South Africa

Deputy President Paul Mashatile will brief Members of Parliament (MPs) in the National Assembly on Thursday, 31 October 2024. 

South Africa is hosting Russia’s Aerospace Forces to strengthen ties between the two nations.

Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality says the relocation of residents of the flood-prone area of Lapland in Kariega to the much safer Van Rooyen area, to occupy temporary houses, is progressing well.

President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to undertake a District Development Model (DDM) Presidential Imbizo in eThekwini next week to assess service delivery and engage with members of the community.

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister, Parks Tau, has noted the order issued by the Competition Tribunal prohibiting the proposed merger between Vodacom (Pty) Ltd and Maziv (Business Venture Investments No. 2213 (Pty) Ltd).

The National Lotteries Commission (NLC) Commissioner Jodi Scholtz says the Commission’s organisational turnaround strategy was under way and would be fully implemented over a six-year period.

Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth says her first 100 days in office signify not an "endpoint" but rather the beginning of numerous initiatives aimed at better serving clients and the country as a whole.

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.