On behalf of the government and the people of South Africa I congratulate my dear brother and friend, President @LulaOficial and the people of Brazil. This victory will echo beyond the shores of Brazil. It is a victory for the global south and progressive forces throughout the…Mostrar mais

Beyond the funds that have been dedicated over the next three years to growing the economy, creating jobs and fighting poverty, this MTBPS signals confidence and stability. It shows that we have made significant progress along the path of recovery and demonstrates our commitmen…Mostrar mais

We thank Minister Hlabisa for his leadership of this reform process.   We thank the many institutions, researchers, practitioners and citizens whose contributions have brought us to this point.   We now have a shared policy direction.   We must now show the courage, determination…Mostrar mais

A capable state must deliver where people live, work and raise their children.   A developmental state must improve their quality of life.   A democratic state must earn and keep the trust of its people.

The White Paper outlines a clear path towards a differentiated model that would link powers and functions to a municipality’s size, capability and performance. It calls for constitutional and legislative amendments to be considered where necessary to implement this.

The White Paper sets out to tackle dysfunction by reforming the entire system, not merely by responding to its symptoms.

Today, more than 90% of households have access to electricity.   More than 87% have access to piped water.   Between 2004 and 2025, the number of households with municipal piped water rose from 9.2 million to just under 16 million.   Two-thirds of households have access to flush…Mostrar mais

This year we mark 30 years since our democratic Constitution was signed into law.   This reform goes to the very foundation of that constitutional order – the ability of the state to improve the quality of life of all citizens.

This revised White Paper lays the foundation for far-reaching legislative, institutional and financial reform of the entire local government system.   This White Paper represents a fundamental reassessment of how local government is structured, financed, managed and held accounta…Mostrar mais

We must therefore acknowledge, without qualification, that too many of our municipalities are failing to meet the needs and expectations of the people they are meant to serve. Too many communities have grown accustomed to services that are unreliable, infrastructure that is dete…Mostrar mais

As we advance the priorities agreed at the 46th Ordinary Summit, our efforts must deliver tangible improvements in the lives of our people: greater security, stronger regional production, employment opportunities and shared prosperity.

We congratulate the Incoming Chairperson of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation.   We reaffirm our support for the Organ as it undertakes the important task of safeguarding the peacefulness and the stability of our region.

I congratulate the newly appointed Deputy Executive Secretary for Regional Integration.   This role within the Secretariat is vital as we proceed with greater determination and purpose to build a Southern African economy that draws together the comparative strengths of all Membe…Mostrar mais

We look to the Secretariat to strengthen coordination, accelerate implementation of the regional integration programmes and report regularly on progress and obstacles requiring our attention.

Dear Fellow South African,     This week, the second Bana Pele Leadership Summit is taking place in Gauteng. Bana Pele means ‘children first’ in Sesotho. It is a campaign led by the Department of Basic Education to strengthen and transform the delivery of early learning in the co…Mostrar mais

Let us give every child a strong start.   Let us make sure that no child falls behind before they even reach school.   Let us truly put our children first, Bana Pele.   I wish the Bana Pele Leadership Summit 2026 well as it takes forward this vital undertaking, to build the futur…Mostrar mais

To every one of you serving our children, we say: we see you, we value you and South Africa is grateful.   I call on every South African to join the #BanaPele movement.

The #BanaPele Shared Blueprint belongs to all South Africans.   It is a shared vision, made possible by the men and women of this sector: practitioners, social workers, administrators, staff and government officials.

Sending a child to an early learning centre is not only about making sure they are safe and fed.   It is about structured learning in early literacy and numeracy that prepares them for formal schooling.   It is about closing the developmental gaps that leave millions of our child…Mostrar mais

South Africa joins people across the world in welcoming His Holiness Pope Leo’s return to the Vatican following surgery. We wish His Holiness a full and comfortable recovery that will allow him to continue his life of service and spiritual leadership to Catholics and humanity at…Mostrar mais

[WATCH] [WATCH] Public Meeting with ANC President, Cde Cyril Ramaphosa in Mfuleni, Western Cape

[WATCH] [WATCH] Public Meeting with ANC President, Cde Cyril Ramaphosa in Mfuleni, Western Cape

[WATCH] [WATCH] Public Meeting with ANC President, Cde Cyril Ramaphosa in Mfuleni, Western Cape

The task before us is to turn the progress we have made in stabilising the economy into a sustained period of higher growth, industrial expansion and large-scale employment creation.   It is investments such as Gamsberg Phase II that will help us achieve this. #InvestSA

At the 1st South Africa Investment Conference in 2018, #Vedanta Zinc International was among the companies that made substantial commitments to our investment programme.   Its commitment of approximately R21 billion was an important endorsement of South Africa’s economic potenti…Mostrar mais

Inaugural Vedanta Zinc International (VZI) Gamsberg Phase II Expansion Project

On behalf of the government and people of South Africa, I offer warm congratulations to His Excellency President @PaulKagame and the government and people of Rwanda on securing a 10-year agreement to host the Formula 1 African Grand Prix. South Africa shares in the pride with w…Mostrar mais

Our nation’s lined up on the sidelines of the National Senior Certificate Examinations to cheer on the Matric Class of 2026. As matriculants, you have had 12 years of preparation for this moment and the possibilities awaiting you in the rest of your life. On behalf of governmen…Mostrar mais

Through the Proactive Land Acquisition Strategy, we are releasing approximately 2.5 million hectares of state-owned land in various parts of the country to black farmers and providing them with title deeds.   🔗 mcusercontent.com/dcd34ec94620d939a2de5e60...Mostrar mais

National Senior Certificate Exams - Pledge Signing

The Free State is one of South Africa’s major agricultural provinces.   Our objective must be to move beyond primary production towards agro-processing, beneficiation, packaging, manufacturing and market access.

Today, we are here to launch a provincial programme for catalytic investment and industrialisation. It is a demonstration of confidence in the provincial economy. We are announcing 3 investment initiatives totalling more than R120 billion.

The strategic location of the Maluti-a-Phofung Special Economic Zone – in the province that sits at the centre of our country – makes it a vital precinct.

Free State Catalytic Investment & Industrialisation Launch

As an asset within our National System of Innovation, FuturePHARMA’s success will ultimately be measured by the technologies developed, the companies supported, the partnerships created, the skills strengthened and the innovations that go on to make a difference.

The success of FuturePHARMA will depend on the partnerships that are built around it: partnerships between Government, universities, research councils, industry, regulators, investors and other stakeholders.

South Africa has a proud history of scientific achievement.   Our researchers, innovators and entrepreneurs have consistently demonstrated that our country has extraordinary talent and ingenuity.

The FuturePHARMA facility signals our resolve as South Africa to harness science, technology and innovation in pursuit of sustainable development.

Launch of the CSIR FuturePharma Facility

Since April this year, more than seven million trees have been planted across all provinces under the Presidential One Billion Trees Campaign. More than two million trees have been planted in the Western Cape alone, with more than one million trees in each of Gauteng and KwaZulu-…Mostrar mais

With Heritage Month still ringing in our ears, it is a particularly sad moment for us to acknowledge the passing of our beloved township soul pioneer Babsy Mlangeni, aged 83. Heartfelt condolences to his family, fans and the music fraternity. uBaba Mlangeni leaves us with a cat…Mostrar mais

Let us honour the women whose lives have been taken not only through our words, but through what we do from this day forward.

Seven years ago, I spoke to the nation about this crisis.   Seven years from now, no President should have to stand before this nation and say these same words again.   Let that be the commitment we make tonight.   Not simply to mourn.   Not simply to condemn.   But to act.

In just under two months from now, South Africa will join the peoples of the world as we embark on 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence.   Let us use those 16 days to mobilise a formidable social movement that imbues our activism with purpose and determination.

We acknowledge the work of faith-based organisations, community organisations, women’s and youth formations, educational institutions, traditional leaders and many other structures that confront gender-based violence every day.

Heritage is not only what we celebrate. It is also what we defend.   We cannot allow violence against women to define who we are.     The abuse, rape and killing of women is a stain on our national conscience. We cannot claim to be a society founded on freedom, equality and human…Mostrar mais

We must recognise that when it comes to holding the social fabric together, that we have a shared responsibility.   This is our South Africa. It belongs to all of us.

We will continue to guard against our national unitybeing undermined by sowers of division who want to turn us against each other.

Our task is to build a South Africa in which every personcan truly experience the best of what our country can give its citizens.

As we celebrate Heritage Day we need to ask ourselves what does it mean to be South African today? What are we building?