South Africa

Africa is the current frontier for growth and prosperity and the opportunities from an investment perspective are limitless, says President Jacob Zuma.

In response to questions put to him by the Sunday Independent – which have been circulating on social media since Friday, 1 September 2017, Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has made the following statement:

Communications Deputy Minister Tandi Mahambehlala has noted with deep concern the alleged acts of intimidation against Media Development and Diversity Agency’s (MDDA) acting CEO Donald Liphoko and his family.

Wastewater can and must be used to augment water sources, says Water and Sanitation Minister Nomvula Mokonyane.

The 9th Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa (BRICS) Summit is expected to build on the past achievements of BRICS.

Mineral Resources Minister Mosebenzi Zwane has called on mining companies to prioritise the health and safety of miners as part of the zero harm targets set out by government.

Power Purchase Agreements for bid windows 3.5 and 4 of the Renewable Energy Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPP) will be signed by the end of October 2017, Energy Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi said on Friday.

The M1 Grayston Bridge inquiry, which was postponed in August last year, is to resume in Pretoria on 26 September.

When Promise Machimane, 32, was retrenched from her bank job, she struggled to find employment for a number of years, a story that thousands of young people can relate to.

Cabinet has expressed sadness on the loss of life on the country’s roads caused by negligent, reckless and irresponsible drivers.

Cabinet has condemned the leak of a Cabinet Memo proposing options for the recapitalization of South African Airways (SAA).

Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday spoke out against anti-competitive behaviour, saying it prevents economies from realising their potential.

South Africa, as the SADC chair, will host the upcoming SADC ICT Ministers’ Meeting to discuss progress made on the implementation of the SADC Communications and ICT Programme.

Companies in the agro-processing sector have until 26 September to apply for financial support to participate in the Gulfood Exhibition, which will take place in Dubai in February 2018.

Cabinet says the verification and audits of all the existing privately owned rhino horn stockpiles will help to prevent the potential smuggling of illegally obtained rhino horns.