Government deeply regrets the tragic loss of lives during a violent housing protest in Soweto on Monday, 20 May 2025. Two people lost their lives when angry Diepkloof residents blocked roads, looted trucks, and clashed with police, citing the City of Johannesburg’s failure to develop vacant land.
A. Issues In The Environment
Minister in The Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, will brief members of the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, 14 May 2025.
The media briefing will take place as follows:
Date: Thursday, 15 May 2025
Time: 10h00
Venue: Ronnie Mamoepa Press Room, 1035 Frances Baard Street, Hatfield in Pretoria
The government notes the decrease in employment in Q1 of 2025 compared to in Q4 of 2024 as per Stats SA’s latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) results released today (13 May 2025).
On behalf of The Presidency and Government Communication and Information System (GCIS), Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Kenny Morolong, expresses his deepest condolences to the families, friends, and colleagues of the late journalist Aserie Ndlovu and his partner, Zodwa Mdhluli.
According to information provided by the South African Police Service (SAPS), the Police have discovered two lifeless bodies believed to be that of Mr. Ndlovu and Ms. Mdhluli. The couple has been missing since 18 February 2025.
Government has noted media reports which claimed that Mr Sebastiaan Jooste, “a 46-year-old former farmer”, is behind the social media account “Boer” (@twatterbaas) on X (formerly Twitter) which has been spreading racist views, hate speech, and false information. Appreciating that law enforcement agencies are continuing to investigate incidences of misinformation, the Government strongly condemns deliberate acts of misinformation and promotion of racial hatred.
As South Africans prepare to celebrate the Easter weekend and Passover, Government wishes all citizens a safe, peaceful and blessed time with family, friends and loved ones. This is a time of reflection, renewal and spiritual connection. The auspicious period is also a time when millions travel across provinces to join religious gatherings, visit family or take a well-deserved break.
The Justice, Crime Prevention and Security (JCPS) Cluster Ministers and senior officials convened a special sitting on Monday, 14 April 2025, under the leadership of Cluster Co-Chairs, Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi of the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development and Minister of Police, Senzo Mchunu.
Today, Government, led by the Minister in The Presidency, Ms Khumbudzo Ntshavheni and Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Nobuhle Nkabane met with Vice Chancellors of Public Universities with the coordination of Universities South Africa (USAF) and the support of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO).
