South Africa

Crime fighting will remain a priority for government this year, with the introduction of several mobilisation strategies to help address the scourge.

Government will complete all outstanding projects under the Accelerated Schools Infrastructure Delivery Initiative (ASIDI) programme by the end of the next financial year, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Friday.

Let us put all the negativity that has dogged our country behind us "because a new dawn is upon us" - was the strong message that newly elected South African President Cyril Ramaphosa shared with the nation on Friday night.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the introduction of a national minimum wage is an example of what is possible when South Africans engage in meaningful dialogue to resolve differences.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says his administration will be guided by former President Nelson Mandela’s vision to lead South Africa with ethical behaviour and leadership.

Finance Minister is expected to clarify all aspects of financing free higher education during the Budget Speech next week.

Government will take a decisive approach towards land reform and redistribution this year.

STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA, MR CYRIL RAMAPHOSA

In his maiden speech to the nation since his election on Thursday, President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a list of swift moves aimed at getting the South African economy growing again, vowing to work with social partners to achieve these targets.

While Eskom has accepted the resignation letter of Matshela Koko, it will consider instituting legal action against the former group executive.

President Cyril Ramaphosa, in his State of the Nation Address on Friday, announced that government will enhance support for destination marketing in key tourism markets.

Government will initiate a process to review the number and size of national government departments, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Friday.

Government is serious about fighting corruption in South Africa, with law enforcement agencies already strengthening their capacities in order to clamp down on corrupt activities, both in public and private sectors.

Government will this year intensify its engagements with all stakeholders on the revised Mining Charter to ensure that it is truly an effective instrument to sustainably transform the face of mining in South Africa.

Newly elected President, Cyril Ramaphosa, has allayed fears of any disruption to the efficient delivery of social grants.