Source: Republic of South Africa: Department of International Relations and Cooperation |

South Africa condemns Israeli attacks on Iran

South Africa extends its sincere condolences to the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the families of all victims

South Africa expresses profound concern regarding the attacks conducted by Israel on targets within Iran on 13 June 2025, including reported impacts on military areas, nuclear facilities, and civilian infrastructure. Reports of civilian casualties, alongside military personnel, are deeply troubling. These actions raise serious concerns under international law, including the…

Source: Republic of South Africa: The Parliament |

South Africa: Police Chairperson Welcomes Service Interventions, Especially Adoption of Technology and Capacitation of Detectives

As the SAPS look for ways to integrate and optimise their existing technologies, the Chairperson has urged them to engage the private sector so as to widen the scope for more solutions

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, Mr Ian Cameron, welcomes the service enhancement initiatives announced by the Minister of Police, Mr Senzo Mchunu, and the National Commissioner. Many of the interventions announced can create the necessary ripple effect needed to combat crime. The capacitation of both the detectives…

Source: The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa |

Deputy President Mashatile undertakes a Working Visit to Russia alongside St Petersburg International Economic Forum

The Working Visit will take place in two cities in the Russian Federation, namely Moscow and St. Petersburg for high-level engagements as well as economic diplomacy activities

Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile will undertake a Working Visit to the Russian Federation on 17-21 June 2025, aimed at strengthening bilateral economic and trade ties between South Africa and Russia. The purpose of the Working Visit is to strengthen bilateral economic and trade ties between South Africa and the…

Source: The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa |

South Africa: Presidency clarifies role of foundations in the National Dialogue preparations

Preparations for the National Convention and other activities are currently being undertaken by a National Dialogue Preparatory Task Team made up of representatives from various foundations, civil society organisations and the Presidency

The Presidency has noted various media reports on the National Dialogue that are based on incorrect or incomplete information. In this regard, the Presidency wishes to clarify the following: The National Dialogue is to be an inclusive process in which all South Africans will have an opportunity to participate as…

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Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) Executive Secretary Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 Amid Focus on Enhancing Local Capacity

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board continues to work closely with stakeholders to unlock greater value from the oil and gas industry

Felix Omatsola Ogbe, Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) – the organization tasked with overseeing Nigerian content plans developed by operators -, has joined the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025 conference to discuss strategies for enhancing capacity building and local participation…

Source: Republic of South Africa: The Parliament |

Committee Chairperson Calls on Eastern Cape (EC) Education Department to Attend to Infrastructure Damage

The provincial government revised the number of the deceased due to floods to be around 49

The Select Committee on Education, Sciences and the Creative Industries has called on the provincial Department of Education in the Eastern Cape to proactively determine infrastructure damage and the number of learners affected by the weekend floods. The Chairperson of the committee, Mr Makhi Feni, said the floods happened just…

Source: Republic of South Africa: The Parliament |

Committee on Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Adopts Budget Vote Reports

The department aims to protect the quality of statistical information, implement a continuous population survey and modernise its business operating model

The Portfolio Committee on Planning Monitoring and Evaluation adopted its budget vote for the Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (DPME), Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), and Brand South Africa for the 2025/26 financial year. The Chairperson of the committee, Ms Teliswa Mgweba, said the committee focussed on the alignment…

Source: Republic of South Africa: The Parliament |

Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) Committee Chairperson Calls for Assistance for Flood Victims in Eastern Cape and KZN

The committee has noted reports of injuries arising from damage to houses and other infrastructure in parts of KZN in the past few days as a result of adverse weather conditions

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Dr Zweli Mkhize, has noted with sadness the severe flooding that has left 49 people dead so far and others without homes as flood waters washed away houses and destroyed road infrastructure in the Eastern Cape. According to…

Source: Republic of South Africa: The Parliament |

Basic Education Committee Chairperson Deeply Saddened by Eastern Cape Floods, Express Condolences

The committee is particularly heartbroken by the tragic incident in which a scholar transport minibus, carrying learners, was swept away by raging floodwaters near Mthatha

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Basic Education, Ms Joy Maimela, has expressed her profound sadness and concern following the devastating floods in the Eastern Cape province, which have led to significant loss of life, displacement and widespread damage to infrastructure, including critical school facilities and scholar transport. The…

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African Energy Chamber (AEC) Launches Specialized Advisory Services to Support African Energy Investments

Through a combination of sector expertise, technical proficiency and market insight, the AEC enables clients to capture value, manage risk and achieve sustainable growth in complex energy markets

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (EnergyChamber.org) – representing the voice of the African energy sector – has launched specialized Advisory Services to support the development of the African energy sector. Aligned with the organizations broader mandate to improve the landscape of the African energy sector and support a results-focused business…