basikopo …

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• Published on March 25, 2025 - 12:14 GMT

  Gauteng e-Government expands CCTV network with 193 new cameras in townships, informal settlements and hostels areas

  In a significant move to boost security across vulnerable areas in Gauteng, the Gauteng Department of e-Government has installed an additional 193 CCTV cameras in Townships, Informal Settlements, and Hostels (TISH) areas. This expansion follows the success …

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• Published on March 24, 2025 - 17:19 GMT

  Minister Maropene Ramokgopa: United Nations Country Team Retreat

  Program Director, Your Excellency, Mr Nelson Muffuh, Resident Coordinator of the United Nations in South Africa, Honourable Mr David Masondo, Deputy Minister of Finance, Your Excellency, Mr Claver Gatete, Executive Director of the UN Economic Commission …

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• Published on March 24, 2025 - 17:19 GMT

  Minister Dean Macpherson: EPWP Listening Tour in Upington

  “I would like to sincerely thank you again for welcoming me here in Upington in the Northern Cape and for the frank conversations you’ve had with us as we work to reform the Expanded Public Works Programme or EPWP. Indeed, it is through the testimonies …

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• Published on March 24, 2025 - 17:19 GMT

  Deputy President Paul Mashatile: World TB Day commemoration

  Programme Director, MEC for Health, Ms Nomagugu Simelane-Mngadi;  Our gracious host, KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli; Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi; Ministers and Deputy Ministers present; MECs for Health from Gauteng, Free State, …

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• Published on March 24, 2025 - 17:01 GMT

  Water and Sanitation announces publication and release of annual Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Report

  The Department of Water and Sanitation announces the publication and release of the annual Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Report covering the period April 2023 to March 2024. This is also the 10th year that this report is being produced. The report …

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• Published on March 24, 2025 - 17:01 GMT

  Minister Parks Tau publishes intention to designate proposed Fetakgomo-Tubatse Special Economic Zone for public comment

  The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Parks Tau has today published his intention, in terms of Section 24 (1) of the Special Economic Zones Act No 16 of 2014, to designate  the proposed Fetakgomo-Tubatse Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in the …

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• Published on March 24, 2025 - 17:01 GMT

  Trade, Industry and Competition on hosting first G20 Trade and Investment Working Group Meeting

  South Africa, through the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) has successfully hosted the first virtual G20 Trade and Investment Working Group (TIWG) meeting under its G20 Presidency from 18-20 March 2025. The Deputy Director-General …

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• Published on March 24, 2025 - 17:00 GMT

  Minister Gayton McKenzie congratulates Kirsty Coventry on becoming President Elect of the IOC

  Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has received the news of Olympian and Zimbabwean Minister of Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation Kirsty Coventry being elected as the next President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) with joy and …

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• Published on March 24, 2025 - 17:00 GMT

  Minister Thembisile Simelane reflects on her three months as Minister of Human Settlements

  The Minister of Human Settlements, Thembi Simelane, has commended Team Human Settlements for the work done over the past three months to realise one of the principles of the Freedom Charter, there shall be houses, security and comfort. Notwithstanding the …

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• Published on March 24, 2025 - 17:00 GMT

  Western Cape Government welcomes move to attract private investment in rail and ports sectors

  Western Cape Government welcomes move to attract private investment in rail and ports sectors Premier Alan Winde welcomes the announcement by national Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy,  to initiate a Request For Information (RFI) for private sector …

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• Published on March 24, 2025 - 17:00 GMT

  National Consumer Commission welcomes decisions by National Consumer Tribunal (Tribunal) against WP Motors Sales (Pty) Ltd

  The National Consumer Commission (NCC) welcomes the latest decisions by the National Consumer Tribunal (Tribunal) against WP Motors Sales (Pty) Ltd trading as WP Motors and Home Renovations Cape Town (Pty) Ltd. The NCC received and investigated the …

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• Published on March 24, 2025 - 17:00 GMT

  Water and Sanitation on opening six valves at Vaal Dam

  Vaal River system update: 6 valves opened at Vaal Dam to increase outflows and manage levels, Bloemhof releases at 400 mᵌ/s The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has opened 6 valves at the Vaal Dam at 12pm today, to gradually increase water outflows …

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• Published on March 24, 2025 - 17:00 GMT

  Western Cape Education on winning SASA Primary Schools Athletics Championships

  The Western Cape has won the inter-provincial SASA Primary School Athletics Championships for the second year in a row! This is an absolutely outstanding achievement, reflecting the commitment of our schools and the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) …

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• Published on March 24, 2025 - 17:00 GMT

  Minister Senzo Mchunu condemns attack on community patrollers in Soshanguve

  The Ministry of Police is deeply saddened and outraged by the recent attack on community-based patrollers in Marry Me Informal Settlement, Soshanguve, which resulted in the tragic deaths of four individuals and the hospitalisation of eight others. This …

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• Published on March 24, 2025 - 17:00 GMT

  Home Affairs upgrades critical digital verification system

  The Department of Home Affairs is today proud to announce the rollout of a comprehensive upgrade to the digital verification system that sits at the heart of national security as well as both public and private sector services in South Africa. It is this …

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• Published on March 24, 2025 - 16:19 GMT

  Electricity and Energy celebrates 60 years of nuclear excellence at Necsa’s Safari-1, 25 Mar

  The Ministry of Electricity and Energy together with the South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa) is excited to invite members of the media to join us in celebrating a significant milestone—the 60th anniversary of the South African Fundamental …

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• Published on March 24, 2025 - 16:19 GMT

  Minister Dion George attends Petersberg Climate Dialogue, 25 to 26 Mar

  The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment, Dr Dion George, will represent South Africa at the 15th Petersberg Climate Dialogue (PCD), co-hosted by Germany and Brazil, in Berlin, Germany, from 25-26 March 2025. This annual high-level …

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