South Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has directed Directors-General of departments to focus their energy on implementation of government’s plans.

Parliament’s Presiding Officers have joined the nation in saluting the women and girls for their resilience, courage and tenacity as the nation marks Women’s Day.

The South African Council of Churches (SACC) has presented President Cyril Ramaphosa with a range of initiatives it will undertake to realise the “Promise of the Post-Apartheid South Africa”.

The Youth Environmental Services (YES) programme is contributing to reducing the country’s high unemployment rate, says Environment, Forestry and Fisheries Deputy Minister Maggie Sotyu.

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure has rolled out a R2.3 billion maintenance and repairs plan for the country’s courts, police stations and Home Affairs offices, Minister Patricia De Lille has announced.

President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to attend the 39th Summit of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Heads of State and Government in Tanzania next week.

Cabinet has urged South Africans to nominate persons they deem deserving of being bestowed with the country’s highest honours, the National Orders, in April next year.

While there is no need for South Africa to approach the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for financial assistance, there is a need for prudency given the state of the economy.

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize has called for robust debate on the newly released National Health Insurance Bill.

Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu says the important role women have to play in efforts to build the economy cannot be overstated.

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Health, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo, has welcomed the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill, tabled by the Minister of Health, Dr Zweli Mkhize.

The much anticipated National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill has officially been released by Parliament - paving the way for public participation and engagement on it.

Cabinet has instructed the South African Police Service (SAPS) and other law enforcement agencies to pursue suspects linked to the recent attack of SAPS members in the Johannesburg city centre, without any fear or favour.

Tourism Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane says the launch of the Tourism Safety Monitors will help improve safety around Table Mountain and bolster tourist arrivals.

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs, Advocate Bongani Bongo, has welcomed the arrest of illegal immigrants during a multi-organisation raid in inner Johannesburg’s central business district (CBD).