Members of the media who have successfully applied for accreditation to cover the Special Official Funeral service of the late Ma Gertrude Shope, are requested to collect their accreditation cards as follows:
Day 1:
Date: Friday, 30 May 2025
Time:15h00-18h00
Venue: Johannesburg City Hall

Day 2:
Date: Saturday, 31 May 2025
Time: 07h00-08h00
Venue: Johannesburg City Hall

NB: Members of the media are advised to bring along their ID’s, Driver’s license, passports, press cards or letter from the editor when collecting the accreditation cards.    

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, 28 May 2025.  

The media briefing will take place as follows:  
Date:           Thursday, 29 May 2025
Time:           11h00  
Venue:         Imbizo Media Centre, 120 Plein Street, Parliament, Cape Town

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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.