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President Ramaphosa to undertake Working Visit to the Kingdom of Lesotho

This South Africa–Lesotho Bi-National Commission (BNC) follows the Inaugural Session which was held in September 2023 in Pretoria

President Cyril Ramaphosa will tomorrow, Wednesday, 23 April 2025, undertake a Working Visit to Maseru, Lesotho, to Co-Chair the Second Session of the Bi-National Commission (BNC) between the Republic of South Africa and the Kingdom of Lesotho, with His Excellency Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane, Prime Minister of Lesotho.  This South Africa–Lesotho Bi-National…

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South Africa: President Ramaphosa mourns passing of Pope Francis

Aged 88, the Pope passed away early today, Monday, 21 April 2025, at his Vatican residence, the Casa Santa Marta

On behalf of the Government and people of South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa offers his deep condolences to Catholics in South Africa and globally on the passing of the Holy Father Pope Francis. Aged 88, the Pope passed away early today, Monday, 21 April 2025, at his Vatican residence, the…

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South Africa: Deputy President Mashatile receives courtesy visit from Mr Gao Yunlong

The courtesy visit to the Deputy President forms part of the high-level engagements between South Africa and China, which are key to strengthening bilateral relations and advancing political, trade and investment cooperation

Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile has today, Thursday, 17 April 2025, received a courtesy visit from His Excellency Mr Gao Yunlong, Vice-Chairman of the 14th National Committee of Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and the Chairman of the  All-China Federation on Industry and Commerce (ACFIC), at the O.R Tambo…

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South Africa: President wishes the nation a happy, safe and reflective Easter period

President Ramaphosa urges citizens to take care of themselves and others on the roads and in social situations

President Cyril Ramaphosa wishes South Africans a happy and safe Easter, which depends on citizens conducting themselves with tolerance, patience and respect for everyone with whom they come into contact. President Ramaphosa offers his best wishes for the Easter break to South Africa’s diverse Christian denominations as well as compatriots…

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President Ramaphosa concludes engagement with Eastern Cape Provincial Executive

President Ramaphosa appreciated the existing inter-governmental co-operative framework between the Eastern Cape Provincial Government, local government structures and the national departments

President Cyril Ramaphosa has today, 16 April 2025, chaired a meeting between members of the National Executive and the Eastern Cape Provincial Executive Council. The meeting was the fifth formal engagement between the National Executive and provincial counterparts.  Since November last year, President Ramaphosa has led similar engagements in Limpopo,…

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President Ramaphosa meets with South African Council of Churches over issues of national interest

The President assured the church leaders that South Africa will continue to pursue an independent foreign policy and will not align itself with any of the major powers or blocs in the world

President Cyril Ramaphosa has today, Friday, 11 April 2025, hosted the leadership of the South African Council of Churches (SACC) at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.   The meeting was the first engagement between Government and the leadership of the church since the start of the 7th Administration under the banner of…

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South Africa: Deputy President Mashatile convenes the Water Task Team

Deputy President Mashatile commended the work and interventions of the various departments in the area of water supply and preservation

Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile has today, 08 April 2025, at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, convened a meeting of the Water Task Team, comprised of the Ministers responsible for the Departments of Water and Sanitation, COGTA, Finance, Human Settlements, Public Works and Infrastructure, Agriculture, Police, Electricity as well as…

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South Africa: The Presidency notes new United States (US) tariffs

The tariffs affirm the urgency to negotiate a new bilateral and mutually beneficial trade agreement with the US, as an essential step to secure long-term trade certainty

The Presidency has noted with concern the newly imposed tariffs on South African exports to the United States of America (USA).  Whilst South Africa remains committed to a mutually beneficial trade relationship with the United States, unilaterally imposed and punitive tariffs are a concern and serve as a barrier to…

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South Africa: Deputy President Mashatile appoints Ms Gadija Brown as Economic Special Advisor

A seasoned professional with rich experience in the commercial banking sector, Ms Brown brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role as an Advisor in the Presidency

The Office of the Deputy President of the Republic South Africa, His Excellency, Mr Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile, is pleased to announce the appointment of former MEC for Finance in the Free State Province, Ms Gadija Brown as Special Economic Advisor to the Deputy President.   A seasoned professional with rich…

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South Africa: President Ramaphosa wishes the Muslim community a joyous Eid-ul-Fitr

This year Eid-ul-Fitr is being observed during Human Rights Month

President Cyril Ramaphosa has wished the Muslim community well as they prepare to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr, marking the end of the fasting month of Ramadaan. President Ramaphosa said: “This year Eid-ul-Fitr is being observed during Human Rights Month - when we pay tribute to our constitutional order that guarantees rights and…

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