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Deputy President to Address the launch of Principles and Guidelines for the use of Digital and Social Media in African Elections

The Electoral Commission of South Africa provided secretariat support and facilitated the process for the development of these guidelines

His Excellency Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile will on Tuesday, 27 February 2024, deliver a keynote address on the launch of principles and guidelines for the use of digital and social media in African elections at the Protea Hotel, Wanderers in Illovo, Johannesburg. These guidelines seek to create awareness among…

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South Africa makes urgent request to International Court of Justice on Rafah offensive

The South African Government said it was gravely concerned that the unprecedented military offensive against Rafah, as announced by the State of Israel, has already led to and will result in further large scale killing, harm and destruction

The South African Government has made an urgent request to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to consider whether the decision announced by Israel to extend its military operations in Rafah, which is the last refuge for surviving people in Gaza, requires that the court uses its power to prevent…

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South Africa contributes troops to Southern African Development Community (SADC) mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

President Cyril Ramaphosa ordered the employment of 2900 members of the South African National Defense Force to assist in the fight against illegal armed groups in the Eastern DRC

In fulfilling South Africa’s international obligation towards the Southern African Development Community (SADC) mission to support the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), President Cyril Ramaphosa ordered the employment of 2900 members of the South African National Defense Force to assist in the fight against illegal armed groups in the Eastern…

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President Ramaphosa to participate in annual Presidential Golf Challenge

The Presidential Golf Challenge (PGC) was inaugurated in 1999 to give an opportunity for the sitting President of the Republic to raise funds for the charity of his/her own choice

President Cyril Ramaphosa will today, Friday, 09 February 2024, tee up at the annual Presidential Golf Challenge at the Atlantic Beach Golf Estate, Melkbosstrand. The Presidential Golf Challenge (PGC) was inaugurated in 1999 to give an opportunity for the sitting President of the Republic to raise funds for the charity of…

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President Ramaphosa agrees to delayed departure with SARS commissioner Mr Edward Kieswetter

His contract of employment comes to an end on 30 April 2024

President Cyril Ramaphosa and the South African Revenue Service (SARS) Commissioner Edward Kieswetter have agreed to extend the tenure of the Commissioner beyond the end of his term to enable an orderly transition in the organisation. In March 2019, President Ramaphosa appointed Commissioner Kieswetter in terms of Section 6 of…

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South Africa: Progress in the Nation's Recovery and Rebuilding Documented in Summary Five-Year Review

The publication is an exercise in accountability and draws attention to the collective efforts of Government and social partners to improve conditions in the country

Progress in South Africa’s recovery and rebuilding since 2019 has been documented in a new Presidency publication on the impact of the Sixth Administration’s focus on addressing the immediate challenges facing South Africa and putting in place the foundations for better lives and sustainable growth into the future. Leave No…

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South Africa: President Cyril Ramaphosa mourns passing of His Excellency President Geingob of the Republic of Namibia

On behalf of the Government and people of South Africa, President Ramaphosa extends deep condolences to the Government and people of Namibia, and especially First Lady Madame Monica Geingos

President Cyril Ramaphosa is deeply saddened by the passing early today, 4 February 2024, of His Excellency Dr Hage Gottfried Geingob, President of the Republic of Namibia. On behalf of the Government and people of South Africa, President Ramaphosa extends deep condolences to the Government and people of Namibia, and…

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Deputy President Paul Mashatile Engages Prominent Business Leaders

The event was convened with the aim to strengthen the strategic relationships between industry and governments, promoting growth through a multi-stakeholder approach

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has today, 31 January 2024, met with over 50 business leaders in Sandton, for an interactive session organised by the leading global think tank, The European House – Ambrosetti. The event was convened with the aim to strengthen the strategic relationships between industry and governments, promoting growth…

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Presidency on Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Ministers of Public Enterprises and Electricity to strengthen actions against load shedding

Ministers of Public Enterprises and Electricity agree Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen actions against load shedding

President Cyril Ramaphosa has approved a Memorandum of Understanding entered into by Minister of Public Enterprises Pravin Gordhan and Minister of Electricity Kgosientsho Ramokgopa to better clarify their respective responsibilities with respect to Eskom and the resolution of the electricity crisis. The MoU establishes a firm basis for a collaborative…

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South Africa: Government Welcomes the Notable Increase in Employment

The continuous increase in employment is a demonstration that measures put in place by government, the partnership with business and labour to reduce unemployment and create opportunities for more jobs are steadily and firmly gaining traction

Government welcomes the increase in employment for the period June to September 2023 as per the 3rd Quarterly Employment Statistics (QES) report of Statistics South Africa. Minister in The Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni said that “The continuous increase in employment is a demonstration that measures put in place by government, the partnership…