South Africa

Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana will today present the 2024 Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (“2024 MTBPS”) to Parliament.

Employment and Labour Deputy Minister, Jomo Sibiya, has underscored the importance of youth employment and economic inclusion as essential elements for South Africa's future success.

Social Development Month and Mental Health Awareness Month are two significant twin observances that fall in October. The aim of these observances is to promote all-encompassing strategies that tackle social concerns as well as mental health requirements, ultimately resulting in communities that are healthier and more resilient.

A study on community media has highlighted the importance of addressing governance and compliance challenges, to strengthen the foundation and enhance public trust in community media and small commercial media.

International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Ronald Lamola, has confirmed that the long-awaited visa waiver for Ukrainian holders of diplomatic and official passports will move forward through diplomatic channels, with the agreement to be signed upon the completion of the necessary procedures.

Social Development Deputy Minister Ganief Hendricks has urged thought leaders and stakeholders to move beyond posing questions and instead contribute viable solutions towards fortifying South Africa’s social protection systems.

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) says it will fund 35 South African companies, through the Export Marketing and Investment Assistance (EMIA) group scheme, to participate in the China International Import Expo (CIIE) 2024.

In a ground-breaking move to enhance the job creation that flows from increased tourism, the Department of Home Affairs has announced the gazetting of the Trusted Tour Operator Scheme (TTOS), just two months after work began on this scheme.

A nationwide pledge aimed at creating safer, healthier working environments for those working in the construction sector is set to be signed this week.

The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) is this week participating in the e-Mobility Summit, organised by uYilo, as part of Transport Month.

To ensure the integrity of the upcoming customary initiation season in December, the safety and well-being of all initiates must be prioritised, as required by the Customary Initiation Act of 2021.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has arrested 15 298 suspects through Operation Shanela.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended his personal congratulations, along with those of the South African Government, to Ghana’s Foreign Minister, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, on her recent appointment as the next Secretary-General of the Commonwealth.

South Africa has formally filed its Memorial to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Monday in the case concerning the application of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide in Gaza (South Africa v. Israel).

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed a new National Conventional Arms Control Committee (NCACC) to oversee South Africa’s arms trade, in line with international standards.