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Source: Republic of South Africa: Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) | Sep 10, 2025

Government welcomes Walmart’s investment in South Africa

The investment underscores a strong belief in the country’s economic trajectory and confirmation that South Africa remains a reliable investment destination

Government welcomes Walmart’s investment in South Africa as an expression of confidence in the country. The investment underscores a strong belief in the country’s economic trajectory and confirmation that South Africa remains a reliable investment destination. This announcement comes in the footsteps of Walmart’s first growth summit that was held…

Source: Republic of South Africa: Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) | Jul 17, 2025

Government congratulates the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) News on 75 years of informing the nation

SABC News has evolved alongside South Africa’s democracy, covering the country's most defining moments, from the struggle for liberation to the birth of a democratic state

Government congratulates the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) as its news division marks 75 years of public service journalism. Since its inception in 1950, SABC News has played a critical role in informing, educating and empowering citizens across the country. Over the decades, SABC News has evolved alongside South Africa’s…

Source: Republic of South Africa: Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) | Apr 16, 2025

South Africa: Government launches 90-day blitz to crush Gender-Based Violence and Femicide

A team of senior officials has been tasked with aligning police, prosecutorial, and correctional services systems to eliminate delays in GBVF case processing

The Justice, Crime Prevention and Security (JCPS) Cluster Ministers and senior officials convened a special sitting on Monday, 14 April 2025, under the leadership of Cluster Co-Chairs, Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi of the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development and Minister of Police, Senzo Mchunu. This urgent meeting was convened in…

Source: Republic of South Africa: Department of Government Communication and Information System | Jan 16, 2024

South Africa: Travellers urged to be vigilant following detection of cholera in Limpopo

The first case was confirmed in the Musina sub-district in the Vhembe District after a 43-year-old male patient tested positive and has since been discharged from Musina Hospital

Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo, has urged citizens to be vigilant and maintain personal hygiene as the country has recorded two laboratory-confirmed cases of cholera in Limpopo. According to the Department of Health, both cases are imported from Zimbabwe. The first case was confirmed in the Musina sub-district…

Source: Republic of South Africa: Department of Government Communication and Information System | Sep 26, 2023

South Africa: Government concludes 2023 Annual Thusong Service Centre Week

During the week, various Thusong Service Centres across the country hosted 88 activities with 26 of these focusing on cleaning and food security campaigns with an emphasis on backyard gardens

Government concludes this year’s Annual Thusong Service Centre Week, which took place from the 18 - 22 September 2023 and was commemorated under the theme: “Building a Professional Public Service for Quality Service Delivery”. The Thusong Service week formed part of the Integrated Public Service Month and it sought to…

Source: Republic of South Africa: Department of Government Communication and Information System | Aug 23, 2023

South Africa: Government mourns the passing of veteran journalist, Derek Watts

Government extends its heartfelt condolences to Derek Watts' family, friends, colleagues, and all those whose lives he touched through his work

Government mourns the passing of one of the nation's most esteemed and respected journalists, Derek Watts. The iconic presenter’s demise leaves a big void in the realm of journalism, where his dedication, integrity, and storytelling skills have left an enduring mark on the hearts and minds of South Africans and…

Source: Republic of South Africa: Department of Government Communication and Information System | Apr 03, 2023

South Africa: Government Saddened by the Death of Jeremy Gordin

According to the South African Police Services, an investigation is underway, and every possible avenue will be explored in the search for those responsible for Gordin’s death

The government expresses its heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Jeremy Gordin, the renowned South African journalist and writer who was found dead in his home in Parkview, Johannesburg, on Friday, 31 March 2023. According to the South African Police Services, an investigation is underway, and every possible…

Source: Republic of South Africa: Department of Government Communication and Information System | Feb 27, 2023

South Africa: Government saddened by the passing of Rafiq Rohan

Rohan passed away yesterday, 26 February 2023, in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal Province

The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) extends its heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of a distinguished South African, veteran editor Rafiq Rohan. Rohan passed away yesterday, 26 February 2023, in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal Province. Rohan was a renowned journalist and a former South African political prisoner on…

Source: Republic of South Africa: Department of Government Communication and Information System | Feb 23, 2023

South Africa: Government is Resolute to Resolve the Country’s Energy Challenge

Some of the key interventions underway to turnaround our energy challenge include Eskom receiving approval to be exempted from the new generation regulations

The efforts to stabilise Eskom and rebuild generation capability through the interventions outlined in the Energy Action Plan are starting to come to fruition, despite challenges. Some of the key interventions underway to turnaround our energy challenge include Eskom receiving approval to be exempted from the new generation regulations. This…

Source: Republic of South Africa: Department of Government Communication and Information System | Dec 06, 2022

South Africa: Government welcomes Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth in Q3

The transport, storage and communication industry increased by 3,7%

Figures released by Statistics South Africa show that the country’s gross domestic product increased by 1,6% in the third quarter, July-September 2022, from a contraction of 0,7% in the second quarter. Government welcomes the growth of economic activity which was driven by eight industries. It is particularly pleasing to note…