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The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa
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Deputy Minister Mhlauli and Deputy Minister Mathale to engage stakeholders in Gugulethu

The engagement will take place at the Fezeka Municipal Chambers at 16h00

The Deputy Minister in The Presidency, Nonceba Mhlauli, together with the Deputy Minister of Police, Cassel Mathale, will on Wednesday, 5 November 2025, lead a Stakeholder Engagement Session in Gugulethu. The engagement will take place at the Fezeka Municipal Chambers at 16h00. This session forms part of Government’s ongoing efforts to…

Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
Source: Republic of South Africa: The Parliament |

International Relations Committee Successfully Begins Eight-Day European Oversight Visit

The ambassadors expressed their appreciation for the committee’s oversight objectives, as presented by the Chairperson of the committee, Mr Supra Mahumapelo

The Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation had a successful oversight session with the first group of 10 South African Heads of Mission in Europe. The committee is currently on an eight-day oversight visit in Europe. The committee’s first meeting in the South African Embassy in Brussels in Belgium…

Amnesty International
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South Africa: Government is failing millions of people trapped in informal settlements and impacted by the climate crisis – new report

While South Africa’s Disaster Management Act and National Disaster Management Framework aim to reduce the risk of disaster, there is ample evidence that not enough is being done towards this end

The government is putting the well-being and in many cases the lives of the more than five million people living in South Africa’s informal settlements at risk by failing to provide them with access to quality housing and essential services, Amnesty International South Africa said in a new report.  These…

Africa Tech Festival
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MEDIA ALERT - Microsoft’s Lillian Barnard Joins Africa Tech Festival 2025 Speaker Line-Up

Barnard will participate in the Keynote Fireside C-Suite Dialogue on the topic of “Leading Africa’s Digital Transformation”, sharing insights on how leadership is evolving in a digital-first world

Africa Tech Festival (www.AfricaTechFestival.com) 2025, the continent’s most influential technology event, has confirmed Lillian Barnard, Chief of Enterprise Partners for Microsoft Middle East & Africa, as one of its headline speakers. Barnard will participate in the Keynote Fireside C-Suite Dialogue on the topic of “Leading Africa’s Digital Transformation”, sharing insights on how leadership is evolving in a digital-first world. The…

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Mukuru and JUMO partner to launch responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered credit solution in South Africa

Fast Loan set to help customers build credit profiles, alleviate financial pressure, and participate in the formal financial system

Mukuru (www.Mukuru.com), a leading next-generation financial services platform, has partnered with AI-powered banking technology provider JUMO to launch ‘ Fast Loan’, a scalable, mobile-first credit solution designed to address a critical gap in South Africa’s financial ecosystem. According to TransUnion (https://apo-opa.co/4nVVSPL), 16.8 million people in South Africa remain outside the…

Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
Source: Republic of South Africa: The Parliament |

Higher Education Committee Chairperson Notes Dr Stander’s Resignation from National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) Board

The committee thanks Dr Stander for her contribution and wishes her well in her future endeavours

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, Mr Tebogo Letsie, has noted the resignation of Dr Karen Stander as Chairperson of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) Board. Mr Letsie said the committee was shocked to learn of Dr Stander’s resignation. However, he respects her decision and…

Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
Source: Republic of South Africa: The Parliament |

Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) Continues with Oversight Enquiry into Financial Matter of Road Accident Fund (RAF)

On Wednesday Mr Stephen Msiza will testify on the procurement of close protection services for the former RAF CEO, Mr Collins Letsoalo that exceeded the R480 000 limit set by the Board of the RAF

The Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) will this week continue with its oversight enquiry into the financial management and related affairs of the Road Accident Fund (RAF). On Tuesday, former PwC employee Mr Johan van Huyststeen will testify on the nature of the advice sought by the RAF regarding…

The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa
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South Africa: President Cyril Ramaphosa appoints Electoral Commissioners

The President wishes the commissioners well in safeguarding the integrity of diverse elections in the country

President Cyril Ramaphosa has in terms of Section 6 of the Electoral Commission Act and on the recommendation of the National Assembly appointed commissioners of the Independent Electoral Commission who will serve for a period of seven years. Mrs Joyce Pitso will serve as a full-time member of the Electoral…

Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
Source: Republic of South Africa: The Parliament |

Statement by the Presiding Officers on Proteas Women’s Historic World Cup Achievement

On behalf of the people of South Africa, Parliament expresses its profound gratitude to the Proteas Women

The Presiding Officers of Parliament, led by the Speaker of the National Assembly, Ms Thoko Didiza, and the Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, Ms Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane, extend their heartfelt congratulations to the Proteas Women for their historic performance in the 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup. While the team…

Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
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International Relations Committee Chairperson Condemns Killing of Civilians in Sudan

The committee adds its voice to that of the South African government calling upon the Sudanese armed forces and the Rapid Support Forces to immediately and unconditionally implement an verifiable cessation of hostilities

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Supra Mahumapelo, has condemned in the strongest possible terms the continuing gruesome killings of civilians and attacks on essential services, such as healthcare centres, in Sudan. He said the persistent acts of impunity that have resulted in a…