Press Releases

South African Government

Minister Pemmy Majodina and her Lesotho counterpart to officially open two newly completed bridges this week as part quarterly oversight to the Lesotho Highlands Water Project Phase 2 The Minister of Water and Sanitation, Ms Pemmy Majodina is in...

South African Government

Programme Director, Members of the Media, Fellow South Africans, Good Morning Once again thank you very much for the opportunity to address you on the important matter of migration management in our country and the efforts of government in dealing...

South African Government

The South African Government congratulates two South African journalists who have been recognised for excellence in journalism at the 2026 SADC Media Awards, announced during the 46th Ordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government in...

South African Government

Vaal River System maintains strong water storage levels amid weekly fluctuations The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) continues to monitor the major dams that form part of the Integrated Vaal River System (IVRS), with the latest assessment...

South African Government

The Electoral Commission will tomorrow convene a high-level consultation with the Royal Leaders of South Africa (ROLESA), the umbrella organisation representing kings, queens and members of royal families across South Africa.

UNESCO

Southern Africa is taking steps towards more harmonised data governance as countries seek to overcome fragmented frameworks, capacity gaps and uneven levels of policy maturity that can constrain cross-border data flows, regional integration and...

UNESCO

Lesotho has taken a significant step towards strengthening quality physical education and developing a skilled sports workforce with the launch of the Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and Sport at the National University of Lesotho (NUL)....

South African Government

Master of Ceremonies, Prof. Nick Binedell, Founder of GIBS Business School, Former President Kgalema Motlanthe, Mrs Gugu Motlanthe, Executive Trustee, The Kgalema Motlanthe Foundation, Business associates, Delegates, Colleagues Good Morning, I am...

South African Government

SABIO BEECON 2026 Theme: Pollinators for Food Security, Economic Growth and Rural Transformation Programme Director, Chairperson of the South African Bee Industry Organisation, Ms Tumi Mobu, Honourable MEC Madoda Sambatha, Director-General, Mr...

South African Government

Theme: Pollinators for food security, economic growth and rural transformation Programme Director; Chairperson of the South African Bee Industry Organisation, Ms Tumi Mobu; Honourable MEC Madoda Sambatha; Director-General, Mr Mooketsa Ramasodi;...

South African Government

Programme Director, Your Majesty, Your Excellencies Heads of State and Government, Honourable Ministers and Members of the SACU Council, Executive Secretary of SACU, Mr Dumisani Masilela, Members of Parliament and members of the diplomatic corps,...

South African Government

Programme Director, Your Majesty, Your Excellencies Heads of State and Government, Honourable Ministers and Members of the SACU Council, Executive Secretary of SACU, Mr Dumisani Masilela, Members of Parliament and members of the diplomatic corps,...

South African Government

President Ramaphosa to address 9th summit of SACU Heads of State and Government President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Friday, 26 June 2026, officially open and address the 9th Summit of the Southern Africa Customs Union Heads of State and Government....

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China

On July 18, 2026, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met in Shanghai with Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations of Lesotho Limpho Tau, who is in China for the 2026 World AI...

South African Government

Good day members of the Media Thank you once again for honoring our invitation to the IMC media briefing and for your consistent balanced coverage of the current migration developments and the associated events that are unfolding in this regard....

Government of Ireland

Minister for Migration Colm Brophy has announced, with effect from Monday 15 June 2026, nationals of Nicaragua, Saint Kitts and Nevis and Saint Lucia will be required to obtain a visa before travelling to Ireland.

South African Government

Pretoria: Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi will, on Wednesday 27 May, deliver a keynote address at the opening session of East and Southern Africa Sub-Regional Mental Health Inter-Country Learning Workshop in Johannesburg.

South African Government

Opening remarks Sixth Session of Bi-National Commission State Visit to Botswana, 21 May 2026, Gaborone, Botswana Your Excellency President Duma Gideon Boko, Ministers and Deputy Ministers from both delegations High Commissioners of our respective...

South African Government

Botswana-South Africa Business Forum State Visit to Gaborone, Botswana Programme Director, Your Excellency, President Duma Gideon Boko, Honourable Ministers and Officials, Business Leaders from Botswana and South Africa, Distinguished Guests,...

South African Government

The Deputy Minister of Transport visits Pongola to assess the state of cross-border operations and to promote road safety In an effort to assess the state of operations at Golela Border Post as well as to ensure the safe transportation of people...