South Africa

South Africa is committed to cementing economic ties with Belgium, says Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister, Fikile Majola.

Public Service Commission (PSC) Chairperson, Professor Somadoda Fikeni, has commended the interventions by Mpumalanga Health Department to deploy 19 more ambulances in the province in the beginning of the new financial year.

Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu has set the wheels in motion towards establishing and sustaining collaborations with global partners with common interests, in an attempt to enhance measures to ensure water security.

Government remains committed to supporting the black-owned business sector in their efforts to rebuild their businesses following the economic downturn, said Deputy President Paul Mashatile.

The vital relationship between trees and forests with health-related matters was highlighted during the observation of the International Day of Forests on Friday.

Stigma and discrimination remain barriers that limit access to tuberculosis (TB) screening, treatment and care – compromising the lives of people who are infected and affected by the disease.

The Department of Higher Education and Training has invited young South Africans to submit applications for the 47th WorldSkills International Competition to take place in Lyon, France from 10 -15 September 2024.

Tourism Minster Patricia de Lille says after she sought legal opinion, she was told that the proposed Tottenham Hotspur sponsorship is unlawful and invalid.

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) Minister, Thembi Nkadimeng, has instructed the National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC) to remain in contact with the Eastern Cape Provincial and District Disaster Management Centres.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has told the National Assembly that the District Development Model (DDM) presents the best way to assist municipalities to function more effectively and optimally.

Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu, has reinforced government’s commitment to ensure water security by 2030 and beyond, while also working towards improving and enhancing sanitation related services in the country.

Basic Education Minister, Angie Motshekga, and Her Majesty Queen Mathilde of the Belgians will today visit Emuseni Day Care Centre in Orlando West, Soweto.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has outlined several areas where South Africa and Belgium can collaborate to create mutually beneficial opportunities.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile says government and Eskom are working together to resolve the “inherent risk” that municipal Eskom debt has on the stability of the power utility and the economy.

A series of recent government interventions have seen a drastic reduction in unanswered Parliamentary questions.