Press Releases

South African Government

President Cyril Ramaphosa has wished the Jewish community in South Africa and around the world a peaceful, safe, and joyous Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. “As the Jewish community enters the period of the high holy days, we are reminded of the...

South African Government

Fight against organised environmental crime continues as parrot hatchlings are cared for On Thursday 10 September 2026, Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, David Maynier, visited the South African National Biodiversity Institute...

South African Government

Fight against organised environmental crime continues as parrot hatchlings are cared for On Thursday 10 September 2026, Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, David Maynier, visited the South African National Biodiversity Institute...

South African Government

Acting Director-General of the GCIS, Ms Nomonde Mnukwa, Members of the GCIS Management Committee, Dr Patrick Sokhela of the Department of Public Service and Administration, Mr Willie Vukela, Director-General of the Department of Sport, Arts and...

South African Government

Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition in South Africa, Mr Zuko Godlimpi, Director General of the Confederation of Indian Industry, Mr Chandrajit Banerjee, Business Leaders, Members of the Diplomatic Corps, Ladies and gentlemen, Good...

High Commission of Cyprus in the UK

As the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General reminded us a few years ago, “The UN is the product of hope”. Eighty-one years after its birth, that hope is being tested.

South African Government

Your Excellency, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Fellow BRICS Leaders, Honourable Ministers, Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, I wish to extend my appreciation to you, Prime Minister Modi, for convening this important discussion.

South African Government

On the occasion of the 81st anniversary of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam Your Excellency, Ambassador Mr Nguyen Trong Kien Excellencies, Ambassadors and High Commissioners Members of the Diplomatic Community, Distinguished Guests Ladies and...

South African Government

Your Excellency Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Your Excellencies, Heads of State and Government, Representatives of BRICS Partner Countries, Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen, The 20th anniversary of BRICS is a moment to reaffirm our...

International Committee of the Red Cross

I am joined today by my esteemed colleagues to address you on behalf of Brazil, China, France, Kazakhstan, South Africa, and my own country Jordan.

UNESCO

From dialogue to cooperation The vision and purpose of the Biennale of Luanda – Pan-African Forum for a Culture of Peace and Non-Violence took centre stage in the first session, which examined how the Biennale has evolved into a platform for...

South African Government

Mphathi woHlelo; Mangibingelele ngibonge kuNobhala we Thulani Temple uBaba uDlamini; Ngibingelele no Buholi bonke bama Nazaretha obukhona lapha; Abafundisi, oMama, Amakhosazana kanye neNtsha yaleliBandla; Ubuholi besifundazwe KwaZulu-Natal esinabo...

South African Government

Fellow Leaders, Excellencies, Members of the diplomatic community, Business leaders, Esteemed Chairpersons and Members of the BRICS Business Council, Ladies and gentlemen, Let me begin by congratulating the Chairpersons and members of the BRICS...

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

On September 21, 2026, Special Envoy Zhai Jun of the Chinese Government on the Middle East Issue met with Head of the Middle East and North Africa Division of the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs Monika Schmutz Kirgöz at the latter’s...

South African Government

The Western Cape Government is concerned about the last-minute and seemingly chaotic way the national Heritage Day celebration has been moved from KwaZulu-Natal to the Western Cape. Heritage Day belongs to all South Africans.

South African Government

29 young South Africans take on the world at the WorldSkills International Competition in Shanghai, China NSF Acting CEO joins Deputy Minister Dube-Ncube and Director-General Sishi in backing Team South Africa SHANGHAI, CHINA: Twenty-nine young...

South African Government

The Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Ms Bernice Swarts, will lead a nationwide campaign to plant ten million trees on Heritage Day, 24 September 2026. The campaign forms part of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Presidential...

South African Government

Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie, has congratulated South Africa’s athletes on securing fifteen medals, including nine gold, at the 30th Tug-of-War World Championships.

South African Government

Premier of North West province, Mr Lazarus Mokgosi and Deputy Minister in The Presidency, Mr Kenny Morolong, will on Tuesday, 22 September 2026, lead the North West provincial launch of the Milestones of Freedom campaign at Philemon Masinga...

South African Government

Programme Director; Mr Lazarus Kagiso Mokgosi, Premier of the North West; Ms Nikiwe Num, Executive Mayor of Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality; Mr Xolile Nxasana, Speaker of Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality; Mr Fikile Mahlophe,...