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South Africa to host the G20 Social Summit

The G20 Social Summit seeks to elevate issues of social development, equity, and inclusion to the same level of priority as macroeconomic and financial matters

South Africa will host the G20 Social Summit from 18 - 20 November 2025 at the Birchwood Hotel and OR Tambo Conference Centre in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng Province. Under the overarching theme “Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability,” South Africa’s G20 Presidency reflects the nation’s strategic priorities of inclusive growth, poverty reduction, and…

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South Africa: President Ramaphosa mourns passing of educator and diplomat Dr Franklin Sonn

Dr Sonn, who served as the democratic South Africa’s first Ambassador to the United States, distinguished himself in leadership roles in education, politics, and business

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep sadness at the passing of educator, diplomat and business leader Dr Franklin Sonn who contributed significantly to different sectors of society and the economy. Dr Sonn, an Esteemed Member of the National Order of the Baobab and recipient of numerous international honours, has…

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South Africa: President Ramaphosa arrives in Italy for a working visit to the Holy See

South Africa values the warm and respectful relations it has enjoyed with the Holy See over the years

President Cyril Ramaphosa has this morning, Friday 7 November 2025, arrived in Rome, Italy for a working visit to the Holy See. South Africa and the Holy See have cordial bilateral relations and the visit by President Ramaphosa serves  as an opportunity to discuss a renewed focus on collaboration in…

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Deputy Minister Mhlauli and Deputy Minister Mathale to engage stakeholders in Gugulethu

The engagement will take place at the Fezeka Municipal Chambers at 16h00

The Deputy Minister in The Presidency, Nonceba Mhlauli, together with the Deputy Minister of Police, Cassel Mathale, will on Wednesday, 5 November 2025, lead a Stakeholder Engagement Session in Gugulethu. The engagement will take place at the Fezeka Municipal Chambers at 16h00. This session forms part of Government’s ongoing efforts to…

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South Africa: President Cyril Ramaphosa appoints Electoral Commissioners

The President wishes the commissioners well in safeguarding the integrity of diverse elections in the country

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. Mrs Joyce Pitso will serve as a full-time member of the Electoral…

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President Ramaphosa to undertake a State Visit to Switzerland

The relationship between the two countries is long-standing, marked by strong economic ties, constructive political dialogue, and collaboration in multilateral forums

At the invitation of Her Excellency President Karin Keller-Sutter of the Swiss Confederation, His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa will undertake a State Visit from 29-30 October 2025 to Switzerland, in the capital city of Bern. The visit will serve to strengthen political, economic and social ties to advance mutually beneficial…

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South Africa: President Ramaphosa congratulates new Japanese Prime Minister on her election

The South African Government looks forward to working closely with Prime Minister Takaichi and her administration to further strengthen bilateral relations and collaboration

President Cyril Ramaphosa has on behalf of the government and the people of South Africa, extended his warmest congratulations to Ms Sanae Takaichi on her election as Prime Minister of Japan, becoming the first woman in Japan’s history to hold this esteemed position. South Africa and Japan share a long-standing…

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South Africa: National Dialogue enters next phase towards appointment of the Steering Committee

No less than 26 sectors have to date submitted nominations for the Steering Committee

The National Dialogue process has reached a pivotal stage with the completion of the nomination of sectoral representatives to the National Dialogue Steering Committee.  The first National Convention, held on 15-16 August 2025, approved the mandate, responsibilities and composition of the Steering Committee, and agreed that each of the identified…

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South Africa: President Cyril Ramaphosa suspends Inspector-General of Intelligence Mr Imtiaz Fazel

Mr Fazel has been suspended with immediate effect

President Cyril Ramaphosa has suspended the Inspector-General of Intelligence, Mr Imtiaz Fazel, pending a decision in an investigation by Parliament’s Joint Standing Committee on Intelligence (JSCI) into the Inspector-General’s conduct. The JSCI has informed President Ramaphosa that it has received a complaint on the conduct of the Inspector-General and that…

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Deputy Minister Nonceba Mhlauli hosts Roodepan G20 Leadership Dialogue in Sol Plaatje Municipality, 16 Oct

The dialogue will be preceded by the visit of the Deputy Minister and other leadership to housing project in Roodepan at 09h00

Deputy Minister in The Presidency, Ms Nonceba Mhlauli, will on Thursday, 16 October 2025 at 09h00 host a G20 Community Leaders Dialogue at the Roodepan community's Roman Catholic Church in the Sol Plaatje Municipality, Frances Baard District, Northern Cape. This activity will form part of the Government’s country-wide G20 outreach…