South Africa and Botswana are bound together by historic ties of friendship, solidarity, and shared struggle. We are one people, united not only by geography but by a common destiny.
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Ahead of the launch of the “Imbali for Her” Women Entrepreneurship Fund, I started the day with a briefing session.
The Fund is aimed at advancing women’s economic empowerment and improving access to finance and business support for women-owned MSMEs across South Africa.
The ANC congratulates Cde David Mahlobo on attaining his Master of Science Degree in Hydrology Cum laude.
Your accomplishment is a beacon of inspiration for our people.
We were honoured to host a high-level delegation from China led by Minister Qin Zhanpeng in Mbombela yesterday as we strengthened economic cooperation and strategic relations between Mpumalanga and China. Our discussions focused on agriculture, energy, infrastructure, digital technology, industrialisation, skills development, and expanding export opportunities for Mpumalanga products into the Chinese market. We also appreciated China’s support towards our disaster recovery efforts as we continue building partnerships that drive growth, investment, and job creation for our people.
#GrowingMpumalangaTogether
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Premier Mandla Ndlovu hosted a high-level delegation from the People’s Republic of China led by Minister Qin Zhanpeng in Mbombela on Thursday. This was a significant engagement aimed at strengthening economic cooperation, investment, and good relations between Mpumalanga and China.
The visit marked an important milestone in advancing subnational cooperation and reaffirmed the growing strategic relationship between Mpumalanga and China, particularly in sectors critical to the Province’s economic transformation and development agenda.
Premier Ndlovu reiterated Mpumalanga’s commitment to deepening collaboration with China in agriculture, energy, infrastructure, digital technology, industrialisation, and skills development. He highlighted that the Province has already entered into meaningful Memoranda of Understanding with the Longhua City in Gansu province and Xiamen City in Fujian province focusing on industrial cooperation, agricultural collaboration, and green energy development.
The Premier further noted that the Mpumalanga International Food Produce Market presents a major opportunity to expand export access for the Province’s citrus and agricultural products into the Chinese market, unlocking new avenues for trade, growth, and job creation.
Premier Ndlovu also conveyed appreciation for China’s financial contribution towards Mpumalanga’s disaster recovery efforts, noting that Mpumalanga and Limpopo are the two provinces to benefit from this gesture of solidarity and friendship.
Minister Qin Zhanpeng underscored the strength of China–South Africa relations, noting that China has remained South Africa’s largest trading partner for 16 years.
He encouraged Mpumalanga officials and students to take advantage of China’s foreign aid training programme, which offers both short- and long-term study opportunities, with applications for the 2026 intake currently open.
Minister Qin reaffirmed that cooperation at provincial and municipal level remains a key pillar of China–South Africa relations and assured the Province of the Chinese Embassy’s continued support in ensuring the effective implementation of agreements concluded between Mpumalanga and Chinese partners. MECs Sasekani Manzini of Health, Mpumi Hlophe of Social Development, Khethiwe Moeketsi of Agriculture, Bonakele Majuba of Provincial Treasury and Leah Mabuza of Culture, Sport and Recreation attended the meeting.
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#MpumalangaAProvinceThatWorksForAll #SouthAfricaChina #StrategicPartnership #InclusiveEconomicGrowth #InternationalRelations
This morning there is an ANC NEC special sitting which is underway to deliberate the Section 89 Constitutional Court judgement of May 8, with the Secretary-General, Cde Fikile Mbabula reporting back on discussions held by ANC officials earlier this week.
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President @CyrilRamaphosa delivers the keynote address at the 30th Anniversary of the South32 Hillside Smelter in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, commending the company for keeping its roots firmly planted in the community through sustained social investment in education, health, and economic participation.
The President also welcomes South32's R3.9 billion pledge at this year's South Africa Investment Conference to upgrade rail infrastructure in KwaZulu-Natal and the Northern Cape.
#InvestSA
#AWorkingNation
Congratulations to our graduates of Congratulations to the graduates of the University of Mpumalanga. It was not an easy journey, but today you stand proud as graduates!
As the provincial government, we wish you great success as you step into this new chapter and serve our society with excellence. We encourage you to contribute meaningfully to the social and economic development of our province. Siyathokoza!
The ANC welcomes the official opening of the Brixton Reservoir and Water Tower Project, a major milestone in strengthening water security and infrastructure resilience in Johannesburg.
This development reflects ongoing efforts to improve service delivery, ensuring more reliable water supply for communities while supporting local economic development through job creation and SMME participation.
#YearOfDecisiveAction
The ANC will be joining COSATU and our Alliance partners for May Day rallies across the country, reaffirming our shared commitment to workers’ rights, dignity and economic justice.
🗓️ Friday, 01 May 2026
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#YearOfDecisiveAction
Happy Freedom Day to all South Africans. Today, we celebrate our hard-won democracy and honour the sacrifices made for our freedom. Under the theme:
“Freedom and the Rule of Law: Thirty Years of Democratic Citizenship.” This day serves as a reminder that freedom should never be taken for granted, but protected, cherished, and strengthened for generations to come.
#FreedomDay2026
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Yesterday, ANC President, Cde Cyril Ramaphosa, joined the Annual Easter Pilgrimage at the St Engenas ZCC Headquarters in Moria, Limpopo.
This visit underscores the ANC’s recognition of the ZCC’s significant role in the lives of millions of South Africans and its importance as a key social partner in fostering unity, community cohesion and nation-building.
#ANCInChurch