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Race to secure safe water for all

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… and disposal’ to ‘reduce, reuse, recycle and resource recovery’. Presented during the World Water Day Summit and … wastewater management generates social, environmental and economic benefits essential for sustainable development. It … said. In the context of a circular economy, whereby economic development is balanced with the protection of …

Finance Minister, Governor attends G20 meeting

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… the resilience of economies as a pillar of sustainable economic growth. Ministers and Governors reaffirmed their … greater inclusiveness and reduce inequality in pursuit of economic growth. Ministers and Central Bank Governors met at … confidence where they agreed that the global economic recovery is moderate and continues to be weaker than …

Upgrades for Cedar road continue

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… the next few years,” said MEC Vadi.  He said the greater economic benefit for the area is the development … capacity, pavement integrity and promote black owned economic enterprise during the construction period. … of the deceased during this time of grief and speedy recovery to the injured. We would like to once again urge …

2017 Budget Speech

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… in a comprehensive set of social entitlements. Wealth and economic opportunities must be equitably shared. These … We have a shared responsibility to address the social and economic challenges before us. These South African realities … economic growth, there are signs that a more sustainable recovery might be under way.  Growth in the United States and …

SONA 2017: Plans to boost employment

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… indications were that South Africa had entered a period of recovery, the economy is still not growing fast enough to … to call on South Africans to “unite in driving radical economic transformation for the good of our country.”   He …

State of the Nation Address 2017: Full speech

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… poverty, inequality and unemployment. While the global economic environment remains uncertain, indications are that we have entered a period of recovery. We anticipate an economic growth rate of 1.3 per cent in 2017 following an …

Minister urges investors to look South

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… to South Africa. Firstly, you may be aware of the sluggish economic growth that we are facing with the projected 1.3% … investment and confidence. This will ensure that our economic recovery is more rapid. The infrastructure investment – …

Economic exclusion must be confronted - President

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… cannot be achieved if we allow the status quo to persist. Economic inclusion since 1994 demonstrated that we can grow … President Zuma said as the country begins a new phase of economic recovery, “we have to make sure we take everyone along”. “We … Economic exclusion must be confronted - President …

Drought continues despite good rains

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… warned that this does not translate to any indication of a recovery from the current drought. Currently, the average dam … and remain drought stricken. We only anticipate a full recovery in about three years-time,” said Minister Mokonyane. … and skills development (in line with engagements at World Economic Forum 2017), as well as Joint - planning covering …

Condolences for families of KZN children

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… to the bereaved families. We wish all injured a speedy recovery,” said Government Communication and Information … 3.4% of South Africa’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). “The economic impact of accidents and road deaths play a …

International community confident in SA

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… aimed at opening market access and deepening existing economic ties. “This was implemented through bilateral … “It further demonstrates that our country is on a path to recovery and continues to be a viable investment … tourism continues to be an important part of our economic diplomacy efforts, contributing to job creation and …

Parliament rejects no confidence motion

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… the expansionary outlook of this government towards economic investments; The first female AU Commission … The energy challenge was resolved and nine-point plan for economic recovery developed. “South Africans would be better served by …

Protesters urged to maintain peace

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… third event, which included a night vigil and a march by Economic Freedom Front (EFF) supporters, was in many … a nearby clinic.  SAPS has wished their members a speedy recovery. “These unfortunate incidents, which resulted in …

Task team to monitor water restrictions

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… in the statement issued on Thursday. Gauteng, the main economic hub of the country, is also setting up a Joint … take at least two to three years to see any significant recovery in dam capacity and this could even extend to five … it is very likely that we can expect an extended period of recovery. We are therefore still in for a long road to …

2016 Medium Term Budget Policy Statement

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… Government’s goals and objectives.  It explains the economic environment within which those objectives are being … remain to promote social transformation and more inclusive economic growth, and to achieve a much better life and … things to support investment and confidence, our economic recovery will be more rapid. Measured and balanced fiscal …

National Treasury revises growth down to 0.5%

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… supply, improved labour relations, low inflation, a recovery in business and consumer confidence, stabilising … buoyant, National Treasury said. “To achieve the goal of economic transformation and build an equitable society, South … and free the potential of each person’.” While global economic weakness plays a large role in South Africa’s …

Condolences for Tembisa train accident victim

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… of train drivers. Magadzi has also wished a speedy recovery for those who were injured. “Safety, effectiveness … single largest mode of transportation and links them to economic opportunities,” she said. Magadzi said over and …

Cape mountain zebra moves off most endangered list

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… in Johannesburg. The proposal was based on the remarkable recovery from just less than 100 individual animals in the … conservation of this subspecies, as it opens up additional economic opportunities that can support the expansion of …

Manufacturing income up by 9.4%

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… Stats SA. The report is a periodic survey which measures economic activity in the manufacturing sector of the South … 000 in 2007 to a low of 485 000 in 2011 before a slight recovery to 502 000 in 2014 (a loss of 39 000 between 2007 …

Calls for Africa's representation at UNSC

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… illicit financial flows. The Joint African Union and UN Economic Commission for Africa's High-level Panel on Illicit … flows deprive developing countries of the much-needed economic resources to uplift their economies in order to … of the global economy, and recognized that global economic recovery continues to be weak and uneven. They reiterated the …