Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Retired Judge Takalani Joseph Raulinga, the IDAC Oversight Judge, briefs the media on progress made in establishing the Office of the IDAC Oversight Judge and outlines its strategic direction following the formal soft launch by the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Ms Mmamoloko Kubayi.
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
The Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, together with Eskom, brief the media on the recent incidents that occurred during scheduled steam generator eddy current inspections at Koeberg Nuclear Power Station’s Unit 2, which is currently undergoing an outage.
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
📹 President Cyril Ramaphosa urged the Kekana Gardens community to protect public infrastructure, keep their surroundings clean and continue working together to advance local development.
#MandelaDay #MandelaMonth2026 #ServiceDeliveryZA
Source: United Nations (video statements)
On Saturday, 18 July 2026, the UN Chamber Music Society of the United Nations Staff Recreation Council (UNCMS) presents “Madiba” with Wouter Kellerman, a three-time Grammy Award-winning South African flautist, producer, and composer, who has also earned nine South African Music Awards. The event will be broadcasted internationally through the global platforms of the United Nations: UN Web TV and UN YouTube.
Honouring the enduring legacy of the former South African President and his commitment to peace, freedom, and service, “Madiba", a musical prayer, offers a heartfelt tribute that blends power and tenderness. Founded in 2016 by Brenda Vongova, the UN Chamber Music Society is dedicated to promoting the United Nations’ goals and values at large – through the universal language of music.
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100% of the UN Chamber Music Society’s streams will be donated to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) — supporting its frontline response to climate-driven humanitarian crises worldwide.
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Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Deputy President Paul Mashatile officiates the Mandela Day Water Services Project Launch and Acceleration Programme on Unserved Communities – Babanango Water Supply Scheme in Babanango, Zululand District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal Province.
Source: United Nations (video statements)
A special video by António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, for the commemoration of Nelson Mandela Day at United Nations Headquarters, featuring archival footage in tribute to his legacy.
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
This week’s top stories of the week include:
00:12 – Ocean expedition finds 31 species in 2 weeks:
A research mission set out from Brazil to explore the ocean’s ‘twilight zone’. Plunging from 200 to 1,000 metres deep, this is the largest #habitat on Earth and is estimated to contain 90% of the global biosphere. Researchers on the Schmidt Ocean Institute vessel brought a groundbreaking microscope called the Squid, which uses lasers to scan living creatures – even single-celled ones.
01.55 – Climate change is a health emergency:
Iceland’s former prime minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir now chairs the Pan-European Commission on Climate and Health. Here, she explains how climate change is taking a toll on food and water security, and argues that the duty of political leaders to those they serve means the climate must become a priority.
04.38 – Airport Crisis Management: From Climate to War:
Airports Council International expects 10 billion passengers to fly in 2026. So how do airports keep passengers safe, informed and on track amid these shocks? Here, the heads of two leading global airports, Deborah Flint of Greater Toronto Airports Authority and JJean-François de Saussure of Geneva Airport, share their perspective on what’s required to make travel smoother – from planning and staff preparation to fast communication.
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Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Deputy President Mashatile officiates the launch of the unserved communities water access acceleration programme
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Deputy President Mashatile to officiate the launch of the unserved communities water access acceleration programme
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
RECAP 📹 | Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane, on behalf of the Republic of South Africa, delivers South Africa’s intervention during Day 2 of the High-Level Meeting of the United Nations General Assembly on the Midterm Review of the New Urban Agenda (NUA).
The second session focused on "Unlocking Delivery: Financing Sustainable Urbanisation at Scale," where Minister Simelane highlighted South Africa’s efforts to expand access to affordable housing finance and accelerate inclusive, sustainable urban development.
#HousingTheNation #NewUrbanAgenda #NUA #GovZAUpdates
