The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa

PRESIDENT TO ADDRESS NATION ON FOOD SAFETY ACTIONS President Cyril Ramaphosa will this evening, Friday, 15 November 2024, address the nation on government’s response to the recurring instances of food bourne illnesses which have claimed the lives of children. TIME: 19h30 #LeaveNoOneBehind 🇿🇦

As we mark National Children’s Day, we must strengthen our collective resolve to ensure that every child has a safe, caring and nurturing childhood. https://lnkd.in/dgYpjQbw #LeaveNoOneBehind 🇿🇦

South Africa’s Ambassador to the Netherlands Vusi Madonsela delivering South Africa's Memorial to the International Court of Justice. The boxes contain 62 copies of the Memorial. Each set contains the Memorial, the Annexes and the complete documents folder. South Africa has filed its Memorial to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) today, 28 October 2024, in its case on the Application of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide in the Gaza Strip (South Africa v. Israel).

Just over 100 days have passed since the members of the Government of National Unity were sworn into office. In that time, we have witnessed a marked increase in confidence in the direction of our country.   https://shorturl.at/EDZlf

We are humbled and motivated by the global recognition given to the Social Employment Fund - a flagship of our Presidential Employment Stimulus – at the Bay Urban Visioning Awards in Bilbao, Spain. The Social Employment Fund has created public employment opportunities for more than 100 000 people in more than 6 000 sites across the country, supporting civil society organisations to create employment in communities. The Fund has been selected from more than 100 submissions from all over the world to receive the Global Prosperity Catalyst Award. We appreciate this recognition. Congratulations are due to all the partners who have made this initiative a success and we celebrate the contribution made to our society by the tens of thousands of South Africans who have benefited from this programme. Let’s keep it up.

Today marks one year since the start of an onslaught against the Palestinian people that has thus far claimed more than 43,000 lives. The violence that has been committed by Israel against Palestinians over many decades intensified after an attack on Israel by Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups on 7 October last year. https://shorturl.at/mYtXM

I offer my deep condolences to the Molokoane family on the passing of our beloved gospel icon Solomon Molokoane, known to us as Solly Moholo. Solly Moholo provided the melodies, rhythms and words of inspiration and comfort, such as we need now, that were the soundtrack of faith, worship and community for millions of South Africans and neighbours in our region for decades. Our sincere sympathies once more to the Molokoanes as we reflect on Solly’s contribution to the spiritual and cultural life of our nation and as we turn up the volume on his recorded performances.

Following the meeting of party leaders last week, I am even more convinced that the GNU is essential for the growth and development of the country.   I am convinced that the GNU will not only survive but that it will thrive. https://lnkd.in/dSqQp_mX

It is clear that relations between South Africa and China have entered a new era of opportunity. Our visit has strengthened trade and investment ties and cemented our shared commitment to grow our economy, create jobs and advance prosperity for the people of our two countries.   #SAinChina https://lnkd.in/dSqQp_mX

READ: Joint Statement between the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of South Africa on the Occasion of the 2nd State Visit to China by H.E. President Cyril Ramaphosa and the Establishment of an All-Round Strategic Cooperative Partnership in a New Era   🔗 tinyurl.com/yp32sbwz #SAinChina 🇿🇦🇨🇳 #BetterAfricaBetterWorld 🌍