South Africa

Hydrologists from the Department of Water and Sanitation say the country will not experience drought over the next three months, even though below normal rains are forecasted.

The North West Department of Rural, Environment and Agricultural Development has set aside R46 million to support smallholder farmers as planting season gets underway.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed South Africa’s support for Cuba’s annual resolution on the necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial embargo imposed by the United States of America against the country.

The newly revitalised Phuthaditjhaba Industrial Park should be used to inspire confidence in the South African economy, Trade and Industry Deputy Minister Bulelani Magwanishe said on Tuesday.

Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa is currently hosting his counterparts from the BRICS countries for a session where they will look at how to reinforce cultural and people-to-people relations.

South Africa is ready to host the African Development Bank’s Africa Investment Forum (AIF) which is a world-class initiative that is positioned to transform the continent’s infrastructure development landscape.

President Cyril Ramaphosa is back in the country after a successful working visit to Germany, where he attended the G20 Investment Summit and the G20 Compact with Africa Conference.

Government has condemned the posting of fake information attributed to political principals.

The Department of Water and Sanitation has appealed to citizens to avoid unnecessary exposure to the sun until the heatwave has subsided.

The Mount Edgecombe Interchange will contribute towards easing traffic congestion and promote road safety, says Transport Minister Blade Nzimande.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has commended German investors for their continued investment in the country, while also assuring them that concerns will be attended to as a matter of urgency.

Despite the scorching heatwave experienced in several parts of the country, it’s all systems go for 1 000 youth in the Free State, Northern Cape and North West provinces participating in the annual youth camps.

The Compensation Fund has assured medical service providers that it will improve its payment system to address backlogs.

Trade and Industry Deputy Minister Bulelani Magwanishe and the Free State MEC for Economic, Small Business Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs, Limakatso Mahasa, will today launch the revitalised Phuthaditjhaba Industrial Park, which is expected to boost the local economy.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended congratulations to Jair Bolsonaro on his election as the President of Brazil.