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Water and Sanitation releases latest weekly State of reservoirs report
South African Government
Vaal Dam remains above full capacity despite marginal weekly decline.
Water and Sanitation on Vaal Dam capacity despite marginal weekly decline
South African Government
Vaal Dam remains above full capacity despite marginal weekly decline.
Home Affairs conducts nationwide public consultations on the Zimbabwean and Lesotho Exemption Permits
South African Government
Home Affairs conducts nationwide public consultations on the Zimbabwean and Lesotho Exemption Permits The Department of Home Affairs is currently undertaking an extensive series of nationwide public consultations regarding the Zimbabwean Exemption...
Home Affairs dismisses false reports on passport-free travel for Lesotho nationals
South African Government
The Department of Home Affairs has noted with concern various unfounded media reports and social media posts suggesting that Lesotho nationals will no longer be required to present valid passports when entering South Africa.
President Cyril Ramaphosa officiates co-launch of South Africa and Lesotho Senqu Bridge, 22 Apr
South African Government
His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa will, on Wednesday, 22 April 2026, join His Majesty King Letsie III and His Excellency the Rt Honourable Samuel Matekane, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Lesotho, to officiate and co-launch the opening of...
Inter Ministerial Committee: Update on the comprehensive approach on migration
South African Government
Good day members of the Media Thank you once again for honoring our invitation to the IMC media briefing and for your consistent balanced coverage of the current migration developments and the associated events that are unfolding in this regard....
Trade minister states Lesotho shifts away from US market
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Lesotho is actively moving away from relying on the US as a major export destination due to high tariffs and changing buyer preferences, according to Mokhethi Shelile, the country’s Minister of Trade, Industry, and Small Business....
Undernutrition crisis: how Lesotho’s infants are falling behind
EIN Presswire
FAYETTEVILLE, GA, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A revealing new study has uncovered a critical public health concern in Lesotho: widespread undernutrition among children aged 6 to 24 months.
Full Statement on the Cabinet meeting of Wednesday, 1 July 2026
South African Government
A. ISSUES IN THE ENVIRONMENT 1. Comprehensive Approach to Managing Migration in South Africa 1.1 Cabinet extended its appreciation to South Africans who participated in peaceful protests against irregular migration and commended the National Joint...
Minister John Steenhuisen: SABIO BEECON 2026
South African Government
Theme: Pollinators for food security, economic growth and rural transformation Programme Director; Chairperson of the South African Bee Industry Organisation, Ms Tumi Mobu; Honourable MEC Madoda Sambatha; Director-General, Mr Mooketsa Ramasodi;...
Minister John Steenhuisen: Keynote address at the South African Bee Industry Organisation
South African Government
SABIO BEECON 2026 Theme: Pollinators for Food Security, Economic Growth and Rural Transformation Programme Director, Chairperson of the South African Bee Industry Organisation, Ms Tumi Mobu, Honourable MEC Madoda Sambatha, Director-General, Mr...
President Cyril Ramaphosa: Opening statement at ninth Summit of the Southern African Customs Union,
South African Government
Programme Director, Your Majesty, Your Excellencies Heads of State and Government, Honourable Ministers and Members of the SACU Council, Executive Secretary of SACU, Mr Dumisani Masilela, Members of Parliament and members of the diplomatic corps,...
President Cyril Ramaphosa: Ninth Summit of the Southern African Customs Union,
South African Government
Programme Director, Your Majesty, Your Excellencies Heads of State and Government, Honourable Ministers and Members of the SACU Council, Executive Secretary of SACU, Mr Dumisani Masilela, Members of Parliament and members of the diplomatic corps,...
Deputy Minister Mkhuleko Hlengwa visits Pongola to assess cross-border operations and promote road safety, 26 Jun
South African Government
The Deputy Minister of Transport visits Pongola to assess the state of cross-border operations and to promote road safety In an effort to assess the state of operations at Golela Border Post as well as to ensure the safe transportation of people...
President Cyril Ramaphosa address 9th summit of SACU Heads of State and Government, 26 Jun
South African Government
President Ramaphosa to address 9th summit of SACU Heads of State and Government President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Friday, 26 June 2026, officially open and address the 9th Summit of the Southern Africa Customs Union Heads of State and Government....
Secretary Scott Hosts Texas Consular Corps Forum in Austin
Texas Secretary of State
Secretary Scott kicks off 2022 Consular Corps Forum in Austin, Office of the Texas Secretary of State, 10/4/2022 Panelists from Capital Factory and Tech Ranch discuss technology and innovation in Texas, Office of the Texas Secretary of State,...
UN Chief Names Ahunna Eziakonwa as New Special Adviser on Africa
MENAFN
(MENAFN) United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has designated Ahunna Eziakonwa of Nigeria as his new special adviser on Africa, according to a statement issued on Friday.
Nigerian Diplomat Named as UN Special Adviser on Africa
MENAFN
(MENAFN) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed Ahunna Eziakonwa of Nigeria as his Special Adviser on Africa, according to a UN statement released Friday.
Minister Brophy announces new visa requirements
Government of Ireland
Minister for Migration Colm Brophy has announced, with effect from Monday 15 June 2026, nationals of Nicaragua, Saint Kitts and Nevis and Saint Lucia will be required to obtain a visa before travelling to Ireland.
Minister Pemmy Majodina launches tunnel drilling for Polihali water project, 20 Apr
South African Government
Minister Majodina and Lesotho’s Minister Moleko to unveil the Tunnel Drilling Machine to activate excavation of the 38 km Polihali Water Transfer Tunnel The Minister of Water and Sanitation, Pemmy Majodina and Deputy Minister David Mahlobo...
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