Government is intensifying the fight against Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) this year, through implementation of the National Strategic Plan (NSP) on GBV and other measures to promote the empowerment of women, says President Cyril Ramaphosa.
In an endeavour to revive South Africa’s economy, government has identified various sectors to stimulate investment and job creation.
President Cyril Ramaphosa says government is embarking on a strategy to implement “fundamental changes” to electricity supply in the country.
The first two phases of the Presidential Employment Stimulus programmes supported over 850 000 work opportunities, President Cyril Ramaphosa revealed in his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday.
President Cyril Ramaphosa says discussions are underway with the Judiciary for the creation of special court rolls for state capture and corruption cases unearthed in the first two parts of the report of the Commission of Inquiry into State Capture.
Work is underway to cut red tape in an effort to enhance the business environment and create much-needed jobs in South Africa.
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the eVisa system has been launched in 14 countries, including China, India, Kenya and Nigeria, according to government’s commitment.
Millions of South Africans who benefited from the R350 COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress Grant can breathe a sigh of relief as government has extended it for a further year until March 2023.
Government has embarked on the process of institutional reform in capacitating the Department of Water and Sanitation and reviewing water boards in as far as their mandates are concerned, and ensuring that they serve municipalities in terms of the District Development Model (DDM).
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced pipelined projects that will cut across several sectors like energy and social services worth over R100 billion.
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Thursday that government plans to scrap the National State of Disaster as the country enters a new phase in the management of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The State of the Nation Address 2022 red carpet, while still a smaller affair than in previous years, did not stop Members of Parliament and other guests from putting their best fashion foot forward.
Although a limited number of Ministers and Members of Parliament walked on one of the most anticipated events on South Africa’s fashion calendar, they did not disappoint.
Favourable weather conditions are expected in Cape Town this evening as President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers his sixth State of the Nation Address (SONA).
Law enforcement agencies deployed for tonight’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) have been urged not to hesitate to enforce the law should any unruly or criminal behaviour rear its ugly head during and after proceedings.
