A. Issues in the environment

1. Tourism growth, expanded air transport and tourist safety measures

1.1 Cabinet welcomed the strong performance of the tourism sector which according to Statistics South Africa’s International Tourism Report, recorded 989 329 tourist arrivals in April 2026. This marks the highest monthly year-on-year growth ever recorded, reaffirming South Africa’s enduring appeal as a global tourism destination.

Speech by the Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Hon. Nonceba Mhlauli, MP, on the occasion of the Presidency Budget Vote 2026/2027, National Assembly

Madame Speaker,

Your Excellency, President Cyril Ramaphosa,

Ministers and Deputy Ministers,

Honourable Chief Whip,

Honourable Members of the House,

Fellow South Africans,

Good evening,

I rise in support of Budget Vote: The Presidency. I do so with a clear understanding of the moment we are in as a country.

Address by Hon. Kenny Morolong, MP, Deputy Minister in the Presidency, on the occasion of the Presidency Budget Vote Debate 2026/2027

President of the People of South Africa - Your Excellency Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa
Members of the National Executive, Honourable Members of Parliament,
Director General and Secretary of Cabinet - Mme Phindile Baleni Distinguished Guests,
Fellow South Africans,

Speech by the Hon Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, MP, and Minister In The Presidency on the occasion of The Presidency Budget Vote 2026/2027, National Assembly

Madame Speaker
Your Excellency, President Cyril Ramaphosa,
Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on The Presidency
Ministers and Deputy Ministers,
Honourable Chief Whip
Honourable Members of the House,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Distinguished Guests,

Madame Speaker,

Address by Minister in The Presidency, Ms Khumbudzo Ntshavheni (MP) at the Opening Session of the International Security Forum 2026 on challenges and threats to international security in the context of the emergence of the multipolar world, 28 May 2026, Moscow.

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 - 14H00-15H30

Deputy Minister in The Presidency, Kenny Morolong will join Premier of the North West Province, Lazarus Mokgosi, as he undertakes a visit to the Molosankwe family following the gruesome killing of community activist, Mr Thato Molosankwe.

The details of the visit are as follows:
Date: Tuesday, 26 May 2026
Venue: Molosankwe Family Residence, Lomanyaneng, Mahikeng
Time:14h00

Media Enquiries:
Sello Tatai
Spokesperson to the Premier
North West Provincial Government
Cell: 082 450 7842

Address by Minister in The Presidency, Ms. Khumbudzo Ntshavheni (MP) on the occasion of the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) Budget Vote at Good Hope Chamber, Parliament

Honourable House Chairperson,

Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies, Honourable Khusela Sangoni,

Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Honourable Theliswa Mgweba

Minister in The Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, will on Thursday, 21 May 2026, lead a delegation comprising of officials from Government Communication and Information System (GCIS), Brand South Africa, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) , the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA), and local councillors in post-Budget Vote outreach activities in the Cape Town.

The Minister’s activation, themed , “Love Your Street”, forms part of government’s ongoing efforts to promote community pride, active citizenry, clean and safe neighbourhoods.