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).

The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) wishes to inform members of the media covering the Cabinet Oversight Visit to Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, on 15–16 April 2025 of the following media arrangements:

Media Programme

Day One: Tuesday, 15 April 2025
Site visit to Port of Ngqura
Time: 14h00

Day Two: Wednesday, 16 April 2025
10h00: Opening remarks at the start of the Joint Cabinet Meeting
14h00: Media Briefing
Venue: Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium

Media Accreditation Collection

A. Issues in the Environment

1. Economy

1.1    Investment

A. Issues in the environment

A.    Cabinet decisions

1.     Budget 2025-2026

A.    Issues in the environment

1.    International Relations 

1.1.    South Africa’s Presidency of the Group of Twenty (G20)