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Image: GCIS The first G20 Leaders’ Summit held on African soil set the stage for a critical engagement in South Africa. President Cyril Ramaphosa, addressing a distinguished gathering of business leaders and government officials, underscored an unambiguous mandate: Africa must be central to the G20’s strategic deliberations. Flanked by key ministers and figures like Ms. Gloria Serobe, Chairperson of the Industrial Development Corporation, the President framed the evening's co

Image: Supplied Saudi Arabia announced the designation of two new marine protected areas, “Blue Holes” and “Ras Hatiba,” marking a major step forward in the Kingdom’s efforts to expand conservation of its coastal and marine environments. The approval, endorsed by the Council of Ministers Board of Experts, follows scientific assessments confirming the biodiversity value of both areas and the importance of preserving them to support marine protection, scientific research, and s

Image: The Citizen The Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, Mr David Mahlobo is leading a delegation to the World Toilet Summit (WTS) in New Delhi, India on 19-21 November 2025, to participate and in pursuit of global solutions to address sanitation challenges for the country. The WTS is an annual event organised by the World Toilet Organization (WTO) and hosted by the Sulabh International Social Service Organisation to address the global sanitation crisis. The summit aim

Image: EWN Gauteng’s permanent delegates to the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) will undertake a week-long oversight programme from 18 to 21 November 2025, focusing on service delivery projects across the province. The programme forms part of the NCOP’s annual Provincial Week under the theme: “Building Viable Municipalities for Enhanced Delivery of Basic Services to Communities”. During the visits, delegates will engage with communities and assess progress in providing b

Image: GCIS South Africa will host the G20 Social Summit from 18 to 20 November 2025 at the Birchwood Hotel and OR Tambo Conference Centre in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng Province. Under the overarching theme “Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability,” South Africa’s G20 Presidency reflects the nation’s strategic priorities of inclusive growth, poverty reduction, and the building of a capable, ethical, and developmental state. In keeping with the G20 theme of Solidarity, Equality, and

Image; Courtesy of FF Plus South Africa desperately needs economic and state recovery, and this turnaround should start with the 2026 local government elections. The country simply cannot achieve economic growth while most municipalities are falling apart. The prerequisite for transforming a welfare state to a state that truly prospers is restoring local government, the most visible from of public service. The latest reports by the Auditor-General (AG) reveal that only about

Image; Premium photo The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Mr Velenkosini Hlabisa, issued a call for people to heed the level 9 weather warning from the South African Weather Service (SAWS). The Minister has urged the National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC) to execute its legislative obligations by facilitating the promotion of an integrated and coordinated system of disaster management among national, provincial and local spheres of gover

Image: GCIS The Minister of Transport, Ms Barbara Creecy, and Deputy Minister, Mr Mkhuleko Hlengwa have expressed serious concern with the persistent rise in the number of road fatalities due to crashes involving public transport modes. Their concerns were raised in the wake of today’s tragic loss of ten lives from a serious collision between a truck and an Interstate Bus Train approximately 5 km from Mandela View between Bloemfontein and Botshabelo. The crash involved a tota

Image; GCIS President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep sadness at the passing of educator, diplomat and business leader Dr Franklin Sonn who contributed significantly to different sectors of society and the economy. Dr Sonn, an Esteemed Member of the National Order of the Baobab and recipient of numerous international honours, has passed away at the age of 86. President Ramaphosa offers his condolences to Mrs Joan Sonn and children Crispin and Heather, as well the exten

Minister of Water and Sanitation, Pemmy Majodina, Image: SA Govt. Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, Sello Seitlholo said the handing over of Ventilated Improved Pit latrines to the community of Ga-Mathabatha Village in Lebowakgomo, Limpopo, is an indication of government’s commitment to adhere to the country’s constitution by providing dignified sanitation to the citizens, and to achieve the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 6 which is focused on ensuring acces

Image: Supplied The Gauteng Department of Education welcomes the recent High Court judgment in the matter involving the Pretoria High School for Girls School Governing Body. We are pleased that the Court has clarified the situation, allowing everyone to move forward and focus on what matters most: the development of the learners and the school. The Pretoria High Court dismissed the SGB’s interim request to access the Department’s investigation report. The report was commissio

Dean Mcpherson on the right with King Misuzulu KaZwelithini Zulu, Image: Mcpherson on Facebook The Minister of Public Works & Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, together with Members of the Executive Council responsible for public works from provinces, has adopted the 2025 National Construction Summit Declaration — a unified commitment to turbocharge South Africa’s construction industry through improved performance, accountability, and strengthened collaboration. The Declaratio

Image: KZN Legislature The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education strongly condemns the alarming and disruptive ‘pens down’ activities that often follow the conclusion of the matric examinations. These gatherings, which sometimes involve public drinking, vandalism, and inappropriate behaviour such as tearing or writing on school uniforms, undermine the values of discipline, respect, and responsibility that the Department seeks to instil in all learners. KwaZulu-Natal MEC for E

Image: People's Assembly A comprehensive action plan to address infrastructure deficiencies at eMalahleni Local Municipality, Mpumalanga has been developed. The Mpumalanga Division of the High Court has fined the municipality an amount of R650 million of which R150 million is suspended. This is in lieu of the non-functional waste water treatment plants that have caused spillages and sippage of untreated effluent to the water resource. Noting the judgement, MEC for Cooperative

Image: Supplied • With South Africa as host, G20 priorities include fostering inclusive economic growth, reducing inequality, and promoting sustainable development, particularly for the Global South and Africa. • G20 South Africa: The Johannesburg Summit is the latest in a series of annual titles tracking summit priorities, performance and policy direction across key global issues • The publication launches online and at the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa,

Image: Courtesy of FF Plus The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) supported yesterday's motion of no confidence in Gauteng Premier Panyza Lesufi. The party's decision was based on Lesufi's unconstitutional appointment of policing officials, or wardens, after the Freedom Front Plus had urged him to first ensure that the programme complies with all constitutional and other relevant regulations. When the programme was launched, the Freedom Front Plus addressed written questions about

Image: DUT The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof. Blade Nzimande is deeply saddened by the news of the passing away of Professor Keolebogile Shirley Motaung. “Prof. Keo, as she was affectionally known, was one of our country’s most decorated black female scientists and academics. For over two decades, she dedicated her knowledge and skills to the advancement of higher education, scientific knowledge, entrepreneurship, and capacity building. “As a scientist,

Image: Supplied The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) is grappling with a series of pressing issues, ranging from violent attacks on learners to irregular expenditure in key programmes and ongoing infrastructure challenges at schools. MEC Condemns Attack on School Bus Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane has strongly condemned an alleged attack on a school bus transporting learners from Silver Oaks Secondary School in Freedom Park on Wednesday, 12 November 2025. Accordin

Image: GCIS President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on South Africans to rally behind a bold vision of infrastructure-led growth, declaring that the country’s future depends on turning plans into projects and construction sites into symbols of progress. Speaking at the National Construction Summit 2025 , the President addressed ministers, premiers, mayors, industry leaders, and representatives from business, labour, academia, and civil society. He emphasised that the summit was

Image: Supplied The Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, and the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Mzwanele Nyhontso, in partnership with the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government and First Rand, will host the G20 Rural Women Engagement on Friday, 14 November 2025, in KwaMshwathi, KwaZulu-Natal. Members of the media are invited to cover the event as follows: Date: Friday, 14 November 2025 Time: