Midrand: Recent developments in global trade, which include tariff hikes, have underscored the urgent need for South Africa to diversify its markets. This also includes deepened value addition and expanded participation of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME), and historically disadvantaged enterprises in global and regional value chains. Against this

Cape town: The Department of Social Development, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), and the National Development Agency (NDA) have been recognized for their notable performance during the 2024/2025 financial year. Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe presented the annual reports to the Portfolio Committee on Social Development in Parliament,

Pretoria: South Africa and Nigeria have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in science, technology, and innovation (STI), emphasizing it as a priority within their science diplomacy agendas. The Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Nomalungelo Gina, engaged with Alexander Temitope Ajayi, Acting High Commissioner of Nigeria to

Pretoria: President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared that the late Ambassador Emmanuel Nkosinathi “Nathi” Mthethwa will be honored with a Special Official Funeral Category 2. The funeral service is set to take place at KwaMbonambi in KwaZulu-Natal on Sunday, 12 October 2025. According to South African Government News Agency, Ambassador Mthethwa,

Kimberley: Government has condemned all forms of physical or verbal attacks directed at police officers or any law enforcement officers. ‘Such actions are not only criminal and punishable by law, but they also endanger the very individuals sworn to protect communities and uphold public safety,’ said Deputy Government spokesperson William

Cape town: President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Brussels in the Kingdom of Belgium following a successful official visit to Ireland. At the invitation of the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, President Ramaphosa will lead South Africa’s participation in the Global Gateway Forum (GGF), taking place

Pretoria: President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Angie Motshekga, to serve as Acting President of the Republic of South Africa during the concurrent absence from the country of both the President and the Deputy President. According to South African Government News Agency, this appointment

Cape town: Over the past decade, South Africa’s ocean economy has attracted more than R4 billion in investment, with government contributions drawing in significant private capital. ‘Our oceans are a national treasure. If we use them wisely, they will feed families, power industries, and provide work for generations. If we