Your Excellency, President Vladimir Putin,
Your Excellencies, Leaders of BRICS nations,
Your Excellencies, Leaders of Global and Regional Institutions, 
Antonio Guterres, Secretary General of the United Nations,
Honourable Ministers,
Excellencies,
Ladies and gentlemen,

Allow me to begin by congratulating the Russian Federation and President Putin on chairing a successful BRICS Summit, as well as leading us all on adopting an excellent declaration.

The BRICS Outreach and BRICS Plus engagements are important platforms for developing strong ties among countries from the greater Global South and emerging markets.

We should use these platforms to foster meaningful engagement.

We should use the BRICS platform to contribute to social, economic and cultural development of our peoples.

We welcome the Russian initiatives that are aimed at strengthening a number of BRICS countries through the various networks aimed at improving the future of BRICS countries’ transport networks and connectivity under the theme ‘Innovation and Digitalisation of Transport’.

This will help us find ways to integrate and deepen our inter-connectedness in new and imaginative ways.

Work has already begun in this regard through initiatives like the International North-South Transport Corridor, which is a multimodal transportation corridor established from St Petersburg to Mumbai.

This corridor is an opportunity for this region to unlock new trade flows and trade routes in an increasingly multipolar world.

On the African continent, the African Continental Free Trade Area will unlock opportunities for trade and investment for local and global businesses.

It will create a number of opportunities that will lead to an integrated and connected continent.

The Single African Air Transport Market is another flagship project of the African Union Agenda 2063.

This is an initiative of the African Union to create a single unified air transport market in Africa to support the continent’s economic integration.

For BRICS and friends of BRICS, we need to use these projects to further connect the greater Global South. 

The promotion of greater regional connectivity and trade facilitation can only succeed in an environment of peace and stability. 

Excellencies,

South Africa is concerned about the military aggression by Israel against the people of Gaza, which we have characterised as genocide. This genocide led South Africa to approach the International Court of Justice with a view to stopping the killing of innocent women and children in Gaza. We believe the world cannot sit by and watch the suffering.

The world cannot afford a region-wide escalation of the conflict.

South Africa has been unwavering in advocating for a two state solution that would see an independent Palestinian state along the borders set out in 1967, with East Jerusalem as its capital. This would be in line with UN resolutions,  international law and internationally agreed parameters.

We call on the international community and the UN Security Council in particular to address the spiralling conflict.

On our own continent, Sudan enters its second year of horrific conflict and devastation. This is another conflict the world seems to have forgotten about.

The protracted conflicts in the Sahel and Great Lakes regions in Africa persist.

We must find lasting solutions to all these conflicts.

We must remain committed to the peaceful resolution of all disputes through negotiation and inclusive dialogue. 

We must safeguard the ability of states to pursue independent foreign policy. 

We must safeguard the multilateral system, because it is the cornerstone of international relations, and foster an environment of peace and development.

Existing global institutional mechanisms need to be both strengthened and reformed to play a constructive role in international peace and security. 

We cannot allow conflicts to continue in perpetuity. 

We need to find paths to peace. 

In our quest for a more interconnected, just and prosperous world, we have the ability to foster an environment of peace through a focus on sustainable development.

We must continue to support nations and peoples who seek to end the cycle of conflict and choose the path of peace.

I thank you.

Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile will tomorrow, Thursday, 24 October 2024, convene the second meeting of the Government of National Unity (GNU) Clearing House Mechanism, a platform established by President Cyril Ramaphosa for the purposes of resolving policy disagreements and any disputes within the 10-member GNU.

All 10 political parties that are signatories to the GNU, namely; African National Congress; Democratic Alliance; Patriotic Alliance; Inkatha Freedom Party; Good Party; Pan Africanist Congress of Azania; Freedom Front Plus; United Democratic Movement; Al Jama-ah, and Rise Mzansi have been invited. 

Issues to be discussed at the second meeting include Terms of Reference of the Clearing House Mechanism, update on the preparations for the G20 Summit, aspects of the Basic Education Laws Amendment Act (BELA Act), update on the Preparations for the National Dialogue, as well as a discussion on challenges at Provincial and Local Government level in relation to coalition governments.

Media is hereby invited for a photo opportunity at the beginning of the meeting and a media opportunity at the end of the meeting.

Details of the meeting are as follows:

Date: Thursday, 24 October 2024
Time: 09h00 - 13h00
Venue: Room 26, Tuynhuys, Parliament, Cape Town

Media wishing to cover the meeting must please RSVP with Bongani Majola (Presidency) on 082 339 1993 or bonganim@presidency.gov.za 

Media enquiries: Mr Keith Khoza, Acting Spokesperson to the Deputy President on 066 195 8840.

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Pretoria

Strengthening multilateralism for just global development and security

Your Excellency, President Vladimir Putin,
Excellencies, fellow BRICS Leaders,
Honourable Ministers,
Ladies and gentlemen,

Let me thank our Chair, President Putin, for hosting us in Kazan for the sixteenth BRICS Summit.

Fifteen years ago, South Africa attended its first BRICS Summit in Sanya, China.

Today, we gather as a group of nine leading emerging countries.

Our historic expansion is a beacon of hope for the global South.

Individually, we are countries of diverse histories, values and strengths.

Together, we demonstrate the benefits of cooperation instead of competition.

As an increasingly influential group, we must ensure the success of this expanded group.

Twenty-five years ago, South Africa’s first democratic President, Nelson Mandela, undertook one of his final state visits to the Russian Federation.

During this visit, President Mandela paid homage to the people of Russia.

He said they “were in the vanguard of that great legion of humanity who shared our struggle against apartheid and therefore also our victory”. 

He said: “This was the solidarity of true internationalism, transcending a vast geographical distance as well as the cultural and social differences between our peoples.”

As the world bears witness to the continued plight of the Palestinian people, South Africa is compelled to emulate that spirit of solidarity. 

As a country, we understand the value of global support for a people’s right to self-determination and statehood.

We are gravely concerned at the further escalation of a conflict that has already caused so much death and destruction.

The International Court of Justice has made it clear that the international community has a duty to prevent genocide by Israel.

The countries of the world have a responsibility not to fund or facilitate Israel’s genocidal actions.

As the UN General Assembly has now resolved, the countries of the world have a responsibility to promote the realisation of the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination.

Lasting peace and security will not be achieved until Palestinians have realised their aspirations for statehood, justice and freedom.

Peace and security across the world requires the collective will of the community of nations.

It requires a UN Security Council that is representative and inclusive.

We see from many conflicts raging across the world that the UN Security Council has not fulfilled its mandate to maintain international peace and security.

It does not represent the interests of the global community, and therefore does not have the means to give effect to the global desire for peace.

Just as BRICS has a vital role in shaping a new multipolar world order, so too must it use its voice to advance change.

We found consensus on the reform of the UN Security Council when we met in Johannesburg last year.

Let us build on that foundation to develop an improved consensus that addresses the concerns and aspirations of all BRICS members.

We welcome the report of our National Security Advisors.

As BRICS countries, our security cooperation should continue to enhance mutual trust and build practical cooperation.

It should enable us to address complex security challenges, including terrorism, new technologies such artificial intelligence, cybercrime and instability in various regions.

We meet at a time when multilateralism is under threat.

We see this 16th BRICS Summit as an opportunity to harness our collective strength to build a safer, more prosperous and equitable world.  

It is in this spirit that South Africa will assume the Presidency of the G20 next year under the theme of: “Solidarity, Equality and Sustainable Development.”

We will seek to mobilise the countries of the world to take practical steps to resolve global challenges while strengthening international cooperation within a rules-based system.

In an interconnected world, the challenges faced by one nation affect all nations. 

Through solidarity, we seek to advance a unified effort and mutual support among nations.

By advancing equality we seek to ensure fair treatment, opportunities and advancement for all individuals and nations.

Sustainable development is about meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.

Over the years, BRICS has emerged as an important voice of the Global South.

The expansion of BRICS is evidence of the growing value of our cooperation.

By working together, we can pave the way for a brighter future for all our peoples – and for the global community of nations.

I thank you.

Acting President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile has declared a Special Official Funeral Category 2 to honour former Minister of Labour and High Commissioner to Canada, Mr Membathisi Mphumzi Shepherd Mdladlana.

Acting President Mashatile offers his sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mr Mdladlana who has passed away at the age of 72.

A teacher by training and a former school principal, Mr Mdladlana became a member of South Africa’s first democratic Parliament in 1994.

Four years later, he was appointed Minister of Labour by President Nelson Mandela and was retained in this role by Presidents Mbeki, Motlanthe and Zuma.

The Special Official Funeral Category 2 designated by the Acting President will entail ceremonial elements presented by the South African Police Service.

The occasion will take place in Cape Town on Saturday, 26 October 2024. Further details will be communicated in due course.

Acting President Mashatile has declared that the National Flag be flown at half mast around the country from tomorrow morning, Wednesday, 23 October 2024, until the evening of the funeral on 26 October 2024.

Media enquiries: Mr Keith Khoza, Acting Spokesperson to the Deputy President on 066 195 8840.

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Pretoria

President Cyril Ramaphosa has this morning, Tuesday, 22 October 2024, arrived in Kazan in the Russian Federation to lead South Africa’s participation in the XVI BRICS Summit.

The summit is held from 22 to 24 October 2024 under the theme: "Strengthening Multilateralism for Just Global Development and Security."

President Ramaphosa will commence his programme this afternoon, 22 October 2024, with a bilateral meeting with President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation.

The meeting will present an opportunity for President Ramaphosa to communicate priorities of the seventh administration, highlight the strategic importance of the Russian Federation to South Africa, and to exchange views with the Host President on issues of mutual interest.

President Ramaphosa will also hold several bilateral meetings with Leaders attending the BRICS Summit to strengthen political and economic relations in line with South Africa's national interests and foreign policy priorities.

In the evening, President Ramaphosa will attend the Welcome Cultural Ceremony for BRICS Leaders hosted by the Chair of BRICS 2024 President Putin.

On Wednesday, 23 October 2024, the President will deliver the country statement during the BRICS Plenary session themed Strengthening Multilateralism for Just Global Development and Security."

He will also attend the Welcoming Ceremony for Heads of Delegations of BRICS States, Invited Countries and International Organizations.

President Ramaphosa will deliver the second country statement on 24 October 2024 during the BRICS Summit Outreach/BRICS Plus session held under the theme “BRICS and Global South: building a better world together”. The aim of the dialogue is to enhance BRICS ties with leading developing economies.

BRICS plays an important role in a multipolar world, championing multilateralism, mutually beneficial cooperation and sustainable development.

A founding value of BRICS is the shared vision of the urgent need to restructure global political, economic and financial governance to be more fair, just and representative. The expanded BRICS now covers 43% of the world's population, 32% of the world's land area, around 35% of global GDP and 20% of world exports and provides opportunities to develop mutually beneficial cooperation that contributes to the sustainable growth and development of South Africa.

The Leaders of Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Iran, Russia, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates will meet for the first time since new members were invited to join BRICS during the Johannesburg II BRICS Summit of 23 August 2023.

During the XVI BRICS Summit, BRICS Leaders will reflect on the status of mutually beneficial BRICS cooperation, regional and global economic and political developments as well as global governance reform.

They will consider reports requested during the Johannesburg II BRICS Summit, including a report by BRICS Foreign Ministers on the further development of the BRICS Partner Country model and prospective candidates and a report by BRICS Finance Ministers on the consideration of local currencies, payment instruments and platforms. The Summit will also hear reports from the New Development Bank, BRICS Interbank Cooperation Mechanism, BRICS Business Council and BRICS Women’s Business Alliance.

President Ramaphosa is supported by Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola; Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Ms Angie Motshekga; Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, and Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Parks Tau.

Media enquiries: Vincent Magwenya, Spokesperson to the President – media@presidency.gov.za

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria
 

Your Excellency, President Vladimir Putin,
Fellow BRICS Leaders,
Distinguished guests,
Ladies and gentlemen,
 
It is a great honour to address the BRICS Business Forum as it meets to expand and diversify trade and investment between our countries.
 
As a formation, BRICS has an important role in the world. It has the potential to drive significant change in the global economy and international relations.
 
The historic expansion of BRICS creates further opportunities to foster robust trade and development cooperation. The expanded BRICS group now covers 43 percent of the world's population.
 
The group together accounts for 27 percent of global GDP and a fifth of world exports. The opportunities for cooperation and economic progress are immense. 
 
The BRICS Business Council has a crucial role in expanding trade between BRICS countries.
 
As governments, we are committed to support the work of business.
 
We look forward to the report of the BRICS Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors to the BRICS Summit on the strengthening of correspondent banking networks between BRICS countries and enabling settlements in local currencies.
 
As the global economy undergoes far-reaching technological change, BRICS countries must create a collaborative environment for the advancement of digital technology.
 
E-commerce in particular has great potential to enhance market access and economic growth.
 
We support the call for international rules and standards on issues such as cross-border taxation and data privacy.
 
South Africa is ready to play its part in realising the economic potential of BRICS. 
 
In the midst of an improved economic outlook for South Africa, growth forecasts for the next two years have been revised upwards. 
 
Our newly-elected Government of National Unity has prioritised structural economic reform, massive investment in infrastructure and improving the business operating environment.
 
South Africa has a diverse economic base with developed industries in areas such as manufacturing and services. 
 
We have sophisticated financial services, world class infrastructure and abundant natural resources.
 
We call on fellow BRICS countries to participate in the growth of South Africa and indeed the rest of the African continent.
 
The African Continental Free Trade Area is unlocking massive opportunities for trade, investment and industrial growth.
 
The African continent is looking for partnerships that will unlock the dynamism and potential of its 1.3 billion people.
 
Africa is home to a population that is young, digitally connected and increasingly urbanised.
 
Investment in skills development is growing a workforce that will make the African continent an engine of production and growth well into the future.
 
The success of the African Continental Free Trade Area requires a substantial investment in infrastructure.
 
We therefore call on fellow BRICS countries to partner with us to build the roads, ports for imports and exports, rail, energy and telecommunications networks that will enable Africa to industrialise and trade with other countries across the world.
 
To ensure that the benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Area are spread across African societies, we need to ensure that small and medium-sized enterprises and women-owned businesses receive focused support and financing. 
 
I commend the BRICS Business Council, the respective Ministers who have worked very hard and their respective officials and all the business leaders for the excellent work to build an effective and dynamic economic network.
 
To all the delegates, I am certain that your participation in this BRICS Business Forum will in the end produce great results so that you will be able to move from contact to contract.
 
I am certain that this Business Forum will help catapult BRICS economies towards a much higher level of more equitable and accelerated growth.
 
And that it will further increase the standing of BRICS countries in the world’s economy. 
 
I wish you all the best with your deliberations.
 
I thank you.

Link: Video message by President Ramaphosa during the 2024 BRICS Business Forum, Kazan - https://we.tl/t-gU7H8XNDJg

President Cyril Ramaphosa wishes the Matric Class of 2024 well for the National Senior Certificate examinations that begin tomorrow, Monday, 21 October 2024.

President Ramaphosa said: “As your parents, teachers, siblings, friends and neighbours, we are proud of all learners who have reached and are ready for this milestone.

“You started out as the Grade 1 Class of 2012 and have succeeded to this point with the help of so many people around you who are supporting and applauding the work you have put in up to this point.

“You are ready now to play back the knowledge you have acquired during these important years of your life.

“Be confident in what you know, believe in yourself and know that you are meant to succeed.

“These examinations are not an obstacle; they’re a gateway to your continued success and a new phase of your life in which the adventure of learning and the ability to share your knowledge with others never stops.

“As you continue to prepare for your exams, there will be moments of difficulty. When these come, ask for help from everyone around you and they will support you.

“Motivate yourself and give encouragement to your classmates who, like you, are a generation whose skills and interests will take our country forward.

“You’ve got this.”

Link to video message: President Ramaphosa wishes matric class of 2024 well for National Senior Certificate examination - https://we.tl/t-KyfRQiiYsu

Media enquiries: Vincent Magwenya, Spokesperson to the President – media@presidency.gov.za

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Pretoria

President Cyril Ramaphosa has learned with sadness of the passing of former Minister of Labour and High Commissioner to Canada, Membathisi Mphumzi Shepherd Mdadlana.

President Ramaphosa offers his deep condolences to the family and friends of Mr Mdladlana who has passed away at the age of 72.

A teacher by training and a former school principal, Mr Mdladlana became a member of South Africa’s first democratic Parliament in 1994.

Four years later, he was appointed Minister of Labour by President Nelson Mandela and was retained in this role by Presidents Mbeki, Motlanthe and Zuma.

Mr Mdladlana’s predecessor was Dr Tito Mboweni. Dr Mboweni passed away a week ago and will be honoured tomorrow, Saturday, 19 October 2024, with a Special Official Funeral Category 2.

President Ramaphosa said: “Membathisi Mdladlana’s passing is a loss to his family and friends as much as it is to the nation.

“While we may try to prepare ourselves for the inevitability of such a loss, bereavement is never easy.

“We have recently been visited by a succession of departures of veterans of our liberation struggle and pioneers of the dawn of our democracy.

“Membathisi Mdladlana was one such pioneer who was a first-generation Member of Parliament who had been prepared for this role during an extended period of leadership in the South Western African Teachers Association), the Peninsula African Teachers Association and the Cape African Teachers Union before becoming a founding member and Chairperson of the South African Democratic Teachers Union.

“He provided leadership in this strategic sector of our struggle at a time of great repression by the state and growing resistance by the people.

“In the year in which we are marking 30 years of freedom and democracy, Shepherd Mdladlana’s passing and that of other leaders takes us back in time to the sacrifices and struggles of our past, the hope with which we embarked on building a new society and the hard work it has taken since then to secure the gains we have made.

“Shepherd Mdladlana will live on in our hearts and our history. May his soul rest in peace.”

Media enquiries: Vincent Magwenya, Spokesperson to the President – media@presidency.gov.za

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Pretoria

Prof Wim de Villiers – Rector and Vice Chancellor of the University of Stellenbosch,
Prof Thuli Madonsela- the Director of the Centre for Social Justice of the University of Stellenbosch, 
Deputy Minister Hon. Samantha Graham,
Dr Babagana Ahmadu of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization,

Ladies and gentlemen, and esteemed guests,

It is my great honour to be invited as we gather to discuss a matter of profound importance—the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 2: Zero Hunger in South Africa. This goal is not merely a statistic; it represents the hope, dignity, and future of millions of our fellow citizens. Zero Hunger is also a pressing global challenge as governments and civil society alike are confronted with the need to ensure sustainable food security for all.

As our populations grow and climate change intensifies, the urgency of food security cannot be overstated. Sustainable food security is not just about having enough food; it is about access, quality, and the ability to produce food without compromising future generations.

Equally, hunger is a multifaceted challenge that affects our economy, health, and social fabric. In a nation as rich in resources as ours, it is unacceptable that millions of South Africans still face food insecurity. Another paradox we face is that South Africa is a food-producing nation, where millions still experience hunger, leading to malnutrition, stunting, and diet-related diseases such as obesity.

Therefore, we must pursue food security with urgency and determination.

To achieve Zero Hunger, we must first enhance agricultural productivity and ensure equitable access to nutritious food. This involves investing in sustainable farming practices, empowering smallholder farmers, and promoting local food systems. By supporting our farmers, we can boost food production and create jobs, fostering both economic growth and community resilience.

We must promote sustainable farming methods that enhance productivity while protecting our natural resources. Practices like crop rotation, agroforestry, and organic farming can increase resilience against climate change and reduce reliance on chemical inputs. Supporting smallholder farmers through training and access to technology can empower communities and boost local food production. 

It is therefore important and significant that universities like Stellenbosch are deeply involved in this initiative. It would be important for us in government to explore opportunities to partner with institutions of higher learning on this initiative, in order to extend the awareness to communities in the rural areas of our country that are daily confronted food insecurity.

This week at one of the meetings, we were confronted with a submission that brought to reality the potential extent of our food insecurity challenge, and that if factors impacting on food security are left unattended, food insecurity in South Africa will worsen despite current Government interventions such as the National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP), which provides daily meals to over 9.6 million learners across 21,000 public schools, and the Child Support Grant, which has lifted around 2 million children out of poverty and reduced stunting and malnutrition-related health issues. 

Imagine learning that 91% of South Africa is dryland or that it will be dryland in not so distant future. One then understands the underlying cause of a swift change to drought with a mere experience of rain shortfalls. This must make us understand the urgency to develop sound drought resilience and water conservation plans.

Ladies and gentlemen,

In 2014, the Government introduced the National Policy on Food and Nutrition Security, followed by the National Food and Nutrition Security Implementation Plan (2018-2023) whose implementation involved multiple Government departments and entities with support of various interventions receive support of local and international development partners.

We are now in the process of developing the NFNSIP (2024 -2030) as we chase the NDPs Vision 2030 goals. We are not only calling for a partnership in its development but with its implementation as our country focuses on achieving the overdue SDG on Zero Hunger. 

Our policy approach to Zero Hunger acknowledges the lingering consequences of apartheid, which has left deep-rooted inequalities in access to land, income, and employment and other economic opportunities. (I must immediately clarify that South Africa is on course to achieve its set target on land redistribution by 2030 and the project to ensure productive use of all redistributed land is underway).

Newer challenges such as population growth, rising cost of basic food and essentials, and climate change are exacerbating the challenge of food insecurity. Thus, addressing hunger demands systemic interventions that go beyond merely providing food. 

It requires education to be positioned to play a crucial role in addressing food insecurity for both the immediate needs and for future generations.

We must educate our communities about land conservation, and strengthening local food systems. Communities should be encouraged to support local farmers’ markets and food cooperatives. Localised food systems can be more responsive to the needs of communities and provide fresh, nutritious food to those who need it most. This will also foster economic resilience and food sovereignty. 

Collaboration is also key if South Africa is to attain the goal of Zero Hunger. We must forge partnerships across government, private sector, and civil society including academia to create comprehensive strategies that tackle food insecurity. Innovative solutions, such as urban farming and food waste reduction initiatives, can provide immediate relief while contributing to long-term sustainability.

We must all collaborate to address the systemic inequalities that exacerbate hunger. This means prioritising marginalised communities and ensuring that everyone has access to resources and opportunities. Food security cannot be achieved without addressing poverty and inequality.

Ladies and gentlemen,

Another systematic intervention must be the coordination of invest in research and innovation and this is one area that universities can play a crucial role more so when R&D budgets continue dwindle. I have since learnt that it institutions of higher learning are more cost effective as research centres than those Government initiated research initiatives outside academia.

I have equally learnt that research outputs that are delinked from policy formulation and theatres of implementation are not meaningful contributors to the body of knowledge. This re-emphasises the need for a strengthened partnership between the University of Stellenbosch and Government and not just one Government department.

Honestly, universities are better placed to lead research on sustainable agricultural technologies, such as drought-resistant crops and precision farming techniques, can help us adapt to changing conditions, and public and private sectors must collaborate to ensure that these innovations are accessible to all, particularly in the most rural of our Provinces.

Examples of targeted social protection programmes include The Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant, introduced during COVID-19, which has now been extended to mitigate ongoing vulnerabilities, including hunger. Further details will be provided by the Department of Basic Education (DBE) and the Department of Social Development (DSD). 

As we move forward, let us remember that achieving Zero Hunger is also about fostering a society where everyone has the means to thrive and that achieving sustainable food security requires a multifaceted approach.

Remember, we can build a South Africa where every child goes to bed nourished and every family has access to healthy, affordable food, and a South Africa that contributes to the protection of the planet for generations to come.

Thank you.

President Cyril Ramaphosa will tomorrow, Saturday, 19 October 2024, deliver the eulogy at the Special Official Funeral of the late former Minister of Finance, Dr Tito Mboweni.

The official funeral will take place at Nkowankowa Stadium in Tzaneen, Limpopo Province.

President Ramaphosa has declared a Special Official Funeral Category 2 in honour of Dr Mboweni who passed away on Saturday, 12 October 2024, at the age of 65.

Dr Mboweni was the democratic South Africa’s first Minister of Labour from 1994 to 1999 in the Cabinet of Founding President Nelson Mandela.

He served as Governor of the South African Reserve Bank for a decade from 1999. Dr Mboweni also served as Minister of Finance in the administration led by President Ramaphosa from 2018 to 2021.

His funeral will feature ceremonial elements provided by the South African Police Service.

Media enquiries: Vincent Magwenya, Spokesperson to the President – media@presidency.gov.za

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria