South Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the success of the economy of the Gauteng Province is crucial to the overall success of the country.

Eden Sleep Innovation, a bed-making company, is celebrating after winning first place in the manufacturing category at the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition’s annual Furniture Design Competition.

The upcoming Group of 20 (G20) Leaders’ Summit at the end of the year is anticipated to significantly enhance the tourism sector’s contribution to economic growth and job creation. 

Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has urged the G20 to find ways to use tourism to change the lives of communities around the world.

To enhance governance and service delivery, the National School of Government (NSG) has partnered with the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature to roll out targeted capacity-building training for its members and employees.

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has instructed her department to lodge a high court application for a declaratory order regarding the Driving Licence Card Machine (DLCM) tender found to have been irregular by the Auditor-General South Africa (AGSA).

President Cyril Ramaphosa will today deliver the keynote address at the Microsoft South Africa investment announcement in Johannesburg.

As South Africa’s agricultural sector continues to drive economic growth, the country has successfully gained market access to export fresh table grapes to the Philippines.

President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to meet with Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi and the provincial cabinet this morning.

South Africa says it strongly condemns the refusal of Israel to allow humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip and its closure of border crossings at a time when the people of Gaza are experiencing imm

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has told the Portfolio Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure that while the department faces several challenges, there are visible signs of progress that have been achieved which will help improve service delivery.

The importance of financial accountability and regulatory compliance in protecting non-profit organisations (NPOs) from being exploited for money laundering and terrorist financing came to the fore at the Department of Social Development’s (DSD) stakeholder engagement session.

The Western Cape Government (WCG) has urged all road users to prioritise safety and look out for one another.

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) says it is working closely with the authorities to gather more information and provide support following the crash that claimed 10 lives in the Free State.

The Electoral Commission is expected to start a public conversation about the prospect of electronic voting, or e-voting, during South African elections.