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Day: February 27, 2025

Foreign Ministers’ Meeting Reflected on Geopolitical Challenges, Says Cabinet

Johannesburg: With South Africa having officially commenced its Group of 20 (G20) Presidency, Cabinet said the first G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held in Johannesburg last week, was a success. ‘The first G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting was an opportunity for the G20 Foreign Ministers to reflect on the global geopolitical challenges

SA Welcomes EU Backing on Global Geopolitical Stance

Cape Town: The Cabinet has welcomed the support of the European Union (EU) for South Africa’s positions on global geopolitics and the priorities of its Group of 20 (G20) Presidency. This follows the successful 16th Ministerial Political Dialogue between South Africa and the EU, which took place on 19 February

More Than 716,900 SASSA Beneficiaries Transition to Black Cards

Cape Town: Over 716,900 South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) beneficiaries have transitioned to the Postbank Black Cards from the previous SASSA Gold Cards, Cabinet said on Thursday. According to South African Government News Agency, Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni announced that card distribution sites have been increased around

Budget Speech Delay a Result of “Funding Challenges”

Pretoria: Cabinet has reiterated that the postponement of the tabling of the National Budget from 19 February to 12 March is a result of efforts by Cabinet to collectively address the nation’s funding challenges within a constrained fiscal environment. Cabinet on Thursday assured South Africans that deliberations within Cabinet on

Cabinet Welcomes Progress on Eskom Recovery Efforts Amid Power Challenges

Pretoria: Cabinet has welcomed an update on Eskom’s ongoing efforts to restore stability to the country’s national power supply, including additional capacity to the grid. This follows unforeseen incidents at multiple power stations that led to the implementation of load shedding that began at the weekend. According to South African

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