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Public Works welcomes SONA commitments

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Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) delivered on Thursday night.

SA powering on with AfCFTA to boost African trade

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President Cyril Ramaphosa says government is working towards the full implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which will tear down the barriers to trade on the continent.

National Minimum Wage increases

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The National Minimum Wage (NMW) rate is set to increase from R27.58 to R28.79 per hour, from 1 March 2025.

Government puts measures in place to boost tourism

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While South Africa’s tourism sector continues to grow, government aims to further grow the sector through several measures which include making it easier for tourists to apply for visas.

National Flag to be flown at half-mast for 14 fallen soldiers

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In a solemn moment during the State of the Nation Address (SONA), President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday evening, led the nation in mourning the tragic loss of 14 South African soldiers, who died while on a peacekeeping mission in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

G20 provides opportunity to drive developmental agenda

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South Africa’s Presidency of the Group of 20 (G20) presents a unique opportunity not only for the country itself, but also for the African continent and the Global South to foster greater economic growth for all.

Government intensifying Operation Shanela

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President Cyril Ramaphosa says government is intensifying Operation Shanela which has been successful in arresting suspects, recovering firearms and seizing stolen vehicles.

Charting the way forward for South Africa

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has used his State of the Nation Address (SONA) to reaffirm to the nation the country’s resilience and determination to overcome its challenges.

A nation where there is "work for all"

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Government has reaffirmed its commitment to providing training for women entrepreneurs to equip them with the skills needed to compete for government tenders.