Government extends its best wishes to the Proteas Women’s cricket team as they prepare to face India in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup final on Sunday, 2 November 2025. The historic match will take place at the Dr DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, India from 11:00AM (CAT).

The nation stands firmly behind the Proteas Women, who have demonstrated remarkable resilience, teamwork, and excellence throughout the tournament. Their journey to the final is a proud moment for South Africa and an inspiration to all young girls and women who aspire to achieve greatness through sport.

Statement on the Cabinet meeting of Wednesday, 29 October 2025

A.    Issues in the environment

1.    Sport and Social Cohesion

Government reaffirms that Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) remains a key policy instrument of the State. The policy remains central to South Africa’s economic transformation and forms part of South Africa’s long-term strategy to redress historic injustices, broaden economic participation, and build a truly inclusive economy.

Government extends its best wishes to all matriculants as they commence the 2025 National Senior Certificate examinations tomorrow, 21 October 2025. This period marks the culmination of 13 years of learning, commitment, and perseverance. Learners are encouraged to approach the examinations with focus, confidence, and determination. Your hard work represents not only personal achievement but also a vital contribution to the development and progress of our country.

On 19 October 2025, South Africa will commemorate Black Wednesday, also known as National Press Freedom Day. The National Press Freedom Day marks 48 years since the historic events of Black Wednesday in 1977, a day that forever changed the landscape of South African journalism.

A.    Issues in the Environment

Government wishes to update South Africans and the international community about the details for the Special Official Funeral of the late Ambassador Nathi Mthethwa as follows:

1. Funeral Service 

The late Ambassador Nathi Mthethwa will be honoured with a Special Official Funeral Category 2 as declared by President Ramaphosa on the 8th of October 2025. 

Category 2 entail ceremonial elements performed by the South African Police Service. 

Government has noted the ongoing operations by law enforcement agencies and the subsequent public interest they have generated.

These operations fall within the normal scope of their mandate to investigate matters and recover assets.  The public is reminded that such activities are a standard and essential part of government’s fight against corruption, ensuring accountability and upholding the rule of law.

Deputy Minister in the Presidency Nonceba Mhlauli will on the 14 October 2025, host a G20 dialogue with students at the Motheo TVET College in Bloemfontein, Free State province. 

The dialogue forms part of year-long G20 awareness outreach programme implemented by Government Communications and Information System in partnership with different stakeholders across the country which among others include civil society, traditional leadership, business, and academia.

The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) invite members of the media who wish to cover the Special Official Funeral of the Late South Africa’s Ambassador to the Republic of France, Nathi Mthethwa to apply for media accreditation.

Applicants are advised to complete the online accreditation form accessible through this link: https://mrs.gcis.gov.za/?q=Mthethwa-official-funeral . The closing date is Friday, 10 October 2025 at 14h00.