Government welcomes interest rate cut as relief for households
Government welcomes the decision by the South African Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee to cut the interest rate by 25 basis points, bringing the repo rate to 6.75% and the prime lending rate to 10.25%.
The rate cut is expected to ease pressure on consumers with loans, support small businesses, and encourage investment and economic activity. Government continues to prioritise measures that help reduce the cost of living, create jobs, and improve economic stability.
Government Communication on media arrangements for G20 Social Summit
South Africa will host the G20 Social Summit from 18 to 20 November 2025 at the Birchwood Hotel and OR Tambo Conference Centre in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng Province.
The G20 Social Summit is designed as an inclusive platform to amplify the voices of civil society, grassroots organisations and communities.
Presidential eThekwini Working Group demonstrates collaboration in action
A high-level delegation led by Co-Chairs of the eThekwini Presidential Working Group (PeWG) Director-General in the Presidency Phindile Baleni and Mike Mabuyakhulu conducted an inspection yesterday, 13 November, of major service delivery projects underway in the City.
The PeWG delegation visited the Moses Mabhida Stadium, Rivertown Precinct, Phoenix Industrial Park, the uMlazi Canal, and the Southern Aqueduct.
Minister Ntshavheni to brief media on outcomes of the Cabinet meeting of 12 November: 13 Nov
Minister in The Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, will brief members of the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, 12 November 2025.
The media briefing will take place as follows:
Date: Thursday, 13 November 2025
Time: 11h00
Venue: Imbizo Media Centre, 120 Plein Street, Parliament, Cape Town.
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Presidential eThekwini Working Group conduct service delivery project inspections across eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality: 13 Nov
The Presidential eThekwini Working Group (PeWG) will undertake an inspection in loco on Thursday, 13 November 2025, visiting key sites across the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality.
Media accreditation for G20 Social Summit
South Africa will host the G20 Social Summit from 18 to 20 November 2025 at the Birchwood Hotel and OR Tambo Conference Center in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng Province.
The G20 Social Summit is designed as an inclusive platform to amplify the voices of civil society, grassroots organisations and communities.
Media accreditation for G20 Social Summit
South Africa will host the G20 Social Summit from 18 to 20 November 2025 at the Birchwood Hotel and OR Tambo Conference Center in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng Province.
The G20 Social Summit is designed as an inclusive platform to amplify the voices of civil society, grassroots organisations and communities.
South Africa records strong tourism uptick
Government welcomes the significant increase of international tourist arrivals recorded between January and September 2025. The latest figures released by the Department of Tourism confirm 7 634 261 million tourist arrivals, reflecting sustained recovery and renewed confidence in South Africa, as a premier global tourism destination.