North West unveils major infrastructure drive

Source: Government of South Africa

North West unveils major infrastructure drive

North West Premier Lazarus Mokgosi has announced wide-ranging infrastructure commitments aimed at restoring dignity, accelerating service delivery and stimulating local economic growth across the province.

Delivering the State of the Province Address (SOPA) in Mahikeng on Thursday, Mokgosi outlined major investments in water, housing and road infrastructure as part of government’s broader development agenda.

R2.2 billion boost for water infrastructure

To fast-track equitable access to water, the Premier said nearly R300 million has already been spent on water and sanitation projects in Maquassi Hills, and the villages of Segakwaneng, Manamakgotheng, Pahalane, Makoshong in Moretele Local Municipality as well as Kokomeng, Khudutlou, Molelema and Longaneng in the Taung Local Municipality.

“An additional R1.9 billion has been set aside for ongoing bulk water supply projects in Madibeng, Ratlou, Mahikeng and Ramotshere Moiloa Local Municipalities,” Mokgosi said.

The funding is expected to improve the reliability of supply and expand access to underserved communities.

Over R500 million committed to housing delivery

In the human settlements sector, more than R500 million has been committed for the construction of 1 148 housing units in Madibeng, Moses Kotane and Matlosana, where bulk infrastructure has also been installed in more than 1 800 sites.

“Progress is being registered and to date we have spent R30 million for the completion of 215 housing units which were abandoned by contractors, in areas such as Lethabong, Glodina, Sekhing and Kgomotso,” Mokgosi said.

The project will also extend to Tshweunyane village in Mahikeng, where a contractor was appointed in January.

The provincial government has further committed to spend 80% of the Human Settlements budget to complete all blocked housing projects in the province.

Mokgosi reaffirmed that the Smart and Mega Cities Programme remains a strategic priority, with the North West Housing Corporation leading implementation and driving delivery across the province.

Private-sector funding for the Mahikeng Student City has been secured, positioning the project to commence once outstanding land matters are resolved. Engineering designs have been finalised, rendering the project construction ready.

“The Mahikeng Student City alone is projected to unlock over 3 500 jobs, creating meaningful economic opportunities for SMMEs [small, medium, and micro enterprises], youth, women and persons with disabilities,” Mokgosi said.

In addition, R45 million has been allocated for asbestos roof removal in Madibeng, JB Marks, Mahikeng and Ditsobotla.

The province will also dispose of 288 government-built houses located on tribal land, prioritising current lawful occupants to ensure security of tenure. The properties are situated across the Bojanala, Ngaka Modiri Molema and Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati districts.

R1.6 billion for roads and transport corridors

The Premier noted that road infrastructure projects valued at more than R1.6 billion are underway in Phelindaba, Makwassie, Verdwaal and Ramokokastad to restore access, reconnect communities and stimulate local economies.

The long-awaited Nelson Mandela Drive upgrade in Mahikeng will resume, with a contractor expected on site in April.

“A contractor will be on site from April as we transition from compliance processes to visible construction,” Mokgosi said.

Over R700 million has also been allocated for rehabilitation of the Swartruggens–Magaliesberg corridor to strengthen freight and commuter transport links.

The project follows the successful completion of phase one, which included refurbishment of roads in and around Golf View suburb.

A similar road rehabilitation initiative has already been implemented in Koster in the Kgetlengrivier Local Municipality.

Mokgosi said the infrastructure rollout will serve as a catalyst for job creation, improved mobility and sustained economic development across the province. – SAnews.gov.za
 

 

GabiK

61 views

Verdant IMAP Advises Open Access Data Centres (OADC) (A WIOCC Group Company) on the Acquisition of a South African Data Centre Portfolio

Source: APO

Verdant IMAP (www.Verdant-Cap.com) is pleased to announce that it has advised on the acquisition of a portfolio of South African data centre assets from NTT DATA, by Open Access Data Centres (OADC), a subsidiary of WIOCC Group.

NTT operate global technology and digital infrastructure platforms, and the assets form part of their South African data centre operations.

The transaction comprises seven data centre facilities, strategically located in key centres across South Africa, forming an important platform within South Africa’s digital infrastructure ecosystem. The assets support enterprise, wholesale, and cloud connectivity requirements and represent critical infrastructure underpinning the country’s growing digital economy.

The acquisition strengthens WIOCC Group’s position as a multi-regional digital infrastructure provider, expanding its footprint in South Africa while complementing its broader pan-African and international network and connectivity assets. The transaction enhances the group’s ability to serve its diverse client group, which includes hyperscalers, CDNs, network operators, ISPs, and enterprise clients with scalable, resilient, and carrier-neutral data centre capacity across multiple markets.

The transaction reflects continued investment momentum in African digital infrastructure, underpinned by sustained growth in data consumption, cloud adoption, and increasing demand for neutral, carrier-dense data centre facilities in strategically located markets.

The transaction has received approval from the Competition Commission of South Africa.

Verdant IMAP acted as financial adviser to OADC (A WIOCC Group Company). The transaction involved navigating a highly complex and negotiated process, including the resolution of complex commercial, legal, and structural considerations. The transaction required extensive coordination across financial, commercial, legal, and operational workstreams over a prolonged negotiation period, reflecting the complexity typically associated with large-scale digital infrastructure transactions.

Verdant IMAP operates as part of the global IMAP platform, a long-established international investment banking network with a strong presence across major markets worldwide. IMAP forms an integral part of Verdant IMAP’s business, providing access to global sector expertise, international best practice, and cross-border perspective that underpins the firm’s advisory capabilities across complex transactions in digital infrastructure, telecoms, fintech, and technology-enabled sectors.

The transaction builds on Verdant IMAP’s growing digital infrastructure advisory franchise, reflecting the firm’s continued focus on data centres, fibre networks, telecoms, and technology-enabled infrastructure assets across Africa. Verdant IMAP continues to advise on some of the region’s most complex digital infrastructure transactions, supporting both strategic and financial clients across the investment lifecycle. The transaction is Verdant IMAP’s fourth completed transaction for WIOCC Group. 

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Verdant Capital.

Media contacts:
Verdant IMAP
Orient Mahonisi
T: +27 10 140 3700
E: orient.mahonisi@verdant-cap.com

About OADC:
Open Access Data Centres (OADC) is a carrier-neutral data centre platform and a subsidiary of the WIOCC Group. OADC develops and operates strategically located data centre infrastructure designed to support hyperscalers, network operators, and enterprise clients across Africa and beyond. The platform focuses on scalable, resilient facilities that integrate seamlessly with WIOCC’s extensive terrestrial and subsea connectivity infrastructure. https://OpenAccessDC.net

About Verdant IMAP: 
Verdant IMAP is a leading pan-African investment bank specialising in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and private capital markets. Combining international investment banking experience with a deep understanding of local markets, Verdant IMAP helps clients access global capital and strategic partnerships to drive growth and transformation across the continent. Verdant IMAP is the IMAP partner firm for its region. IMAP is a global M&A partnership with over 600 professionals across 51 countries and is consistently ranked among the top 5 advisors worldwide for mid-market transactions. www.Verdant-Cap.com

Media files

.

Verdant IMAP conseille Open Access Data Centres (OADC) (une société du groupe WIOCC) dans le cadre de l’acquisition d’un portefeuille de centres de données en Afrique du Sud

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French

Verdant IMAP (www.Verdant-Cap.com) a le plaisir d’annoncer qu’elle a agi en tant que conseiller pour l’acquisition d’un portefeuille d’actifs de centres de données sud-africains auprès de NTT DATA, par Open Access Data Centres (OADC), une filiale du groupe WIOCC.NTT exploite des plateformes mondiales de technologie et d’infrastructure numérique, et les actifs font partie de ses opérations de centres de données en Afrique du Sud.

La transaction porte sur sept centres de données, stratégiquement situés dans des centres clés à travers l’Afrique du Sud, constituant une plateforme majeure au sein de l’écosystème d’infrastructure numérique du pays. Ces actifs répondent aux besoins de connectivité des entreprises, du secteur de la vente en gros et du cloud, et représentent une infrastructure critique soutenant l’économie numérique croissante du pays. Cette acquisition renforce la position du groupe WIOCC en tant que fournisseur d’infrastructures numériques multirégional. Elle étend son empreinte en Afrique du Sud tout en complétant son réseau plus large d’actifs de connectivité panafricains et internationaux. La transaction améliore la capacité du groupe à servir sa clientèle diversifiée — qui comprend des acteurs du hyperscale, des centres de données neutres, des opérateurs de réseaux, des fournisseurs d’accès à internet et des entreprises — grâce à une capacité de centres de données évolutive, résiliente et neutre vis-à-vis des opérateurs sur plusieurs marchés. Cette opération témoigne de la dynamique continue de l’investissement dans l’infrastructure numérique en Afrique, soutenue par une croissance soutenue de la consommation de données, de l’adoption du cloud et d’une demande croissante pour des installations de centres de données neutres et à forte densité de transporteurs. La transaction a reçu l’approbation de la Commission sud-africaine de la concurrence.

Verdant IMAP a agi en tant que conseiller financier exclusif d’OADC. La transaction a nécessité de naviguer dans un processus complexe de négociation, incluant la résolution de considérations commerciales, juridiques et structurelles ardues. L’opération a exigé une coordination approfondie entre les différents pôles (financier, commercial, juridique et opérationnel) sur une période de négociation prolongée, reflétant la complexité typique des transactions d’infrastructure numérique à grande échelle. Verdant IMAP fait partie de la plateforme mondiale IMAP, un réseau international de banque d’investissement établi de longue date. IMAP constitue une partie intégrante de l’activité de Verdant IMAP, offrant un accès à une expertise sectorielle mondiale et à des perspectives transfrontalières qui soutiennent les capacités de conseil de la firme dans les secteurs de l’infrastructure numérique, des télécoms, de la fintech et des technologies. Cette transaction consolide la franchise de conseil en infrastructure numérique de Verdant IMAP, reflétant l’accent continu de la firme sur les centres de données, les réseaux de fibre optique et les actifs d’infrastructure technologique à travers l’Afrique.

Distribué par APO Group pour Verdant Capital.

Contacts avec les médias :
Verdant IMAP
Orient Mahonisi
T : +27 10 140 3700
E : orient.mahonisi@verdant-cap.com

À propos d’OADC :
Open Access Data Centres (OADC), filiale du groupe WIOCC, est une plateforme de centres de données neutre vis-à-vis des opérateurs. La société déploie et exploite des infrastructures stratégiques conçues pour répondre aux exigences des acteurs du hyperscale, des opérateurs de réseaux et des grandes entreprises en Afrique et à l’international. OADC privilégie des installations évolutives et résilientes, parfaitement intégrées à l’écosystème étendu de connectivité terrestre et sous-marine de WIOCC.

Site web : https://OpenAccessDC.net

À propos de Verdant IMAP :
Verdant IMAP est une banque d’investissement panafricaine de premier plan, spécialisée dans les fusions-acquisitions (M&A) et les marchés de capitaux privés. En alliant l’expertise d’une banque d’affaires internationale à une connaissance approfondie des marchés locaux, Verdant IMAP accompagne ses clients dans l’accès aux capitaux mondiaux et la mise en œuvre de partenariats stratégiques pour soutenir leur croissance et leur transformation sur le continent. Verdant IMAP est le cabinet partenaire exclusif d’IMAP pour la région. IMAP est un partenariat mondial de fusions-acquisitions regroupant plus de 600 professionnels répartis dans 51 pays, et figure régulièrement parmi les cinq meilleurs conseillers mondiaux pour les transactions du mid-market.

Site web : www.Verdant-Cap.com

Media files

Qatar Reaffirms Commitment to Role as Active International Partner

Source: Government of Qatar

Geneva, February 26, 2026

Qatar reaffirmed its commitment to playing an active international role and continuing its mediation efforts, which have contributed, through its UN-sponsored hosting of meetings of special envoys on Afghanistan and priority working groups, to strengthening international consensus on key issues by providing an inclusive platform for dialogue and coordination. The statement emphasized Qatar’s firm belief that constructive dialogue is the best path toward achieving peace.

This came in the statement delivered by Acting Charge d’Affaires of the Permanent Mission of Qatar to the United Nations in Geneva, Jawhara bint Abdulaziz Al Suwaidi, during the enhanced interactive dialogue on Afghanistan as part of the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council.

Al Suwaidi said the occasion reflects efforts to build practical and effective dialogue between the Afghan caretaker government and the international community to meet humanitarian and development needs, contribute to stability, and create conditions that enable Afghanistan to achieve internal peace, strengthen good-neighborly relations, fully reintegrate into the international community, and fulfill its international commitments.

She noted that Afghanistan faces complex challenges that directly affect the promotion and protection of human rights, including the economic crisis, unemployment, rising humanitarian needs, recurring climate disturbances, widespread poverty, and food insecurity, in addition to the continuation of sanctions and asset freezes and the return of millions of refugees to the country.

Acting Charge d’Affaires stressed that Afghanistan is going through a delicate phase that requires a balanced collective approach toward the situation in the country, combining urgent humanitarian response with responsible political engagement in order to meet the Afghan people’s aspirations for security, stability and development.

Qatar Reiterates Its Firm Stance, Unwavering Support for Unity, Territorial Integrity of Sudan

Source: Government of Qatar

Geneva, February 26, 2026

The State of Qatar reiterated its firm and supportive stance on the unity and territorial integrity of Sudan, and the right of its fraternal people to live in dignity, security and stability, and rejected any form of interference in its internal affairs, voicing deep concern over the continuation of the war and the accompanying crimes and grave human rights violations, which have led to the loss of thousands of Sudanese lives and property and the displacement of millions of them, in addition to the unprecedented destruction of infrastructure.

This came in a statement by the State of Qatar, delivered by Second Secretary at the Permanent Delegation of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Office in Geneva Sheikh Sultan bin Khalid Al-Thani, during his participation in the enhanced interactive dialogue on Sudan, within the framework of the 61st session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva.

He said that the fraternal Sudanese people can no longer bear to wait any longer for a solution, and that urgent action is necessary to put an end to this war. There is no way to do this except by conducting a comprehensive and rational dialogue to reach an agreement that restores security and stability to Sudan and spares it further destruction and division.

He emphasized that the State of Qatar, since the beginning of the crisis, has been keen to provide all forms of support and humanitarian assistance to alleviate the suffering of the Sudanese people in this critical humanitarian situation. He noted that, in continuation of these efforts, on Feb. 9, a convoy of medical grants provided by the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) in cooperation with the Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) was sent to provide urgent needs of emergency and life-saving medicines, in addition to other batches to follow, with the number of beneficiaries estimated at half a million people in 12 Sudanese states.

He urged the international community to redouble its efforts and provide more support to the Sudanese, stressing the importance of facilitating unhindered access for humanitarian aid to those affected.

South Africa: President Ramaphosa institutes naval exercise probe and appoints panel to investigate

Source: APO – Report:

.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has instituted the probe related to the Exercise MOSI III Will of Peace (“the exercise”) and has appointed an investigative panel to be led by Justice B.M. Ngoepe as the Chairperson of the panel. Justice Ngoepe will be assisted by Justice K. Satchwell, Justice M.M. Leeuw and R. Adm (JG) P.T. Duze. The Panel will report directly to the President.

The instituting of the panel relates to the failure to heed the instruction by the President that the navy of the Islamic Republic of Iran must no longer participate in the Chinese-led Exercise Will of Peace 2026 that took place in South African waters. 

The relocation of the inquiry from the Ministry of Defence and Military Veterans to the Presidency is to ensure an independent and timeous probe. The President  is, in terms of section 202(1) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, the Commander-in-Chief of the South African National Defence Force. 

The Panel will investigate and make recommendations in relation to the circumstances surrounding the exercise, the factors that may have contributed to the failure to observe the President’s order, person or person’s responsible and the consequences to follow. 

The Panel will have the power to summon any member of the defence force and/or public service it needs, and to request for all documents, including classified documents, to fulfil its mandate. 

President Ramaphosa has directed that the Panel must finish its work and report to the President within one (1) calendar month of its establishment. 

The President may, on compelling cause shown, extend the period of the Panel’s proceedings. Due to national security considerations the work of the Panel will be confidential.

President Ramaphosa may on the recommendation of the Panel and the Minister decide to publicise or not to publicise all or any portion of the outcomes of the Panel’s investigation.

– on behalf of The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa.

Southern Africa faces acute surge in cholera due to floods, displacement

Source: APO – Report:

.

Cholera cases in Southern Africa region have risen by over seven times in the first six weeks of 2026 compared with the same period the year before due to severe flooding triggered by cyclones, infrastructure damage and inadequate water and sanitation among displaced populations, an analysis by World Health Organization (WHO) shows.

A total of 4320 cases and 56 deaths were reported between 1 January and 15 February 2026 in five Southern African countries, up from 586 cases and 11 deaths in the same period in 2025. The increase contrasts with a general decline in cases across the continent, which reported a drop of 47% and 59% respectively compared with 2025 and 2024.

A total of 13 countries in the African region are currently reporting cholera outbreaks. In Southern Africa, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe are reporting cases. Since 2023, Southern Africa has been the dominant cholera hotspot in the continent, with major outbreaks during the 2023—2024 cyclone season. So far this year, Mozambique accounts for 90% of cholera cases in Southern Africa. The country has experienced intense flooding which has affected more than 700 000 people.

Southern Africa is experiencing an active cyclone season which usually runs from January to April. Above-average rains continue in cyclone-prone areas. Twenty-seven high-risk zones have been identified in five countries, with vulnerabilities including poor water, sanitation and hygiene infrastructure, as well as recurrent cholera outbreaks.

“The sharp rise in cholera cases in Southern Africa is a clear reminder of how climate-related shocks are intensifying public health risks,” said Dr Marie Roseline Darnycka Belizaire, Emergencies Director at the WHO Regional Office for Africa. “We’re working closely with national authorities to provide emergency health assistance while strengthening preparedness and resilience of our health systems to better protect communities from the growing impact of climate-linked shocks.”

According to the WHO analysis, Southern Africa faces a critical period between March and August, with a projected 12 000 to 22 000 additional cholera cases under the most probable scenarios. Multiple factors are contributing to the cholera outbreaks in Southern Africa: tropical cyclones; flooding that has affected Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa and Zambia; conflict and population displacement; and inadequate urban water supply systems.

WHO and partners are supporting the ongoing emergency response, including delivering cholera and other essential health supplies, strengthening health response coordination and improving disease surveillance and prevention measures.  

A rapid scale-up of public health measures, including cholera vaccination, disease surveillance and improvement of water and sanitation services is crucial to protect the health of populations and avert a deterioration of the situation. Most people with cholera have mild or moderate diarrhoea and can be treated with oral rehydration solution (ORS). However, the disease can progress rapidly, so starting treatment quickly is vital to save lives. Patients with severe disease need intravenous fluids, ORS and antibiotics.

Cholera is a global public health threat and indicates inequity and lack of social and economic development. Access to safe water, basic sanitation and hygiene is essential to prevent cholera and other waterborne diseases.

– on behalf of WHO Regional Office for Africa.

Tanzania Strengthens Water Safety Capacity in Morogoro

Source: APO – Report:

.

The Ministry of Health, through the Directorate of Preventive Services and the Environmental Health and Sanitation Section, has successfully strengthened Tanzania’s ability to detect and prevent waterborne health threats at community level and designated Points of Entry (PoEs). 

Contaminated water can silently fuel outbreaks, disrupt trade, and put thousands of lives at risk. In Morogoro, 37 frontline Environmental Health Officers are now better equipped to prevent and control those threats. 

The training, held at the Edema Conference Centre in Morogoro Municipal Council, the three day training brought together 37 Environmental Health Officers from 6regions and 28 POEs from Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar. 

The initiative addressed critical gaps identified in Tanzania’s Joint External Evaluation (2024), in practical skills among Environmental Health Officers in water testing and risk assessment. Through hands-on sessions, participants were trained in water sampling, testing, and interpretation using DelAgua water testing kits. The program supports the National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS) and reinforces Tanzania’s compliance with International Health Regulations (2005) as amended in 2014, 2022 and 2024. 

A Ministry of Health representative noted: “Thetraining of Environment Health Officers from both Mainland and Zanzibar in water quality monitoring will enable the country to effectively conduct water quality surveillance at points of entry. This capacity is essential for designated points of entry and newly authorized ports to carry out ship inspections and issue sanitation certificates, thereby strengthening our national public health security.” 

A representative from the World Health Organization added: 

“Safe water is a cornerstone of health security. By equipping frontline officers with the right tools and skills, Tanzania is investing in prevention and protecting communities, safeguarding travelers, and strengthening national resilience.” 

The training combined practical demonstrations, group discussions, and drills simulations, culminating in an evaluation to document lessons learned and next steps. Trained officers will now conduct routine water inspections more effectively in high-risk councils and Points of Entry, reducing the risk of waterborne diseases such as cholera and enhancing public health protection. 

Communities, travellers, PoE staff, and surrounding areas will benefit from this improved capacity, with reduced risks of waterborne diseases which include cholera and stronger public health protection. Ministry of Health in collaboration with WHO remains committed to strengthening frontline capacity and ensuring safe drinking water for all Tanzanians.

– on behalf of World Health Organization – United Republic of Tanzania.

Governo recebe delegação da International Boxing Association na sua primeira visita oficial a Cabo Verde

Source: Africa Press Organisation – Portuguese –

Baixar .tipo

O Governo de Cabo Verde recebeu, esta quarta-feira, 25 de fevereiro, uma delegação da International Boxing Association (IBA), chefiada pelo seu Secretário-Geral, Chris Roberts, que se encontra no país em visita de trabalho, a convite do Ministro da Juventude e Desporto, Carlos do Canto Monteiro.

A deslocação da IBA teve como principal objetivo conhecer, no terreno, as políticas públicas e as apostas estratégicas do Executivo para o desenvolvimento do boxe em Cabo Verde, bem como acompanhar os projetos em curso da Federação Cabo-verdiana de Boxe e avaliar a realidade atual da modalidade no país.

Recebida pelo Ministro Carlos Monteiro, no Palácio do Governo, a delegação da IBA – composta por quatro membros – esteve igualmente acompanhada pelo Presidente da Federação Cabo-verdiana de Boxe, Manuel Monteiro.

Durante o encontro, foram discutidos dois pontos centrais: a possibilidade de Cabo Verde acolher o Campeonato Africano de Boxe 2026 e a manifestação de interesse do país em sediar a Confederação Africana de Boxe.

Esta primeira visita oficial da IBA ao arquipélago representa um sinal de reconhecimento do trabalho desenvolvido no setor e constitui uma oportunidade estratégica para o reforço da cooperação institucional e para a consolidação e projeção internacional do boxe cabo-verdiano.

Distribuído pelo Grupo APO para Governo de Cabo Verde.

President Ramaphosa institutes naval exercise probe and appoints panel to investigate

Source: President of South Africa –

President Cyril Ramaphosa has instituted the probe related to the Exercise MOSI III Will of Peace (“the exercise”) and has appointed an investigative panel to be led by Justice B.M. Ngoepe as the Chairperson of the panel. Justice Ngoepe will be assisted by Justice K. Satchwell, Justice M.M. Leeuw and R. Adm (JG) P.T. Duze. The Panel will report directly to the President.

The instituting of the panel relates to the failure to heed the instruction by the President that the navy of the Islamic Republic of Iran must no longer participate in the Chinese-led Exercise Will of Peace 2026 that took place in South African waters. 

The relocation of the inquiry from the Ministry of Defence and Military Veterans to the Presidency is to ensure an independent and timeous probe. The President  is, in terms of section 202(1) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, the Commander-in-Chief of the South African National Defence Force. 

The Panel will investigate and make recommendations in relation to the circumstances surrounding the exercise, the factors that may have contributed to the failure to observe the President’s order, person or person’s responsible and the consequences to follow. 

The Panel will have the power to summon any member of the defence force and/or public service it needs, and to request for all documents, including classified documents, to fulfil its mandate. 

President Ramaphosa has directed that the Panel must finish its work and report to the President within one (1) calendar month of its establishment. 

The President may, on compelling cause shown, extend the period of the Panel’s proceedings. Due to national security considerations the work of the Panel will be confidential.

President Ramaphosa may on the recommendation of the Panel and the Minister decide to publicise or not to publicise all or any portion of the outcomes of the Panel’s investigation.

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

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria