South Africa

Relations between South Africa and Ghana will experience a new impetus as the two countries have upgraded their relations to a Bi-National Commission (BNC).

Government is actively seeking ways to soften the blow the recent fuel price increases have had on consumers, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Thursday.

The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) has called all men to join hands with the commission and like-minded organisations in ensuring that gender based violence and other atrocities are nipped in the bud.

A report by the Health Market Inquiry (HMI) looking into the private healthcare industry has recommended that there be increased transparency and improved competition.

Cabinet has invited all men and boys to participate in the 100 Men March and take a stand against violence against women and children.

With plans underway for South Africa to host the 10th BRICS Summit, Cabinet says South Africa will use the Summit to shine the spotlight on opportunities of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

Cabinet has expressed a sincere apology to beneficiaries of social grants affected by the delays in the current social grant payment cycle.

The commitment by Old Mutual to create a R500 million Fund to promote the development of the local economy will boost the country’s efforts to build an inclusive economy.

Cabinet has appointed a team of Ministers to engage with traditional leaders on their concerns on land expropriation.

As we approach Nelson Mandela International Day on 18 July 2018, Cabinet has called on all South Africans to dedicate 67 minutes of their time on the day to contribute to making a change for the needy.

Cabinet says the agreement on a permanent ceasefire between South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit and Riek Machar, and the signing of the Khartoum Declaration raises hope of a deal to end their country’s devastating war.

Ghana's President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has received a warm welcome, complete with a 21-gun salute, on a chilly Thursday morning at the Union Buildings.

Parliament has called on government and stakeholders to improve their coordination in dealing with the incidence of sexual assault.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed commitment to strengthen governance and political management while also urging public servants to have a work ethic of the highest order.

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Zweli Mkhize has extended his deepest condolences to the amaMpondo Royal Family on the passing of Nombulelo Tshabalala.