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“We have reached a moment in our history where Africa needs investment more than it needs foreign aid.”

Get more bang for your buck by investing in Africa

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Africa is ready for the great leap frog of attracting investment, displaying its innovative talent and capability and catapulting itself to greater heights of human development.

Latest News

Have your say in electoral wards

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14 Oct 2019

Counterfeit goods dealt a heavy blow

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14 Oct 2019

SA reaches out to investors ahead of summit

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14 Oct 2019

Russia-Africa look to deepen scientific ties

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14 Oct 2019

Motorists arrested for disobeying road rules

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14 Oct 2019

SA principals on study tour in China

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14 Oct 2019

President arrives in London for Financial Times Africa Summit

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13 Oct 2019

Strategy against rural area crime relaunched

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13 Oct 2019

Live mortars found in Eastern Cape dam

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13 Oct 2019

Eliminating corruption critical to economic growth

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13 Oct 2019

Mosupyoe appointed Gauteng Economic Development MEC

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11 Oct 2019

Congratulations to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali

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11 Oct 2019

Unite to end gender-based violence

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11 Oct 2019

Check identities of Census workers

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11 Oct 2019

Strict controls must be effected at Gate 6 in KZN

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11 Oct 2019

Ministers visit Gender Based Violence Command Centre

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Earlier News

President to address Financial Times Africa Summit

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11 Oct 2019

Zuma’s stay of prosecution application dismissed

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11 Oct 2019

US imposes sanctions against Guptas

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11 Oct 2019

Government intervention aids local steel industry

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11 Oct 2019

Smart partnerships sought to help manage Eskom

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11 Oct 2019

Features

Gearing up for second Investment Conference

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08 Oct 2019

Men, this battle needs you

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12 Sep 2019

Woman land beneficiary enjoys fruits of democracy

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28 Aug 2019

President highlights efforts to secure economic growth

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23 Aug 2019
Justice and Constitutional Development Deputy Minister John Jeffrey.

Sensitising the legal arm to address sexual offences

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20 Aug 2019
Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Patricia de Lille.

De Lille hits back at corruption

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13 Aug 2019
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The annual SAPS Memorial is held at the Union Buildings to remember officers slain in the line of duty.
The annual SAPS Memorial is held at the Union Buildings to remember officers slain in the line of duty.
The annual SAPS Memorial is held at the Union Buildings to remember officers slain in the line of duty.
The annual SAPS Memorial is held at the Union Buildings to remember officers slain in the line of duty.
The annual SAPS Memorial is held at the Union Buildings to remember officers slain in the line of duty.
The annual SAPS Memorial is held at the Union Buildings to remember officers slain in the line of duty.
The annual SAPS Memorial is held at the Union Buildings to remember officers slain in the line of duty.
The annual SAPS Memorial is held at the Union Buildings to remember officers slain in the line of duty.

Videos You Should Watch

Ministers visit Gender Based Violence Command Centre

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President Cyril Ramaphosa answers questions for oral replies in the National Council of Provinces

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President Cyril Ramaphosa chairs the first meeting of the Presidential Economic Advisory Council

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President Cyril Ramaphosa hosts a State Banquet in honour of the President of the Federal Republic

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President Cyril Ramaphosa and The First Lady welcome The Duke and Duchess of Sussex

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National Recreation Day 2019 Highlights

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Opinions

Phumla Williams: African business network and the South African position

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10 Oct 2019

We live in a globally connected world where the fortunes of nations are interlinked. This is particularly true for African countries which are all interconnected on a people to people, social, trade and economic level.

Albertina Sisulu honoured

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16 Oct 2018

There are many remarkable men and women upon whose shoulders our nation has been built. Their powerful contributions to our struggle for freedom charted the way for a country that belongs to all South Africans.

Water infrastructure needs protection - we all have a role to play

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04 Oct 2018

Amid the on-going dire effects of drought and climate change in most parts of the country, the vandalism of water infrastructure is one amongst the major contributors affecting water supply and security, with effects hard felt by those in marginalised communities.

Madiba is gone, but his ideals still inspire us

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03 Oct 2018

An activist who became the world’s most famous prisoner; a prisoner who became a President and changed the world. This is the inspiring story of former President - and the father of South Africa’s liberation and constitutional – democracy Nelson Mandela.

Gariep Dam: heritage pride of the Free State

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14 Sep 2018

South Africans are invited to view the great sunrises over the biggest inland water mass in the country, the Gariep Dam, during September, writes Marcus Monyakeni.

Just land solutions will take us all forward

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11 Sep 2018

Depending on which side you are on, the debate around the motion to explore the possibility of amending the Constitution so as to allow for the expropriation of land without compensation has been characterised by some people screaming murder and others celebrating in support of the proposal. In certain cases, reactions have regrettably been alarmist or have sought to paint a picture of a reckless push for land. Certain groups and parties have also tried to use the process to fear-monger.

Special features

Mandela Month 2019

Mandela Month 2019

In July, South Africa celebrates former President Nelson Mandela's birthday.

16 Days of Activism

16 Days of Activism

16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children: 25 November to 10 December

Nelson Mandela Centenary

Nelson Mandela Centenary

Nelson Mandela Centenary

Social Development Month

Social Development Month 2017

October marks Social Development Month.

Transport Month

October marks Transport Month.

OR Tambo Centenary

OR Tambo Centenary

2017 marks the OR Tambo Centenary.

Freedom Day

South Africa celebrates Freedom Day annually on the 27 April and the theme for this year is “The year of OR Tambo: Together deepening democracy and building safer and crime-free communities”.

Human Rights Day 2017

South Africa commemorates Human Rights Month in March.

State of the Nation Address 2017

President Jacob Zuma will present the State of the Nation Address (SoNA) to a joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament (National Assembly and National Council of Provinces) on 9 February 2016 at 19h00.

Transport Month

Transport Month

In 2005, October was declared Transport Month during the Transport Lekgotla.

Heritage Month 2016

Heritage Month is celebrated annually from 1 to 30 September. It recognises aspects of South African culture which are both tangible and intangible: creative expression such as music and performances, our historical inheritance, language, the food we eat as well as the popular memory.

Nine-Point Plan

In his 2015 State of the Nation Address, President Jacob Zuma announced the Nine-Point Plan to boost economic growth and create much-needed jobs.

21st International AIDS Conference

21st International AIDS Conference

Youth Month 2016

Youth Month 2016

South Africa celebrates the 40th Anniversary of 16 June 1976.

Freedom Month

South Africa celebrates Freedom Month during April.