Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Minister Enoch Godongwana tables National Treasury Budget Vote
Minister of Agriculture,Steenhuisen holds a Post Budget Vote Media Briefing
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Minister of Agriculture, Hon.John Steenhuisen holds a Post Budget Vote Media Briefing
One Day, I Will: Hopes and Dreams of Children in Crisis
Source: United Nations (video statements)
One Day, I Will is an ongoing series by photographer Vincent Tremeau, capturing children in crisis-affected settings as they dress up as who they want to become in the future. In 2025, one year after a magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck Japan’s Noto Peninsula on New Year’s Day, Vincent brought the project to local schools, inviting children to share their dreams, fears, and hopes in the wake of disaster. These portraits and testimonies are more than dress-up, they reveal resilience, imagination, and the enduring strength of children who continue to dream, despite difficult circumstances. Each of them reminds us: hope can grow even from the most challenging places. “One Day I Will” is one of the exhibits in the UN Pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Kansai. The project was made available by OCHA (UN’s Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs) with support from KUMON, a global after-school math and reading programme.
UK Work of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office – Foreign Affairs Committee
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
The Foreign Affairs Committee will hold an evidence session on the work of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office at 1.30pm, on Tuesday 8 July.
Members are likely to question the Foreign Secretary on the UK Government’s current position on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
UK Spending Review – Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee questions Rt Hon Angela Rayner MP, Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, on the Spending Review 2025 and the Government’s announcement of £39 billion investment for affordable homes.
The cross-party group of MPs are expected to explore questions around the Social and Affordable Homes Programme, the Spending Review settlement, and local council finances.
Witnesses:
Rt Hon Angela Rayner MP, Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government
Sarah Healey CB CVO, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Civil 20 (C20) South Africa briefs the media on the road to the G20 summit.
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Civil 20 (C20) South Africa briefs the media on the road to the G20 summit.
Minister in the Presidency Ms Chikunga in a bilateral meeting with Women Entrepreneurs of theProgram
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Minister in the Presidency for WYPD, Ms Sindisiwe Chikunga in a bilateral meeting with Women Entrepreneurs of the Program.
The Minister Ms. Chikunga, conducted a wrap-up interview during her working visit to Colombia.
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Minister in the Presidency for WYPD, Ms Sindisiwe Chikunga conducting a wrap upinterview with GCIS Media at the conclusion of her engagements today.
Minister Ms Chikunga met with Minister Mr Rosero of Colombia as part of the workingvisit to Colombia
Protecting the Rule of Law Across the EU
Source: European Commission (video statements)
Today, the European Commission publishes the 2025 Rule of Law Report. This report is a key instrument to protect and strengthen democracy across the EU.
It highlights both progress and challenges in four essential areas: the justice system, anti-corruption frameworks, media pluralism, and institutional checks and balances. By shining a spotlight on these areas, the EU aims to foster transparency, accountability, and resilience within its democratic systems.