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South Africa’s economic diplomacy must anchor Africa’s rise

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… regional value chains, particularly in sectors such as critical minerals and manufacturing. These goals are aligned … long been catalytic players in African markets, building infrastructure, expanding telecommunications, and growing … mechanisms. This framework will be anchored in the Protection of Investment Act and complement both the AfCFTA …

Moves to ensure safety of traditional leaders 

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… Affairs are exploring alternative options in terms of the protection of traditional and Khoi-San leaders,” said the … development objectives. “Your direction and leadership are critical to ensuring that government policies and programmes … are respected, especially in the areas of land, inadequate infrastructure, customary law, the fight against poverty, and …

Employment and Labour pledges inclusive recovery and job-centred growth

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… meet basic needs, and workers who labour without adequate protection, voice or dignity,” the Minister said. The 2025/26 … and fair domestic labour market becomes even more critical. Labour laws remain a central defence,” she said. … vacancies advertised and ongoing modernisation of ICT infrastructure. “Let us be remembered not for the challenges …

Steering SA’s environmental legislation to better prospects  

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… and energy efficiency), the bill strengthens environmental protection and supports the sustainability of South Africa’s … where free courses are available to the public to share critical information about pollution and proper waste … shortages, port inefficiencies, and underinvestment in infrastructure hinder growth.  “However, initiatives like …

South Africa condemns Israeli attacks on Iran

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… on military areas, nuclear facilities, and civilian infrastructure.  The attacks, which took place on Friday, 13 … principles of sovereignty, territorial integrity, and the protection of civilians enshrined in the United Nations (UN) … those between the United States and Iran, and reaffirm the critical importance of establishing a Nuclear-Weapon-Free …

Govt workshops evolving needs of children in conflict with the law

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… examined by experts, including legal specialists, child protection officers, and policymakers. This process ensures … focused on finalising the recommendations and addressing critical gaps in secure care centres, with key areas … Cruel, Inhuman, Degrading Treatment, or Punishment. Infrastructure and operational improvements: addressing the …

Social Development and BMA to strengthen social services at border posts

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… of human trafficking, and children in need of care and protection.  Amanda Vokwana, the department’s Director of … of migration and border-related social issues, it is critical that social service professionals are part of border … is critical in addressing those challenges,” Mphilo said.  Infrastructure He highlighted the need to assess …

W Cape unveils key strategies to boost environmental resilience

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… steps to protect the province’s rich biodiversity and critical ecological infrastructure by launching two strategies to boost … areas for conservation, integrating environmental protection with responsible land-use planning. The WCPAES …

100 days in office: Advancing the strategic priorities of the GNU

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… both state and non-state actors to better deliver on our critical priorities. As part of this initiative, I hosted … included local and provincial government departments, fire protection associations (FPAs) and other key players in the … developing systems that not only safeguard the economy and infrastructure but also protect the lives and well-being of …

Security plan in place for upcoming elections

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… the public, our country’s strategic installations and infrastructure during the election period. We will do … these rights are the rights to freedom, security, and protection from all forms of violence from either public or … participate. Anyone who is found to have contravened these critical provisions of the Constitution during this period …

Work underway to resolve KZN water woes

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… of the department. The department further acknowledges the critical task of improving the management of waste water and … including funding of some R7.8 billion for several water infrastructure projects. “Through its water entity, … with decentralised water resource management and the protection of all rivers in KwaZulu-Natal. A notice has been …

PRASA spends R2.1 billion on rail infrastructure in Gauteng

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… (PRASA) has spent R2.1 billion in recovering the rail infrastructure in Gauteng to date. “PRASA is making … to regain patronage numbers, including the rebuilding of critical stations for commuters to access the trains,” … in the PRASA environment by 75%. “Recently, PRASA’s Protection Officers were declared Peace Officers under the …

Social compact initiatives critical to job creation

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… Cyril Ramaphosa during his State of the Nation Address are critical to promoting job creation. Nxesi said that there is … chaired by the Deputy President and will include Economic, Infrastructure and Employment Ministers, organised business … skills and educational framework; the extension of social protection to workers, and support for work seekers. The …

President Ramaphosa declares State of Disaster to address energy crisis

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… the crisis on farmers, on small businesses, on our water infrastructure, on our transport network and a number of … technically possible, it will also enable us to exempt critical infrastructure such as hospitals and water treatment … requirements while maintaining rigorous environmental protection as well as procurement principles and technical …

Government calls for protection of economic infrastructure

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… for every person in the country to protect the country’s critical economic infrastructure.    This follows recent incidents of cable … fences. Certain sections of the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act came into effect at the end of April. The act … Government calls for protection of economic infrastructure

Consultation on the Revised National Biodiversity Framework extended

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… is an important policy instrument for the management and protection of species and ecosystems. Cabinet approved it in … illegal trafficking of wild animals and plants. “The most critical areas in the assessment report related to freshwater … due to crop and stock losses and lower yields, damage to infrastructure, and even loss of life. “These impacts …

New security plan to curb theft, vandalism of rail infrastructure

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… to the fight against theft and vandalism of rail infrastructure. Mbalula on Tuesday participated in a debate … -       An e-guarding solution has been introduced for the protection of mission critical assets, which include substations, relay rooms and … New security plan to curb theft, vandalism of rail infrastructure

ADDRESS BY PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHOSA TO THE JOINT SITTING OF PARLIAMENT ON SOUTH AFRICA’S ECONOMIC RECONSTRUCTION AND RECOVERY PLAN

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… -      To create jobs, primarily through aggressive infrastructure investment and mass employment programmes;  … The evidence suggests that the expansion of social protection has kept more than 5 million people above the food … housing for the benefit of our people.  We will focus on critical network infrastructure such as ports, roads and rail …

Four Prasa officials dismissed

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… of SA (Prasa) has dismissed four senior officials in its Protection Services Department, who have been found guilty of … undermined Prasa’s ability to ensure the protection of its infrastructure, which is critical to the proper functioning of our passenger rail …

Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Act signed into law

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… with customary law and practices. It also provides for the protection and promotion of the institutions of traditional … Act repealed President Ramaphosa has also assented to the Critical Infrastructure Act, which repeals the apartheid-era National … Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Act signed into law …