Press Releases
Looking for more press releases? Explore our full press release archive by date to access past announcements, news updates, and media releases published on South Africa Political Times.
Deputy President Paul Mashatile addresses National Arts and Culture Awards and South African Sports Awards, 22 and 24 Aug
South African Government
·
August 22, 2025
Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile will on Friday, 22 August and Sunday 24 August 2025, attend and deliver remarks at the National Arts and Culture Awards (NACA) and the South African Sports Awards (SASA) scheduled to take place at Sun...
Minister Dean Macpherson and Premier Alan Winde on Knoflokskraal land occupation in Theewaterskloof Municipality
South African Government
·
August 22, 2025
Joint media release by Western Cape Premier Alan Winde and Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Dean Macpherson On Friday, 22 August 2025, Premier Alan Winde, hosted an inter-governmental meeting together with Public Works and...
Deputy President Paul Mashatile attends National Arts and Culture Awards and South African Sports Awards, 22 and 24 Aug
South African Government
·
August 22, 2025
Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile will on Friday, 22 August and Sunday 24 August 2025, attend and deliver remarks at the National Arts and Culture Awards (NACA) and the South African Sports Awards (SASA) scheduled to take place at Sun...
Deputy Minister Andries Nel: South African Law Reform Commission Workshop
South African Government
·
August 22, 2025
Professor Domingo, Members of the Commission, distinguished presenters, colleagues, and guests, good morning. Thank you very much for the opportunity to join you today at this important workshop of the South African Law Reform Commission. Meeting...
Deputy Minister Nomalungelo Gina: Opening address at South African Women in Science Awards
South African Government
·
August 22, 2025
Programme Director, Ms. Sakina Kanwendo, Executive Mayor of Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality, Cllr Gregory Nthlatsi, Premier of the Free State, Ms. Maqueen Letsoha-Mathae; Chairperson of our Portfolio Committee on STI, Ms. Tsakane Shiviti....
Minister Barbara Creecy: Announcement of outcome of Transnet’s slot application process
South African Government
·
August 22, 2025
Members of the Media, Distinguished Stakeholders, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is with great excitement that I stand before you today to announce that Transnet, through its operating division Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM), has completed...
President Cyril Ramaphosa: South Africa - Japan Business Forum on African Development Summit
South African Government
·
August 22, 2025
Programme Director, Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Parks Tau, Ministers, Ambassadors, Business and Industry leaders, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentleman, It is a privilege to deliver these keynote remarks at a forum that...
Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa: National Urban Forum 2025
South African Government
·
August 22, 2025
Programme Director, Deputy Minister Masemola, Honourable Ministers and Deputy Ministers, Leaders of SALGA, SACN, UN-Habitat, and our municipal delegations, Distinguished guests, colleagues, and partners in development, Good morning. It is an...
Minister Thembi Simelane: National Urban Forum
South African Government
·
August 22, 2025
Programme Director Minister VF Hlabisa (cohost of the NUF) Honourable Ministers Honourable Premier of KwaZulu-Natal Province Cllr Bheke Stofile, President of SALGA Mayors and Councillors Traditional leaders Mr Oumar Sylla, UN-Habitat Regional...
Minister Aaron Motsoaledi engages with stakeholders on NHI in Cape Town, 21 Aug
South African Government
·
August 21, 2025
Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi will on Thursday, 21 August engage medical students and healthcare community at the University of Cape Town on the National Health Insurance Act, a legislative reform meant to achieve universal health...
S-African telecom lading company investigated in US
MENAFN
·
August 21, 2025
(MENAFN) South African telecom giant MTN has revealed that it is under investigation by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) via a grand jury inquiry concerning its former subsidiaries in Afghanistan and Iran. The company disclosed the probe in its...
Deputy Minister Bernice Swarts: SALGA National Urban Forum
South African Government
·
August 22, 2025
SALGA President, Councillor Bheki Stofile Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen This gathering comes in the midst of the celebrations for Women’s month. I would like to acknowledge the role of women in all spheres of life including the role...
Minister John Steenhuisen: GCCA Africa Conference 2025 in Durban
South African Government
·
August 22, 2025
Good morning, distinguished delegates, industry leaders, government colleagues, and friends of African agriculture. It is both a privilege and a pleasure to address this year’s GCCA Africa Conference. The conversations taking place here matter,...
Deputy Minister Mkhuleko Hlengwa inspects provincial road maintenance grant site in Cape Town, 21 Aug
South African Government
·
August 21, 2025
Members of the media are invited to a Provincial Road Maintenance Grant (PRMG) engagement in Cape Town. During this engagement, Deputy Minister of Transport, Mr. Mkhuleko Hlengwa, will inspect the implementation of the PRMG- funded infrastructure...
International Relations and Cooperation on farm crime
South African Government
·
August 22, 2025
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) committed to updating its initial statement on the 2024 US Human Rights Report, specifically its commentary on the safety situation in South Africa’s rural and farming communities....
Nokia and INX-ZA future-proof internet connectivity for South Africa’s digital communities
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
·
August 21, 2025
Press Release Nokia and INX-ZA future-proof internet connectivity for South Africa’s digital communities End users gain access to high-capacity, high-availability internet exchange services INX-ZA unlocks 400GE-ready peering infrastructure,...
S-Africa enhances economic relations with India
MENAFN
·
August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) South Africa’s Trade, Industry, and Competition Minister Parks Tau will lead a delegation to Mumbai and Delhi from August 25 to 29 at the invitation of Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, aiming to strengthen trade...
Deputy Minister Namane Dickson Masemola addresses 2025 Linguistics Society of South Africa (LSSA) Conference, 20 Aug
South African Government
·
August 21, 2025
The Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), Dr. Namane Dickson Masemola, will address the 2025 Linguistics Society of South Africa (LSSA) Conference, taking place from 19–22 August 2025. The conference, convened...
Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi: VUT Women's Dialogue
South African Government
·
August 21, 2025
Programme Director, Ms Moreen Rathopo Mayor of Sedibeng District Municipality, Cllr Lerato Maloka Chairperson of council, Prof Radebe Vice Chancellor & Principal of VUT, Prof Khehla Ndlovu Vice Chancellor and Principal of Central University of...
Deputy Minister Nomalungelo Gina: Launch of iris the teaching robot
South African Government
·
August 21, 2025
Programme Director DDG for KZN Education, Curriculum, Mr Mbongiseni Mazibuko Ms Thembeka Ndlovu Distinguished guests Ladies and gentlemen It is my pleasure, on behalf of the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation, to be present at this...