South Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa will participate virtually in the General Debate of the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA76).

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says manufacturing and industrialisation remain key to stimulating South Africa’s economy.

President Cyril Ramaphosa will this afternoon deliver a pre-recorded video statement at the Opening Plenary Meeting of the High-Level Meeting on the 20th anniversary of the adoption of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action (DDPA).

The Department of Employment and Labour has announced the appointment of Sibusiso Phakathi as its new head for Supported Employment Enterprises (SEE).

President Cyril Ramaphosa will address a virtual Global COVID-19 Summit on Wednesday, at the invitation of United States President Joe Biden.

South Africa on Tuesday crossed the eight million mark for adults who are fully vaccinated.

Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu has pleaded with stakeholders in the water sector to rally behind ensuring that water supply exceeds demand.

President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to visit the construction site of the R1.65 billion Msikaba Bridge in the Eastern Cape on Thursday.

All parties interested in the annual review of the National Minimum Wage (NMW) for 2022 have until 1 October 2021 to submit written representations concerning possible adjustments.

Deputy President David Mabuza will on Wednesday go back to the Moqhaka Local Municipality in the Free State to engage with stakeholders to address the cause of the pollution of the Vaal River.

Deputy Minister for Mineral Resources and Energy, Dr Nobuhle Nkabane, says nuclear energy remains a key component in South Africa’s aim for cleaner energy consumption.

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has been granted an order to freeze R7.9 million held in the bank accounts of one professional service provider (PSP) and one contractor appointed by the Gauteng Provincial Government to refurbish AngloGold Ashanti Hospital (AGA Hospital) near Carletonville.

Tourism Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has thanked the German government for removing South Africa from the COVID-19 red list.

The Gauteng Legislature has sent its condolences to the family and friends of the City of Johannesburg Mayor, Jolidee Matongo, who passed away on Saturday evening.

Tourism Minister Lindiwe Sisulu says she is pleased that discussions are underway to find ways of getting the country and the continent out of the pandemic and revive the tourism sector.