Press Releases

South African Government

The Department of Water and Sanitation's (DWS) latest weekly state of reservoirs report indicates that the Integrated Vaal River System (IVRS) remains in a strong and stable condition, despite minor week-on-week fluctuations in water levels across...

South African Government

Vaal Dam remains above full capacity despite marginal weekly decline.

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....

South African Government

Vaal Dam remains above full capacity despite marginal weekly decline.

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

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

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...

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

Recent negative commentary and misleading media narratives emerging from parts of West Africa, particularly in relation to concerns raised in sections of Nigeria and Ghana, have portrayed South Africa as a country defined by xenophobia or...

South African Government

Your Majesty King Letsie III, The Right Honourable Prime Minister, Ntsokoane Samuel Matekane, Honourable Ministers, Principal Chiefs of Madingoaneng and Mokhotlong, High Commissioners and members of the Diplomatic Corps, Representatives of the...

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

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

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

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 Department of Water and Sanitation’s (DWS) latest weekly State of Reservoirs report indicates that the Integrated Vaal River System (IVRS) continues to maintain strong and stable storage levels despite moderate declines recorded at some major...

South African Government

Minister Majodina and Lesotho’s Minister Moleko to unveil the Tunnel Drilling Machine to activate excavation of the 38 km Polihali Water Transfer Tunnel The Minister of Water and Sanitation, Pemmy Majodina and Deputy Minister David Mahlobo...

South African Government

The Minister of the Department of Home Affairs & Chairperson of Inter-Ministerial Committee on Border Management, Dr Leon Schreiber The Deputy Minister of the Department of Home Affairs, Mr Njabulo Nzuza The Acting Director-General of the...

South African Government

A. ISSUES IN THE ENVIRONMENT 1. Comprehensive Approach to Managing Migration in South Africa 1.1 Cabinet extended its appreciation to South Africans who participated in peaceful protests against irregular migration and commended the National Joint...

South African Government

Madame Speaker, Honourable Morakane Mosupyoe; Deputy Speaker, Honourable Nomvuyo Mhlakaza-Manamela; Members of the Executive Council; Chief Whip of the Governing Party, Honourable Lesego Makhubela; Honourable members of the Legislature; Leaders of...