South Africa

While facing global trade challenges, South Africa is proactively building a more resilient agricultural sector and working on diversifying its trade portfolio.

Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Mmapaseka Steve Letsike, has called on young people to embrace the rich cultural diversity of BRICS and recognise its role in shaping a more inclusive global order.

Public Service and Administration Minister Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi has launched the Integrated Public Service Month, with a strong message that professionalising the public service is a constitutional and developmental imperative that is a non-negotiable.

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has announced the establishment of an Industry –Government Task Team to strengthen South Africa’s response to animal diseases, with a particular focus on foot-and-mouth disease (FMD).

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) will lead a South African business delegation of 30 companies to the fourth Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) that will take place in Algiers, Algeria from 4-10 September 2025.

As South Africa marks Heritage Month this September, Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has called for the repositioning of South Africa’s museums, archives, and heritage sites as active contributors to national identity, social change and development.

The Department of Small Business Development (DSBD) has called on qualifying Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to apply for support of up to R23 million under the Business Infrastructure Support Programme (BISP).

The Department of Electricity and Energy (DEE) has announced the appointment of experienced power generation executive, Precious Mmabakwena Edward, as the new Head of the Independent Power Producers Office (IPPO).

Gauteng MEC for Education, Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation Matome Chiloane has extended his condolences following the passing of legendary jazz musician, Ernest "Stompie" Manana.

The Mpumalanga Specialised Commercial Crimes Court has sentenced a former Eskom contractor to some 16 years imprisonment, wholly suspended, after she pleaded guilty to charges of fraud and money laundering at Thuthuka Power Station.

Some relief will be felt at the pumps this month when all grades of petrol and diesel record decreases from Wednesday.

KwaZulu-Natal Transport and Human Settlements MEC Siboniso Duma has commended e-hailing drivers, taxi drivers, and members of the KwaDabeka and Clermont Taxi Association for their commitment to peace and stability in the area.

Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minister Sihle Zikalala has issued eviction notices to over 100 illegal occupants who have hijacked State properties in Cape Town.

While government continues to review reducing inflation levels, the Ministry of Finance and the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) have asserted that the work being done on it will be evidence based.

Deputy Minister for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Mmapaseka Steve Letsike, has called on women entrepreneurs across sectors including ICT, agriculture, finance, education, hospitality, energy, and climate to take advantage of legal frameworks, government programmes, and the 40% public procurement target to strengthen their businesses.