South Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday received a call from the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, who congratulated him on his election as the President of the country.

President Cyril Ramaphosa will this morning tee off at the annual Presidential Golf Challenge alongside business leaders and stakeholders.

Higher Education and Training Minister Hlengiwe Mkhize says the announcement of an allocation to fee-free higher education is an investment in skills and the knowledge economy.

The national average of the dam levels across the country has this week received a slight increase of 2.1% from 60% last week to 62.1% this week.

As a result of climate change, Africa is expected to experience an increase in temperatures and extreme weather conditions.

While many challenges still remain, there is a sense of optimism about the South African economy going into the future, Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba said on Wednesday.

The African Union has called for all Ethiopian stakeholders to refrain from acts that undermine peace and stability.

National Treasury will assist state-owned companies (SOCs) develop and implement robust turnaround strategies, Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba said on Wednesday.

Government will spend R57 billion on free higher education over the next three years, Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba said on Wednesday.

Government will build a social compact with business and labour to strengthen the recovery of South Africa’s economy.

North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo has instituted forensic investigations into the allegations that the Health Department procured ambulances without following the correct procurement procedures.

The National Health Insurance (NHI) has been allocated an additional R4.2 billion which will be funded through an amendment to the medical tax credit, Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba said on Wednesday.

With an improved economic outlook, South Africa’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is projected to come in at 1% in 2018, up from the 0.7% projected last year, Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba said on Wednesday.

Government will continue to support local companies to grow through a range of incentive packages, Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba said on Wednesday.

National Treasury will issue a directive to all government departments and public institutions instructing them to pay suppliers within 30 days, Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba said on Wednesday.