South Africa

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.

With a national state of disaster having been declared in three provinces, newly elected President Cyril Ramaphosa has appealed to the nation to continue to intensify efforts to use water wisely.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on all public servants to become agents for change.

The eyes of the nation are on President Cyril Ramaphosa, who has arrived on the steps of the National Assembly in Parliament to deliver his first State of the Nation Address.

The colour red and stand-out fashion accessories were the trend to be seen on the red carpet, shortly ahead of the State of the Nation Address, on Friday night.

Minister in the Presidency responsible for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Jeff Radebe, says government is ready for President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address (SONA).