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Recent statements

Media Statement: Mr. Thabiso Lucas Thiti Appointed as Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) Director 2026-11-08
The source is listed by title only; no body text is available, so its content cannot be extracted. Based on the title alone, it appears to be a routine appointment announcement.
Media Statement: Invitation for Organisations to Participate in Money Smart Week South Africa 2026 from 24 to 30 August 2026 2026-11-08
No statement text was available; only a title announcing an invitation for organisations to take part in Money Smart Week South Africa 2026 (24 to 30 August 2026) could be identified.
Media Statement: South Africa Signs World Bank Loan to Support Metro Trading Services Reform 2026-11-08
The source is a National Treasury media statement titled 'South Africa Signs World Bank Loan to Support Metro Trading Services Reform', but no body text is available, so its content cannot be extracted.
Media statement: Cities Economic Outlook 2026-11-08
The source provided only a title ('Media statement: Cities Economic Outlook') with no body text, so its content cannot be determined.
Cities Economic Outlook Report 2026 2026-11-08
The source is a title-only record for a National Treasury document titled 'Cities Economic Outlook Report 2026'; no text was available to extract any statement content from.
Media statement: Short-Term Relief Measures to Address Fuel Price Increases 2026-11-08
No statement text was available; only a title is given, so no content can be extracted.
Media Advisory: IFISA Programme Office Launch Cancellation 2026-11-08
A media advisory from South Africa's National Treasury titled as a launch cancellation notice; no body text was available, only the title.
Media Advisory: IFISA Programme Office Launch 2026-11-08
The source is a media advisory titled 'IFISA Programme Office Launch' with no body text available, so no substantive position, decision or account of events can be extracted.
Media Statement: SA-TIED Phase III launch 2026-11-08
The source provided only a title (Media Statement: SA-TIED Phase III launch) with no body text, so no content could be extracted or verified.
Media Advisory: SA-TIED Phase II Close-Out Conference and Launch of Phase III 2026-11-08
The source is a media advisory titled 'Media Advisory: SA-TIED Phase II Close-Out Conference and Launch of Phase III' from South Africa's National Treasury, but no body text is available, so its content cannot be extracted.
Media Advisory: Metro Trading Services Reforms Launch 2026-11-08
Only a title is available for this National Treasury media advisory; no text content could be extracted, so no substantive position or account can be determined.
Media statement: IMF Technical Report on strengthening South Africa's Fiscal Framework 2026-11-08
The source is listed only by title as a National Treasury media statement on an IMF technical report about South Africa's fiscal framework; no body text was available to extract content from.
South Africa - High- Level Summary - Strengthening Fiscal Frameworks 2026-11-08
The source provided contains only a title and no body text, so no statement content could be extracted.
Media statement: 2nd Quarter Local Government Revenue and Expenditure: Section 71 Report 2026-11-08
The source is listed by title only; no body text is available, so no content can be extracted from this statement.
Annexure A - Media Statement - Section 71 for the 1st Quarter 2026-11-08
No statement text was available; only a title was provided, so no content could be extracted.
Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli urges voters to use their vote as a vehement voice 2026-11-08
The source provides only a title, with no body text: a provincial premier is reported as urging voters to use their vote as a vehement voice. No substantive statement content is available to extract.
President Ramaphosa to attend announcement of the 2026 Local Government Election results 2026-11-08
The Presidency announces that President Cyril Ramaphosa will attend the Independent Electoral Commission's announcement of the final 2026 Local Government Election results on 8 November 2026 in Midrand, Gauteng, and will deliver brief remarks.
Media Advisory: Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana to Handover Revised Financial Recovery Plan to the Ditsobotla Local Municipality 2026-11-08
A media advisory announcing a Minister of Finance visit to hand over a revised financial recovery plan to a municipality; no text was available beyond the title.
Media Advisory: Ministers of Health and Finance to visit Charlotte Maxeke hospital 2026-11-08
A National Treasury media advisory announcing a ministerial visit to Charlotte Maxeke hospital; no text was available beyond the title.
Media Statement: Governments Response to the Rating action of Moodys Investors Service 2026-11-08
The source provided only a title with no body text, so no statement content could be extracted. The title indicates a government response to a credit rating action by Moody's Investors Service.
Moody's Ratings changes South Africa's outlook to positive from stable, affirms Ba2 ratings 2026-11-08
The source provided only a title with no body text, so no substantive statement content could be extracted. The title indicates a Moody's rating outlook change, but this is not verified from the text itself.
Media Statement: Jobs Fund Opens 13th Funding Round, Catalysing Demand-Led Growth in the Green and Informal Economy 2026-11-08
The source is listed by title only; no body text is available, so its content cannot be extracted.
Media Advisory: National Treasury Budget Vote 2026-11-08
The source is a media advisory titled 'Media Advisory: National Treasury Budget Vote'; no body text was available, only the title, so no position, decision or account of events can be extracted.
Media Statement: Extension of Deadline for Public Comment on the Draft Capital Flow Management Regulations, 2026 2026-11-08
The source is listed only by title: a National Treasury media statement announcing an extension of the public comment deadline on draft Capital Flow Management Regulations, 2026. No body text was available to extract content from.
Media Statement: Government of South Africa Secures US$150 Million Development Policy Loan from the OPEC Fund 2026-11-08
No statement text was available; only a title was provided, so no content can be extracted.
Media Statement: Strengthening Municipal Financial Management - MFMA Compliance Report 2024/2025 2026-11-08
The source provided only a title with no body text, so no statement content could be extracted.
Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA) Compliance Report 2024/2025 2026-11-08
Only a title is available for this National Treasury document (Municipal Finance Management Act Compliance Report 2024/2025); no body text was provided, so its content cannot be extracted.
Media Statement: Minister of Finance meeting with Johannesburg Mayor 2026-11-08
No statement text was provided; only a title is available, so no content can be extracted.
Media Statement: Extension of the Short-Term Relief Measures to Address Fuel Price Increases 2026-11-08
The source provided only a title and no body text, so no content could be extracted beyond the title indicating a National Treasury media statement on extending short-term relief measures for fuel price increases.
Media Advisory: Operation Vulindlela Q4 Progress Report 2026-11-08
A media advisory announcing the Operation Vulindlela Q4 Progress Report; no text was available beyond the title, so no substantive position or account could be extracted.
Media statement: Draft National Consumer Financial Education Policy for Public Comment 2026-11-08
The source provided only a title with no body text, so no substantive content could be extracted.
Draft National Consumer Financial Education Policy 2026-11-08
The source provided only a title, 'Draft National Consumer Financial Education Policy', with no body text, so no substantive position, decision or account can be extracted.
Media statement: Local Government Revenue and Expenditure: 3rd Quarter Local Government Section 71 Report 2026-11-08
The source is listed by title only, with no body text available, so its content cannot be extracted.
Annexure A - Media Statement - Section 71 for the 3rd Quarter - 08 June 2026 2026-11-08
The source is listed by title only, with no text available, so its content cannot be extracted.
Media statement: Draft Public Procurement Regulations - Extension of Timeframe for Submission 2026-11-08
The source is listed only by title: a National Treasury media statement on an extension of the timeframe for submissions on draft public procurement regulations. No body text was available to verify its content.
Government Gazette 54827: Notice to extend the period for public comment Draft General Public Procurement Regulations 2026 2026-11-08
A Government Gazette notice from National Treasury extending the public comment period on draft General Public Procurement Regulations 2026. No text was available beyond the title, so no substantive position or account can be extracted.
Media statement: Update on 2026/27 Foreign Funding Programme 2026-11-08
The source provided only a title, 'Media statement: Update on 2026/27 Foreign Funding Programme', with no body text, so its content cannot be verified or extracted.
Media statement: Government's Response to the Rating Action of Fitch Ratings 2026-11-08
The source provided only a title (Government's Response to the Rating Action of Fitch Ratings) with no body text, so its content cannot be verified or extracted.
Media statement: 2027 MTEF Technical Guidelines 2026-11-08
The source provides only a title ('Media statement: 2027 MTEF Technical Guidelines') with no body text, so its content cannot be verified or summarised.
Media statement: Publication of the 2026 Draft Rates and Monetary Amounts and Amendment of Revenue Laws Bill 2026-11-08
A National Treasury media statement, identified only by its title, announces publication of the 2026 Draft Rates and Monetary Amounts and Amendment of Revenue Laws Bill. No text was available, so its content could not be extracted.
Media Statement: Publication of the Draft Amendments to the Regulations on the Domestic Reverse Charge Relating to Valuable Metal 2026-11-08
No text was available for this National Treasury statement; only the title could be seen, so no content could be extracted.
Draft Explanatory Memorandum 2026-11-08
The source provides only a title ('Draft Explanatory Memorandum') with no text available, so no statement content can be extracted.
Draft Amendments to the Regulations 2026-11-08
The source provided contains only a title ('Draft Amendments to the Regulations') with no body text, so no statement content can be extracted.
Media Statement: Government's Response to the rating action of S&P Global Ratings 2026-11-08
Only a title is available for this National Treasury media statement on Government's response to an S&P Global Ratings action; no body text could be assessed, so no content is extracted.
Media Statement: Minister of Finance, Mr Enoch Godongwana, Concludes Visit to Ditsobotla Local Municipality 2026-11-08
A National Treasury media statement titled as the Minister of Finance concluding a visit to Ditsobotla Local Municipality; no body text was available, so no content can be extracted.
Financial Recovery Plan Report - Ditsobotla Local Municipality 2026-11-08
The source provided only a title (Financial Recovery Plan Report for Ditsobotla Local Municipality) with no body text, so no statement content could be extracted.
Media Statement: Publication of the South African Government Use of Proceeds Framework and Second Party Opinion 2026-11-08
The source is listed only by title; no body text is available, so no substantive statement content can be extracted.
Operation Vulindlela Report - Opening the Road, Driving Change 2026-11-08
The source provided only a title (Operation Vulindlela Report - Opening the Road, Driving Change) with no body text, so no statement content could be extracted.
Operation Vulindlela Progress Report Quarter 1 2026-11-08
The source is listed by title only, with no text available, so its content cannot be extracted.
Media Statement: Reappointment of Mr Naheem Essop as the Deputy Pension Funds Adjudicator (DPFA) 2026-11-08
The source is a National Treasury media statement titled as the reappointment of Mr Naheem Essop as Deputy Pension Funds Adjudicator, but no text is available beyond the title.
Media Statement: Publication of the 2026 Draft Tax Bills for Comment 2026-11-08
The source provided only a title, Media Statement: Publication of the 2026 Draft Tax Bills for Comment, with no body text, so its content cannot be assessed.
Media Advisory: Operation Vulindlela First Quarter Progress Report Briefing 2026-11-08
The source provided only a title with no body text, so no substantive statement content could be extracted. The title indicates a media advisory for a briefing on the Operation Vulindlela first quarter progress report.
Media Statement: Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana’s Statement on Developments at the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) 2026-11-08
The source is a media statement by South Africa's National Treasury titled as a statement by the Minister of Finance on developments at the Public Investment Corporation, but no text is available beyond the title.
Media Statement: South Africa and World Bank Sign US$1.5 Billion Development Policy Loan Agreement to Support Infrastructure Modernization and Job Creation 2026-11-08
The National Treasury announced, by title only, the signing of a US$1.5 billion Development Policy Loan agreement with the World Bank; no body text was available to extract claims from.
Media Statement: Appointment of Mr Monale Ratsoma as the New Vice-President: Chief Risk Officer of the New Development Bank 2026-11-08
The source provided only a title, Media Statement: Appointment of Mr Monale Ratsoma as the New Vice-President: Chief Risk Officer of the New Development Bank, with no body text available to extract content from.
Media Advisory: Finance Minister to Host Media Briefing on the Withholding of the July 2026 Equitable Share Transfers to Selected Municipalities 2026-11-08
No statement text was available; only a title announcing a media briefing by the Finance Minister on withheld municipal equitable share transfers. The content of the briefing cannot be determined from the material provided.
Media Statement: National Treasury Initiates Investigation Into the Awarding of Various Transversal Contracts and Allegations of Improper Conduct Involving a Former Treasury Employee 2026-11-08
The source is listed by title only; no body text is available, so its content cannot be extracted.
Media Advisory: Media Briefing on the Temporary Withholding of July 2026 Equitable Share Transfers to Selected Municipalities 2026-11-08
The source is a media advisory announcing a briefing on the temporary withholding of July 2026 equitable share transfers to selected municipalities; no text beyond the title is available.
Media Statement: National Treasury to Implement Measures to Ensure Proper Management of Public Money by Municipalities 2026-11-08
The source is listed by title only; no body text is available, so its content cannot be extracted.
Annexure A - Criteria and Procedure for the Affected Municipalities to Secure the Release of Withheld July 2026 LGES 2026-11-08
No text was available beyond the title of a National Treasury annexure on criteria and procedure for municipalities to secure release of withheld July 2026 local government equitable share payments.
Media advisory: Minister of Finance to Open 2026 Public Economics Conference: Youth Unemployment In South Africa 2026-11-08
The source is a media advisory titled 'Minister of Finance to Open 2026 Public Economics Conference: Youth Unemployment In South Africa'. No body text was available, only the title, so no statement of position, decision or account of events can be extracted.
Media Statement: Provincial Budgets and Expenditure Report Fourth Quarter of 2025/26 Financial Year 2026-11-08
The source is a National Treasury media statement titled 'Provincial Budgets and Expenditure Report Fourth Quarter of 2025/26 Financial Year', but no body text is available, so its content cannot be extracted.
Demarcation Regulations Short-term Insurance Act (STIA), Annexure B Regulation 7.2(2) 2026-11-08
The source is a regulatory annexure titled as demarcation regulations under the Short-term Insurance Act, but no text is available beyond the title, so no statement content can be extracted.
Media Advisory: 2026 Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) Lock-Up Registration is Open 2026-11-08
The National Treasury of South Africa published a media advisory that registration is open for the 2026 Medium Term Budget Policy Statement lock-up; no text was available beyond the title.
Economists Advisory: 2026 Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) Lock-Up Registration is Open 2026-11-08
A National Treasury advisory announcing that registration for the 2026 Medium Term Budget Policy Statement lock-up is open. No text beyond the title is available.
Media Statement: New Development Bank and South Africa Sign Two Loan Agreements to Support Infrastructure Projects 2026-11-08
The source is listed by title only; no statement text is available to extract from.
Media statement: Publication of Export Regulations Amendments 2026-11-08
The source is listed as a National Treasury media statement titled 'Publication of Export Regulations Amendments', but no body text is available, so its content cannot be extracted.
Explanatory Memorandum to Export Regulation Amendments 2026-11-08
The source provided only a title, 'Explanatory Memorandum to Export Regulation Amendments', with no body text, so no statement content could be extracted.
Amendment Export Regulations Value-Added Tax Act 1991 2026-11-08
The source provided only a title, 'Amendment Export Regulations Value-Added Tax Act 1991', with no body text, so its content cannot be determined.
Media statement: National Treasury Publishes Discussion Paper On Centralising Unclaimed Financial Assets 2026-11-08
The source provides only a title and no body text, so its content cannot be extracted beyond the title itself.
A Framework to Centralise Unclaimed Financial Assets In South Africa 2026 2026-11-08
The source provided only a title with no body text, so no statement content could be extracted.
Media statement: Update on Fiscal Strategy Public Engagement 2026-11-08
The source is a National Treasury media statement titled 'Update on Fiscal Strategy Public Engagement', but no body text was available, only the title.
Media Statement: National Treasury responds to allegations of no funding allocated to SANDF's Operation Prosper 2026-11-08
The source is listed only by title: a National Treasury media statement responding to allegations that no funding was allocated to SANDF's Operation Prosper. No body text was available, so its content cannot be extracted.
Media statement - Money Smart Week South Africa 2026 National Launch 2026-11-08
The source provided only a title with no body text, so no substantive statement content could be extracted.
Media Statement: AIIB and South Africa Sign USD500 Million Loan to Strengthen Climate-Resilient Urban Services 2026-11-08
No statement text was available; only a title was provided, so no content could be extracted.
Media Statement: Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana’s Statement on PIC High Court Judgement 2026-11-08
The source provided contains only a title and no body text, so its content cannot be verified. The title indicates a finance ministry statement on a High Court judgement concerning the Public Investment Corporation.
Media Statement: Draft Crypto Asset Manual for Cross-Border Activities 2026-11-08
No statement text was available; only the title 'Media Statement: Draft Crypto Asset Manual for Cross-Border Activities' was provided, so no content can be extracted.
Media Advisory: Operation Vulindlela Q2 Progress Report Briefing 2026-11-08
The source is a media advisory announcing a briefing on the Operation Vulindlela Q2 progress report; no text beyond the title is available, so no substantive position or account can be extracted.
Media Statement: Climate Transition Planning and Disclosure Framework for Financial Institutions 2026-11-08
The source provided only a title, 'Media Statement: Climate Transition Planning and Disclosure Framework for Financial Institutions', with no body text, so its content could not be extracted.
2026 South Africa Transition Plans by Financial Institutions: Framework and Disclosure Guidance White paper 2026-11-08
The source provided only a title (2026 South Africa Transition Plans by Financial Institutions: Framework and Disclosure Guidance White paper) with no body text, so no statement content could be extracted.
Media statement: Independent Transmission Projects (ITP) Programme and Next Phase of Procurement 2026-11-08
The source provides only a title and no body text, so its content cannot be extracted. The title indicates a National Treasury media statement on the Independent Transmission Projects programme and its next procurement phase, but no claims can be attributed.
Media Advisory: Minister of finance Enoch Godongwana Outreach to TBVC Pensioners in Mthatha 2026-11-08
Media advisory announcing a Minister of Finance outreach visit to TBVC pensioners in Mthatha; only a title is available and no substantive position or account is stated.
Media Statement: New Development Bank and South Africa sign USD 200 million loan agreement for Stage 1 of the Olifants Management Model Program 2026-11-08
The source is listed by title only; no body text is available, so its content cannot be verified or summarised beyond the title.
Media Statement: The Minister of Finance Has Noted and Respects the Judgement of the Constitutional Court 2026-11-08
The source is listed by title only, with no body text available, so its content cannot be extracted.
Media statement: Local Government Revenue and Expenditure, Fourth Quarter Local Government Section 71 Report 2026-11-08
The National Treasury published a media statement titled 'Local Government Revenue and Expenditure, Fourth Quarter Local Government Section 71 Report'. No body text was available, only the title, so the content of the statement cannot be extracted.
Annexure A - Section 71 4th Quarter 2026-11-08
No statement text was available; only a title for a National Treasury annexure (Section 71 4th quarter media statement) was provided, so no content can be extracted.
Media statement: New Development Bank (NDB) Concludes A $1 Billion Loan to Support Metro Trading Services Reform 2026-11-08
The source is listed only by title: a National Treasury media statement on a New Development Bank loan for metro trading services reform. No body text was available, so its content cannot be extracted.
Media statement: Investor Engagements Close-Out Period, 21 September 2026 – 20 October 2026 2026-11-08
The National Treasury published a media statement titled 'Investor Engagements Close-Out Period, 21 September 2026 – 20 October 2026', but no body text is available, so its content cannot be extracted.
Media statement: Invitation to Submit Technical Annexure C Tax Proposals for the 2027 Budget 2026-11-08
The source is listed only by its title: a National Treasury media statement inviting technical Annexure C tax proposals for the 2027 Budget. No body text is available to verify its content.
Media Statement - Germany and France Commit €300 Million to Support South Africa’s Metro Trading Services Reform (MTSR) Programme Via KFW Development Bank and Agence Française De Développement (AFD) 2026-11-08
Only a title is available for this National Treasury statement; no body text was provided, so its content cannot be extracted.
Media statement: Dermacation Regulations 2026 Escalation of Policy Benefits 2026-11-08
The source provided only a title with no body text, so no content could be extracted.
Demarcation Regulations Long-Term Insurance Act (LTIA), Annexure A Regulation 7.2(2) 2026-11-08
The source is a title-only record of a National Treasury annexure on demarcation regulations under the Long-Term Insurance Act, with no text available to extract.
Closing remarks by Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile at the One Young World Summit, Castle Of Good Hope, Cape Town 2026-11-07
Closing remarks by South Africa's Deputy President at the One Young World Summit in Cape Town, focusing on youth leadership, the African Century, and thanks to delegates; the statement is largely ceremonial with general aspirational content and no specific contested issue.
Electoral Commission on counting and tallying of results advanges steadily for 2026 Local Government Elections 2026-11-07 · event: Counting and capture of results, 2026 Local Government Elections
The Electoral Commission of South Africa reports on progress in capturing, scanning and auditing results for the 2026 Local Government Elections, with provincial and municipal completion figures and a caution that results remain provisional.
Electoral Commission gives update on results processing and determination of objections for 2026 Local Government Elections 2026-11-07 · events: Determination of objections to 2026 Local Government Elections results; Counting and capture of results, 2026 Local Government Elections
The South African Electoral Commission reports that results processing is complete in several provinces and remaining municipalities are being finalised, while it determines 197 objections to the 2026 Local Government Elections, with results to be announced on 8 November 2026.
Test 2026-11-06
The page is a website test entry titled 'Test' containing only navigation menus and placeholder text, with no political or economic statement.
Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment on arrest of parrot egg smugglers 2026-11-06 · event: Conviction in parrot egg smuggling case, Kempton Park, 2 Nov 2026
South Africa's environment ministry announces the conviction and plea-agreement sentence of a suspect arrested at OR Tambo airport for attempting to smuggle protected parrot eggs, and describes a joint enforcement operation.
Justice and Constitutional Development on collection of media accreditation tags for Access to Justice International Conference 2026-11-06
The South African Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Development informs accredited media how and when to collect accreditation tags for the Access to Justice International Conference at Sun City Resort Convention Centre.
Deputy President Mashatile to deliver closing remarks at the One Young World Summit 2026 2026-11-05
The Presidency announces that Deputy President Paul Mashatile will deliver pre-recorded closing remarks at the One Young World Summit in Cape Town on 6 November 2026.
Home Affairs cuts red tape for companies to attract investment and create jobs 2026-11-05 · event: Trusted Employer Scheme Phase II approvals, Nov 2026
The South African Department of Home Affairs announced it approved 71 companies under Phase II of the Trusted Employer Scheme, presenting the scheme as cutting red tape to attract investment and create jobs.
Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment welcomes landmark UN decision to advance global response to environmental crime 2026-11-05 · event: UNTOC COP13 resolution on an additional protocol on environmental crime, Vienna, Oct 2026
South Africa welcomes the adoption of a UN Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (UNTOC) COP13 resolution that launches a process to draft an additional Protocol on environmental crime, which South Africa co-sponsored.
Premier Lazarus Mokgosi casts his vote in 2026 Local Government Elections 2026-11-05 · event: Premier Mokgosi votes in 2026 Local Government Elections, 5 Nov 2026
North West Premier Lazarus Mokgosi says he cast his vote in Vryburg in the 2026 local government elections and reaffirms the provincial government's commitment to accelerating service delivery.
Gauteng Roads and Transport on #RemoveSkorokoro campaign 2026-11-05 · event: October 2026 #RemoveSkorokoro enforcement results in Gauteng
The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport reports results of October 2026 enforcement operations under the #RemoveSkorokoro campaign, including vehicle discontinuations, infringement notices and arrests, and the MEC restates the importance of removing unsafe vehicles and acting against non-compliant drivers.
MEC Ivan Meyer Welcomes Commonwealth Agricultural leaders to Cape Town 2026-11-05 · event: 31st RASC Conference, Cape Town, 1-5 Nov 2026
Western Cape Agriculture Minister Ivan Meyer welcomed delegates to the 31st Royal Agricultural Society of the Commonwealth conference in Cape Town, framing agriculture as a tool for partnership, innovation and unity, and promoting the province as open for investment.
Government Communications welcomes voter participation in 2026 Local Government Elections 2026-11-05 · event: Voting day of the 2026 Local Government Elections, 4-5 Nov 2026
The South African Government Communications office welcomes voter participation in the 2026 local government elections, reports voting is proceeding, and gives voter guidance on queues, ballot photography, identity documents and weather.
Electoral Commission on counting and tallying of results for LGE 2026 2026-11-05 · event: Counting and capture of results, 2026 Local Government Elections
The South African Electoral Commission (IEC) reports on the ongoing counting, tallying and results-capturing process for the 2026 local government elections, giving progress figures and appealing for patience and against unverified claims about results.
Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni to cast her vote in the 2026 Local Government Elections 2026-11-04
The Presidency announces that Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni will cast her vote in the 2026 local government elections on 4 November 2026 and appeals to South Africans to vote peacefully and respect the law.
Communiqué of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2026, “Accelerating Partnerships and Investment for a Prosperous Commonwealth”, Antigua and Barbuda, from 1 to 4 November 2026 2026-11-04
DIRCO page announcing the CHOGM 2026 communiqué, but the body text provided contains only the title and navigation, with no substantive content of the communiqué itself.
Electoral Commission clarifies law relating to campaigning on Election Day 2026-11-04 · event: Rules on campaigning on election day, 2026 Local Government Elections
The Electoral Commission of South Africa outlines the legal rules on campaigning on election day for the local government elections, stating that campaigning inside voting station boundaries is prohibited while certain political activity outside is permitted and some forms are prohibited.
Electoral Commission reports smooth start to 2026 Local Government Election 2026-11-04 · events: Voting day of the 2026 Local Government Elections, 4-5 Nov 2026; Ballot paper arrangements, 2026 Local Government Elections; Reported theft of unused ballot papers in eThekwini, 2026 Local Government Elections
The Electoral Commission reports that voting for the 2026 Local Government Elections is proceeding well, gives early turnout and provincial figures, explains the ballot paper arrangements and voter verification channels, and notes a reported theft of unused ballot papers under police investigation.
Government Communications sounds a clarion call to all eligible citizens to vote at the 2026 Local Government Elections 2026-11-04 · event: Voting day of the 2026 Local Government Elections, 4-5 Nov 2026
The South African Government Communications office urges all eligible citizens to vote in the municipal election held on 4 November 2026, describing voting as a constitutional right and a way to strengthen democracy.
President Ramaphosa to cast his vote in the 2026 Local Government Elections 2026-11-03
The Presidency announces that President Ramaphosa and First Lady Motsepe will vote at Hyde Park High School in Johannesburg on 4 November 2026, and that the election day is declared a public holiday.
Deputy President Mashatile to cast his vote at St. Johannes Lutheran Church in Kelvin on Wednesday 2026-11-03
The Presidency announces that Deputy President Paul Mashatile will vote at a named station in Kelvin, Sandton, on 4 November 2026 and encourages voters to take part in the local government elections.
Minister Lamola appoints new Spokesperson 2026-10-30
DIRCO announces that Phindile Kunene has become Spokesperson to the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, and that Chrispin Phiri has been assigned to a special project abroad.
Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Cornubia Integrated Human Settlement Milestone Celebration, Cornubia, eThekwini 2026-10-29 · event: Cornubia Integrated Human Settlement milestone celebration, eThekwini, 29 Oct 2026
President Cyril Ramaphosa, speaking at the Cornubia Integrated Human Settlement milestone celebration in eThekwini, described progress on permanent housing for families displaced by the 2022 floods, the wider housing policy shift, and the need for transparency and timely completion.
Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the 170th Anniversary Gala Dinner of the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry 2026-10-29 · event: Ramaphosa address at Durban Chamber of Commerce 170th anniversary gala dinner, 29 Oct 2026
President Ramaphosa addressed the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry's 170th anniversary gala, praising the Chamber's role in recovery from the 2021 unrest and 2022 floods, and reporting on metro economic, tourism, port and security developments ahead of the 4 November election.
Keynote address by the Deputy President Paulus Mashatile on the occasion of the Oliver Reginald Tambo Wreath-laying Ceremony at Tamboville Cemetery, Wattville, Gauteng Province 2026-10-27 · event: O.R. Tambo wreath-laying ceremony at Tamboville Cemetery, Oct 2026
Deputy President Paulus Mashatile, speaking at the wreath-laying ceremony for O.R. Tambo at Tamboville Cemetery, honours Tambo's legacy and urges active citizenship, responsible voting and respect for election outcomes.
President Ramaphosa deploys South African National Defence force to KwaZulu-Natal 2026-10-27 · event: Deployment of SANDF members to KwaZulu-Natal, October 2026
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced his decision to deploy 510 SANDF members to KwaZulu-Natal to support the South African Police Service in maintaining law and order, citing recent violent actions linked to a campaign of misinformation about a Constitutional Court judgment on the Refugee Act.
South Africa sends condolences to Jordan following violent attack on a church in Karak Governorate 2026-10-26 · event: Attack on mourners at a church funeral service in Karak Governorate, Jordan, Oct 2026
South Africa's DIRCO expresses condolences to Jordan and its people after an attack on mourners at a church funeral service in Karak Governorate, and condemns the violence against civilians.
President Ramaphosa congratulates President Lula on his re-election 2026-10-26 · event: Lula re-election as President of Brazil, Oct 2026
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa congratulates Brazilian President Lula da Silva on his re-election for a fourth term and reaffirms bilateral and multilateral cooperation.
South Africa joins other countries in rejecting Colombia’s inauguration of its embassy in Jerusalem 2026-10-16 · event: Colombia's inauguration of its embassy in Jerusalem, Oct 2026
South Africa joins a joint ministerial statement of 20 states condemning Colombia's inauguration of its embassy in Jerusalem, calling it contrary to UN Security Council resolutions and urging Colombia to reverse the decision.
DIRCO 04-2026/2027 – Catering Services Panel: fraudulent communication 2026-10-16
DIRCO warns prospective service providers about fraudulent communications claiming appointment to a catering services panel and requesting payment, stating the tender process is not finalised and no payment is required.
South Africa notes with serious concern the renewed attacks in the Red Sea region 2026-10-15 · events: Attacks affecting civilians and infrastructure in Saudi Arabia and the Red Sea region, October 2026; UN-led political process to end the conflict in Yemen, Oct 2026; South Africa statement on renewed attacks in the Red Sea region, Oct 2026
South Africa's foreign ministry expresses serious concern over renewed attacks in the Red Sea region, calls for restraint and an inclusive political process in Yemen, and stresses freedom of navigation under international law.
Department of International Relations and Cooperation congratulates Judge Navanethem Pillay as Laureate of the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize 2026-10-09
South Africa's foreign ministry congratulates Judge Navanethem Pillay on being named a 2026 Nobel Peace Prize laureate and summarises her human rights and legal career.
President Ramaphosa congratulates Justice Navi Pillay as Laureate of the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize 2026-10-09
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa congratulates Justice Navi Pillay on receiving the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize and highlights her legal career and contributions to peace and human rights.
South African national released from captivity in Mozambique 2026-10-07
South Africa's DIRCO confirms that a South African citizen missing in Mozambique since early September 2026 was released unharmed and has left Mozambique, and thanks the Mozambican government for its efforts.
President Ramaphosa meets President Salva Kiir of South Sudan 2026-10-07
South Africa's President Ramaphosa met South Sudan's President Salva Kiir in Pretoria during a working visit and discussed the peace agreement and upcoming elections in South Sudan.
Joint Communiqué of the 11th South Africa–New Zealand Senior Officials’ Meeting, in Pretoria, Republic of South Africa 2026-10-06
South Africa and New Zealand issued a joint communiqué after their 11th Senior Officials' Meeting in Pretoria on 2 October 2026, covering bilateral relations, economic cooperation, further cooperation areas, regional and multilateral issues, and the next meeting.
President Ramaphosa arrives in Egypt to lead SADC participation at the African Union Mid-Year Coordination Meeting 2026-10-03
South Africa's President Ramaphosa has arrived in Egypt to take part in the AU Mid-Year Coordination Meeting as SADC Chairperson. The statement outlines the meeting's agenda and side events.
President Ramaphosa to lead SADC participation at the African Union Mid-Year Coordination Meeting 2026-10-01
South Africa's Presidency announces that President Ramaphosa, as SADC Chairperson, will attend the Eighth African Union Mid-Year Coordination Meeting in El-Alamein, Egypt, on 4 October 2026, and outlines the meeting's agenda.
President Ramaphosa convenes virtual AU C5 Meeting on South Sudan 2026-09-28
South Africa's President Ramaphosa, as chair of the African Union C5 committee on South Sudan, will convene a virtual meeting of the C5 and IGAD member states on 29 September 2026 to follow up on earlier outcomes and assess the situation ahead of South Sudan's scheduled elections.
South Africa welcomes the Promotion Mission of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights 2026-09-27
South Africa's government welcomes a Promotion Mission by the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights from 28 September to 2 October 2026 and says it will participate in a spirit of openness and constructive dialogue.
Joint Statement of the Global Initiative to Galvanise Political Commitment to International Humanitarian Law (The Global Initiative) 2026-09-23
Only the title and header of a DIRCO joint statement by the Global Initiative to Galvanise Political Commitment to International Humanitarian Law were provided, dated 23 September 2026. The body text is missing, so its content cannot be extracted.
South Africa urges respect for democracy and sovereignty following latest US statements on domestic policy 2026-09-16
South Africa's foreign minister responds with concern to US unilateral visa restrictions and to US statements on South African domestic policy, defending the country's sovereignty and its racial-justice and hate-speech legislation.
New Delhi Declaration: Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability, New Delhi, India, 12 September 2026 2026-09-12
The supplied text contains only the title and date of a DIRCO media statement titled 'New Delhi Declaration: Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability', dated 12 September 2026. No substantive content of the declaration is included in the text provided.
President Ramaphosa arrives in India for the 18th BRICS Summit 2026-09-11
South Africa's DIRCO announces that President Ramaphosa has arrived in New Delhi to attend the 18th BRICS Summit and outlines his planned engagements and priorities there.
Update on the Nepal flash floods 2026-09-10
DIRCO reports that six South African nationals remain unaccounted for after flash floods in Nepal, and describes DNA collection for identification and coordination with missions in India and China.
President Ramaphosa to participate in 18th BRICS Summit in India 2026-09-09
South Africa's Presidency announces that President Ramaphosa will attend the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on 12-13 September 2026 and outlines South Africa's priorities for the summit.
SADC Chairperson President Ramaphosa extends condolences to President Hassan of Tanzania 2026-09-08
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, as SADC Chairperson, extends condolences to Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan on the death of her husband, Hafidh Ameir Hassan.
King Misuzulu’s attendance at the SADC Summit 2026-09-06
DIRCO says it has noted comments attributed to King Misuzulu about an invitation to the SADC Summit, confirms an official invitation was extended, and says it will engage the King's Private Office to clarify the matter.
Minister Lamola’s condolence message following the passing of Ambassador MKJ Nkosi 2026-09-02
DIRCO announces the death of Ambassador Muzikayifani Khehla Joseph Nkosi on 29 August 2026 and conveys condolences to his family and friends.
Outcome of Consultations with SA High Commissioner to India on Haridwar Event 2026-09-02
DIRCO reports on internal consultations with its High Commissioner to India about former President Jacob Zuma's private visit to India from 25 to 27 June 2026, stating the mission's role was limited to protocol support and attendance at a public religious event, with no private meetings with Ajay Gupta.
South Africa submits dossier to the ICJ on Israel’s non-compliance with Provisional Measures Orders 2026-08-28
South Africa states it submitted a dossier to the ICJ on 25 August 2026 concerning Israel's alleged non-compliance with the Court's Provisional Measures Orders in the case under the Genocide Convention.
Communiqué of the 46th Ordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government, Durban, Republic of South Africa, 17 August 2026 2026-08-17
The source is only a page header and title for a SADC summit communiqué; the body text of the communiqué is absent, so no substantive positions or claims can be extracted.
President Cyril Ramaphosa – SADC Public Engagement Diary, 14 to 17 August 2026 2026-08-13
DIRCO published the President's public engagement diary for 14 to 17 August 2026, listing scheduled events for South Africa's hosting of the 46th SADC Summit, including a public lecture, a virtual Global Leaders Network meeting, a wreath-laying ceremony, a welcome dinner and the summit itself.