Deputy Minister in The Presidency, Nonceba Mhlauli, will tomorrow participate in “Taking Stats to the People” activation programme alongside the Statistician-General, Mr Risenga Maluleke, and the Executive Committee of Statistics South Africa.

This early morning engagement aims to showcase how data drives development and strengthens communities. The activation, taking place in Gugulethu, Cape Town, will provide commuters and residents with accessible and practical insights on how statistics are used to inform policy, allocate resources, and improve lives.

This community-focused initiative precedes the Statistics South Africa budget vote, which will be delivered in Parliament later the same day.

Details of the Activation:

Date: Wednesday, 02 July 2025
Time: 07h00
Venue: Gugulethu Train Station to Cape Town Station

Details of the Stats SA Budget Vote:

Time: 14h00
Venue: Good Hope Chamber, Parliament of South Africa

Join the Deputy Minister in demonstrating how data is not just numbers but a powerful tool for change.

Media RSVP & Enquiries: Mandisa Mbele, Head: Office of the Deputy Minister in The Presidency, on 082 580 2213 / mandisam@presidency.gov.za

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Friday, 04 July 2025, host President Alexander van der Bellen of Austria at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. 

The State Visit presents an opportunity to consolidate the long-standing and strong relationship between South Africa and Austria, particularly in the fields of arts and culture, higher education, renewable energy, trade and investment, and waste management.

South Africa and Austria maintain cordial and cooperative bilateral relations that are rooted in mutual respect, shared values on multilateralism, and growing economic and cultural exchanges. Though geographically distant and differing significantly in size and economic structure, the two nations have found common ground in international cooperation, trade, and sustainable development

President Ramaphosa and President van der Bellen will also address a plenary session of the Business Forum on the afternoon of the State Visit on 4 July 2025. 

Media is invited to apply for media accreditation to cover the incoming State Visit and the Business Forum by completing the accreditation form below. 

The accreditation form for the State Visit can be sent to Ndivhuwo@presidency.gov.za and for the Business Forum, it can be sent to Cmnisi@thedtic.gov.za  by 15h00, Tuesday 01 July 2025. 

STATE VISIT DETAILS: 
Date: Friday, 04 July 2025
Time: 10h00 (media to arrive at 08h00)
Venue: Union Buildings, Pretoria 

SA-AUSTRIA BUSINESS FORUM :
Date: Friday, 04 July 2025
Time: 14:15
Venue: Colab Hotel
Address: Ext 2, Menlyn Maine, 194 Bancor Avenue Park Lane West Building

STRICTLY NO LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED 

Media enquiries: Vincent Magwenya, Spokersperson to President Ramaphosa - media@presidency.gov.za

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria