Press Releases

MEC Isaac Sileku and PRASA regional manager take train ride from Fish Hoek to Cape Town, 13 Oct

As part of Mobility Month celebrations, the Western Cape Mobility Minister, Isaac Sileku and PRASA Western Cape Regional Manager, Raymond Maseko, will embark on a train trip from Fish Hoek to Cape Town Station on Monday, 13 October 2025, between...

Deputy Minister Nomalungelo Gina lauds South Africa’s aspiring young engineers

The Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Nomalungelo Gina, has commended GE Vernova, PROTEC, and their partners for their contribution to advancing Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education in South...

Thousands of cars get recalled by BMW in S. Africa

(MENAFN) BMW has announced a large-scale recall of more than 12,000 vehicles in South Africa due to a potential safety defect that could lead to engine failure or even fires. The recall, conducted in coordination with the National Consumer...

Sport, Arts and Culture hosts Region 5 Marathon in Tshwane, 12 Oct

The countdown has officially begun! All roads lead to the Union Buildings in Tshwane on Sunday, 12 October 2025, where the Region 5 Marathon will set the capital ablaze with colour, culture, and competition. With entries continue to roll in and...

UNESCO supports landmark airborne and field biodiversity mapping in South Africa

In a landmark initiative to advance biodiversity science and conservation, UNESCO has supported the Biodiversity Survey of the Cape (BioSCape), a pioneering research project that combines advanced airborne technology with on-the-ground scientific...

Health convenes media and mental health stakeholder engagement session, 10 Oct

The Department of Health will on Friday, 10 October, convene a media and mental health stakeholder engagement session to discuss the burden of mental health in South Africa, including leading contributing factors, and recommendations to improve...

Umalusi briefs media on state of readiness of the 2025 exams, 15 Oct

The media is invited to the Umalusi briefing on the state of readiness of the public and private assessment bodies (Department of Basic Education, Department of Higher Education and Training, Independent Examinations Board and South African...

President Cyril Ramaphosa: Media briefing on working visit to European Union, Brussels, Belgium

CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY President Ursula von der Leyen, Ambassadors, Ministers, Members of the media, It is a great honour and a privilege to have been invited to participate in the Global Gateway Forum. This initiative is opening up new...

South African Activists Released by Israel Land in Jordan

(MENAFN) South African activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla, who were held by Israeli authorities, have been released and have safely reached Jordan, confirmed the South African Department of International Relations and Cooperation. In an...

Media accreditation for Special Official Funeral of Ambassador Nathi Mthethwa

The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) invite members of the media who wish to cover the Special Official Funeral of the Late South Africa’s Ambassador to the Republic of France, Nathi Mthethwa to apply for media accreditation....

South Africa Fast Food Market Size Expected to Reach $4.9 Billion by 2026

South Africa fast food market size was valued at $2.7 billion in 2018, and is projected to reach $4.9 billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 7.9% WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, October 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The South Africa fast food...

BMW Launches Recall of 12,491 Vehicles in South Africa

(MENAFN) BMW and South Africa’s National Consumer Commission (NCC) have jointly announced a significant recall affecting more than 12,000 vehicles from multiple BMW model lines, marking the company’s second large-scale recall in the country within...

South Africa Raises Alarm Over Decline in Vulture Numbers

(MENAFN) South Africa’s government has issued a warning about a significant drop in vulture populations, emphasizing that ongoing losses could lead to severe environmental repercussions. In a statement delivered on Monday, Dion George, the...

Trade, Industry and Competition on South African abalone industry sight of European market

The South Africa Abalone Export Council has set its sight on the European market as part of its market diversification strategy. The Chief Executive Officer of the council, Ms Rhomona Gounden, is currently representing the sector at the...

Family of late S. African envoy of France wants clarity of his death

(MENAFN) The family of South Africa’s Ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa, is demanding answers regarding the circumstances of his death in Paris as his body is set to be repatriated. Mthethwa, 58, died on October 2, 2025, after falling from the...

Cloud Social Media Management Market to Hit $26.15 Billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 13.30%, says Coherent Market Insights

Burlingame, CA, Oct. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Global Cloud Social Media Management Market is estimated to be valued at USD 10.91 Bn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 26.15 Bn by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of...

Israel Set to Release South African Global Sumud Flotilla Activists

(MENAFN) After several days held in an Israeli prison, South African members of the Global Sumud Flotilla are set for release and will return to South Africa via Jordan, the South African Department of International Relations and Cooperation...

Forty Under 40 South Africa Returns to Celebrate the Nation’s Most Influential Young Leaders

JOHANNESBURG , JOHANNESBURG , SOUTH AFRICA, October 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The much anticipated 3rd Forty Under 40 South Africa Awards returns this year with a grand celebration of the nation’s most accomplished and inspiring young...

National Youth Development Agency briefs media ahead of Youth Consultation 2025, 9 Oct

The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) invites members of the media to a media briefing to be addressed by the Executive Chairperson, Dr. Sunshine Myende, together with members of the NYDA Board. The briefing will precede the Youth...

Golden Reel International Film Festival (GRIFF) Officially Launches

A Global Celebration of the Truth, Beauty, and Power of Film LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The world of independent cinema is gaining a bold new platform with the official launch of the Golden Reel...