President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to brief the nation on national security matters on Sunday, the Presidency has announced.

“President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Sunday, 13 July 2025, address the nation on developments arising from a public statement by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi that details allegations against senior political and South African Police Service leadership,” the Presidency said on Thursday.

President Ramaphosa was attending a BRICS summit in Brazil on Sunday, 6 July 2025, when General Mkhwanazi outlined numerous allegations at a media briefing.

“The President undertook to attend to this development on his return from Brazil, in view of the implications for national security.

“President Ramaphosa has been seized with this matter in recent days and will, following various consultations, take the nation into his confidence at 19h00 on Sunday, 13 July 2025,” it said.

Bank Limited. This agreement encompasses the acquisition of Eskom Finance Company SOC Limiteds (EFC) staff home loan portfolio, along with related assets and Eskoms stake in Nqaba Finance 1 (RF) Limited.
This landmark transaction, first announced in December last year, via the Stock Exchange News Service (SENS), marks a significant milestone for both entities involved.

The signing of the sale agreements does not only complete a critical step in Eskoms strategy to streamline its operations but also aligns with the directives set forth by the National Treasury.

The Treasury has mandated that Eskom dispose of non-core assets as a condition of its debt relief programme, reinforcing the financial utility of this transaction.

Calib Cassim, Eskoms Chief Financial Officer, expressed optimism regarding the deal: “Finalising the sale agreements marks a significant step in Eskoms journey to streamline operations and focus on its core mandate.

"This transaction not only supports our strategic goals but also fulfils one of the conditions set by the National Treasury under the debt relief programme, which requires the disposal of non-core assets.

Paris, France – 20 June 2025
South African middle-distance runner Tshepo Tshite delivered a composed and noteworthy performance at the Paris Diamond League on Friday night, setting a new national 1500m record with a time of 3:31.35.

The 28-year-old, already the holder of South Africas indoor records in both the 1500m and the mile, improved on the longstanding outdoor mark of 3:31.93 set by Johan Cronje in 2013. Tshites run placed him ninth overall in a highly competitive field, but the result marked a significant personal milestone and a new benchmark in South African middle-distance athletics.

The race itself was among the fastest in recent seasons. Frances Azeddine Habz took the win in 3:27.49, the quickest time recorded globally this year, with five other athletes also finishing under the 3:30 barrier.

While Tshite didnt feature at the front of the race, his time represents clear progress and underlines his consistency and continuous improvement in his time. The performance also adds an outdoor national title to his growing list of achievements, complementing his indoor bests of 3:35.06 (1500m) and 3:54.10 (mile).

Athletics South Africa (ASA) president James Moloi welcomed the result, noting its significance for both the athlete and the broader athletics community.

“A national record is always an important achievement, and we congratulate Tshite, his coach, and his team,” said Moloi.
“At the same time, we encourage all our athletes to continue improving their performances as we prepare for major international competitions, including the upcoming World Championships.”

Fellow South African Adriaan Wildschutt was also in action in Paris, finishing 14th in the mens 5,000m with a time of 13:28.67. The race was won by Ethiopias Yomif Kejelcha in a commanding 12:47.84.

The next leg of the Diamond League series takes place on 5 July in Eugene, Oregon, where South Africas top athletes will look to build on current form heading into the latter half of the season.

Tshites achievement in Paris may not have come with a podium finish, but it represents steady progress and reaffirms his position among South Africas leading middle-distance runners.

The Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Mr Njabulo Nzuza, is scheduled to commemorate Mandela Month by handing-over identity documents and birth certificates to 50 children at the Baphumelele Children’s Home in Khayelitsha, Cape Town.

The Deputy Minister will also distribute school shoes, care packages and blankets to restore

dignity to the children.



Details of the event are as follows:

Date: Wednesday, 16 July 2025

Venue: Z118 Dabula Street, Khayelitsha, Cape Town

Time: 10:00

RSVP: Thabo Mokgola – 060 962 4982