Press Releases

South African Government

President Cyril Ramaphosa will tomorrow, Saturday, 21 March 2026, deliver the keynote address at the 2026 National Commemoration of Human Rights Day. The occasion will take place at AR Abass Stadium, Kimberley, Northern Cape Province.

South African Government

Every year on Human Rights Day, recognised on the 21st of March this year, South Africans reflect on the freedoms enshrined in our Constitution and the long journey toward dignity, equality and justice for all. While human rights are often...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) Palestine has welcomed the awarding of the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize to South African jurist Navi Pillay, describing the recognition as an acknowledgment of her work defending international law, promoting justice and documenting alleged...

South African Government

Media accreditation to attend and cover the Gauteng Provincial Human Rights Day commemoration is now available for collection by members of the media.

South African Government

Programme Director, distinguished guests, esteemed presenters, the leadership of the TVET Colleges present, representatives from Local Government, members of civil society and, most important, the young leaders of tomorrow.

South African Government

On Tuesday, 17 March 2026, the Speaker of the North West Provincial Legislature, Dr. Desbo Mohono will hold a Legislature House Sitting where Members of all Political Parties represented in the Legislature will debate on Human Rights Day, and...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump criticized this year’s Nobel Peace Prize recipient, South African jurist Navi Pillay, describing her as "a liberal person who works at the United Nations, who nobody has ever heard of," while arguing that he...

South African Government

Programme Directors, Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Mr Gayton McKenzie, Premier of Northern Cape, Dr Zamani Saul, Ministers and Deputy Ministers, Justices of the Constitutional Court and other courts, Heads and representatives of...

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(MENAFN) UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk on Sunday highlighted a growing worldwide surge in anti-Muslim hatred, calling on governments, tech companies, and the public to take urgent measures to confront Islamophobia.

South African Government

Honourable Deputy Chairperson, Honourable Members, I respectfully request that we all rise, whether in body or in spirit, and recite the Preamble to the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa. “We, the people of South Africa, Recognise the...

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(MENAFN) Ukraine has reiterated its commitment to the International Criminal Court (ICC), emphasizing its support for the tribunal’s “independence and integrity” following the announcement of new US sanctions targeting the institution.

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(MENAFN) Ukraine on Friday reaffirmed its support for the International Criminal Court (ICC) and for its “independence and integrity,” hours after Washington announced sanctions against the tribunal. “As a State Party to the Rome Statute, Ukraine...

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(MENAFN) The United Nations has warned of a growing civilian toll in Ukraine after more than 100 people were killed and at least 429 injured in a single week of intensified Russian attacks targeting residential neighborhoods, passenger buses and...

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(MENAFN) Palestine on Friday welcomed the award of the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize to South African jurist Navi Pillay, saying it honors her defense of international law and her documentation of Israeli crimes.

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(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump on Friday lashed out at this year’s Nobel Peace Prize winner, describing her as “a liberal person who works at the United Nations, who nobody has ever heard of.” Trump said he had “never heard of the person,”...

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(MENAFN) The UN on Friday condemned a sharp surge in attacks on civilians in Ukraine, reporting more than 100 killed and at least 429 injured in the past week as Russian strikes hit homes, passenger buses and critical infrastructure.

South African Government

Programme Director, Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Mr Gayton McKenzie, Ministers and Deputy Ministers, Social partners, Educators and parents, Learners, Guests, Good Morning.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China

At the invitation of Premier of the State Council Li Qiang, President of the Council of Ministers of Togo Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé will pay an official visit to China from October 9 to 16. French President’s Diplomatic Adviser Emmanuel Bonne...

South African Government

Programme Director, Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Mr Gayton McKenzie, Ministers and Deputy Ministers, Social partners, Educators and parents, Learners, Guests, Good Morning.

South African Government

Programme Director, Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Mr Gayton McKenzie, Ministers and Deputy Ministers, Social partners, Educators and parents, Learners, Guests, Good Morning.