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S. Africa is committed to enhance economic diplomacy
(MENAFN) South Africa is maintaining its focus on advancing national interests through targeted economic diplomacy and principled international engagement, even as rising global tariffs and trade disruptions create challenges, President Cyril...

South African Police Service hosts 27th INTERPOL African Regional Conference in Cape Town, 27 to 29 Aug
The South African Police Service (SAPS), under the leadership of Acting Minister of Police, Prof Firoz Cachalia, together with Deputy Ministers Dr Polly Boshielo and Mr Cassel Mathale, will proudly host the 27th INTERPOL African Regional...

South Africa Reveals Timeline for Local Elections
(MENAFN) South Africa’s Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) announced Tuesday that the next local government elections will take place between November 2, 2026, and the end of January 2027. During a press briefing in Pretoria, IEC Chief...

Sport, Arts and Culture on winners at South African Sport Awards 18th Edition
South Africa’s sporting heroes once again took center stage at the 18th annual South African Sport Awards, held at the iconic Sun City Superbowl—a night dedicated to honouring the champions, trailblazers, and unsung heroes who continue to elevate...

Trade, Industry and Competition on South African business delegation Outward Selling Mission to Nigeria and Ghana
A business delegation led by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) and comprising South African companies participating in the Outward Selling Mission (OSM) to Nigeria and Ghana, has arrived in Nigeria. The OSM is a two-leg...

Trade, Industry and Competition host partnering in business with Germany networking event in Cape Town, 28 to 29 Aug
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), in partnership with the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Change and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), will host the Partnering...

Science, Technology and Innovation announces winners of the 2025 South African Women in Science Awards
SAWiSA with DM 1V As South Africa continues to commemorate Women's Month, the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) proudly announces the winners of the 2025 South African Women in Science Awards (SAWiSA), held on 21 August 2025...

Minister Ronald Lamola briefs media on international developments, 27 Aug
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, will brief the media on recent developments relating to the implementation of South Africa’s foreign policy. The briefing takes place soon after South Africa’s...

Sport, Arts and Culture hosts 2025 National Arts & Culture Awards
The stage was alive with pride, artistry, and celebration as the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) hosted the 2025 National Arts & Culture Awards (NACA) at Sun City, Super Bowl. Recorded live to broadcast on SABC 1, the ceremony shone a...

S-Africa enhances trade relations with Japan
(MENAFN) South African President Cyril Ramaphosa met with Japanese business leaders in the renewable energy and automotive sectors during the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) in Yokohama, Japan, as part of a...

S-African leader states Africa does not need assistance
(MENAFN) South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on international partners, particularly Japan, to shift from aid-driven assistance to investment-based collaboration with Africa. Speaking at the Tokyo International Conference on African...

New Website to Keep Up with the Demand for Online Pet Food Delivery in South Africa
Zuki launches a new website to meet growing demand for affordable, trusted online pet food delivery in South Africa JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRICA, August 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Zuki, a well-established online pet store serving dog...

Western Cape Mobility visits visit to the South African Breweries’ Caledon Maltings facility
The Western Cape Mobility Department highlighted the crucial role of freight in driving the province’s economy with a recent visit to the South African Breweries’ (SAB) Caledon Maltings facility. SAB produces and distributes millions of litres of...

South Africa Moves Forward with Rail System Overhaul
(MENAFN) South Africa’s state-owned rail operator, Transnet, has officially completed the evaluation process for appointing private train companies to integrate into the national rail network, the country’s Transport Ministry confirmed. Transport...

South African President Discusses Ukraine Peace with European Leaders
(MENAFN) South African President Cyril Ramaphosa engaged in high-level talks with key European leaders on Saturday, intensifying diplomatic efforts to broker peace in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, according to a statement from the...

Sport, Arts and Culture on passing of Nandi Nyembe
It is with profound sorrow that the Nyembe Family, together with the National Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, announce the passing of one of South Africa’s most treasured icons of the arts, Mam’ Nandi Nyembe. Mam’ Nandi was far more than an...

Minister Patricia de Lille hosts G20 Tourism Ministers’ Meeting in Mpumalanga, 12 Sept
On Friday, 12 September 2025, the Minister of Tourism in the Republic of South Africa, Ms. Patricia de Lille, will host the G20 Tourism Ministers’ Meeting in the Mpumalanga province. The event will bring Tourism Minister’s together to finalise the...

S-African leader states Africa does not need aid
(MENAFN) South African President Cyril Ramaphosa called on international partners, especially Japan, to focus on investment and collaboration rather than aid in Africa. Speaking at the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD),...

NYDA warns against misinformation and fraudulent online behaviour
The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) is calling on the public, particularly South Africa’s youth, to exercise critical vigilance against the rise of misinformation and fraudulent online schemes through the #SpreadTruthNotHype campaign. We...

Eastern Cape Provincial Government and United Nations sign joint declaration of intent on cooperation, 27 Aug
Eastern Cape Provincial Government and United Nations to sign joint declaration of intent on cooperation The Eastern Cape Provincial Government, led by Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane, will on Wednesday, 27 August 2025 host the United Nations...