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Source: The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa | Mar 31, 2025

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…

Source: The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa | Mar 29, 2025

South Africa: President Ramaphosa assents to General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill

The amendment Act disestablishes the current State Security Agency as a national government department and replaces it with two separate departments

President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law the General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill which is the basis for significant reforms of South Africa’s intelligence services that will be accompanied by improved oversight and accountability. The amendment Act amends the National Strategic Intelligence Act of 1994, the Intelligence Services Act of…

Source: The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa | Mar 20, 2025

President Cyril Ramaphosa is deeply saddened by the passing of Mr Ashwin Trikamjee

The President offers his condolences to the family, friends and associates of this outstanding icon of service to our nation who has passed on at the age of 80

President Cyril Ramaphosa is deeply saddened by the passing of Mr Ashwin Trikamjee, President of the South African Hindu Maha Sabha and Chairperson of the National Religious Leaders Forum. The President offers his condolences to the family, friends and associates of this outstanding icon of service to our nation who…

Source: The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa | Mar 20, 2025

South Africa: Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile concludes working visit to Japan

The Deputy President expressed his appreciation for Japan’s support for South Africa’s Presidency of the G20 and looked forward to collaborating with Japan to ensure that TICAD-9 is a success

Deputy President Sipokosa Paulus Mashatile has successfully concluded his working visit to Japan aimed at reaffirming the strong cooperation between South Africa and Japan in areas of mutual interest. As the two countries mark 115 years of well established diplomatic relations, the year 2025 also marks a special milestone, with…

Source: The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa | Mar 16, 2025

South Africa: Deputy President Mashatile arrives in Japan on a Working Visit

The Deputy President and delegation will engage the business community in Japan with the objective of strengthening economic relations in areas such as manufacturing and machinery

Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile has today, 16 March 2025 arrived at Narita International Airport in Tokyo, Japan on a Working Visit aimed at reaffirming the strong cooperation between South Africa and Japan in areas of mutual interest. The two countries enjoy well-established diplomatic relations which are particularly strong in…

Source: The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa | Mar 15, 2025

South Africa: Deputy President Mashatile to undertake a working visit to Japan

The working visit by the Deputy President underscores South Africa’s strong commitment and the importance that South Africa attaches to the relationship with Japan

Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile will on 16 - 19 March 2025, undertake a working visit to Tokyo in Japan, aimed at reaffirming the strong cooperation between South Africa and Japan in areas of mutual interest. The two countries enjoy well established diplomatic relations, and the year 2025 marks 115…

Source: The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa | Mar 15, 2025

South Africa: Presidency notes Rasool expulsion

South Africa remains committed to building a mutually beneficial relationship with the United States of America

The Presidency has noted the regrettable expulsion of South Africa’s Ambassador to the United States of America, Mr. Ebrahim Rasool. The Presidency urges all relevant and impacted stakeholders to maintain the established diplomatic decorum in their engagement with the matter. South Africa remains committed to building a mutually beneficial relationship…

Source: The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa | Mar 11, 2025

South Africa: President saddened by loss of 16 lives in Ekurhuleni bus crash

The President offers his condolences to the bereaved families and wishes survivors of the incident a speedy and full recovery

President Cyril Ramaphosa is deeply saddened by the reported deaths of 16 persons in a bus crash on the R21 near OR Tambo International Airport earlier today, Tuesday 11 March 2025. The President offers his condolences to the bereaved families and wishes survivors of the incident a speedy and full…

Source: The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa | Mar 10, 2025

South Africa: President Cyril Ramaphosa pays tribute to Athol Fugard

In 1985 Athol Fugard was celebrated by Time magazine as the greatest active playwright in the English-speaking world

President Cyril Ramaphosa has lauded the late dramatist, novelist and actor Athol Fugard as “an extraordinary storyteller in extraordinary times, and the moral conscience of a generation.” Fugard passed away on Sunday, 9 March 2025 at the age of 93. “Beyond the impressive body of work that he has left…

Source: The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa | Mar 09, 2025

South Africa: President Ramaphosa mourns passing of Dr Gomolemo Mokae

President Ramaphosa offers his deep condolences to the family, friends, neighbours, patients and comrades of Dr Mokae who was a former national spokesperson of the Azanian People’s Organisation

President Cyril Ramaphosa has been saddened by the violent death of renowned medical doctor, author and black consciousness intellectual and activist Dr Gomolemo Mokae. Dr Mokae, 61, was found dead in his Ga-Rankuwa, Pretoria, home on Wednesday, 5 March 2025, after he had last been seen on February 28. President…