South Africa

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has participated in two multilateral meetings to cement international tax co-operation in Africa and among the BRICS countries.

Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu, has stressed the importance of consistent and sustainable water supply and sanitation services in KwaZulu-Natal.

Eskom board chairperson Mpho Makwana says the R9 billion concessional loan approved for the repurposing of the Komati Power Station is a “significant step” for South Africa’s transition towards clean energy.

The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) says it has taken note of the alleged procurement of hospital consumables and medical devices in breach of the Medicines and Related Substances Act.

The National Prosecuting Authority’s Asset Forfeiture Unit (NPA AFU) has obtained an order to preserve various properties which the unit says are the proceeds of illegal activities at the National Lotteries Commission (NLC).

Minister of Transport Fikile Mbalula says the construction of the R375-million Karino Interchange project has provided positive economic benefits for the Mbombela communities, particularly for small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs).

National Treasury and the National Revenue Fund will enter into an agreement with the Gauteng provincial government of the province’s commitment of settling its portion of the South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) debt.

Government has launched the Disrupting Harm in South Africa report that presents the national data needed in the country’s quest to protect our children.

President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to address the Presidential Climate Commission on government’s priority investment and financing interventions under the Just Energy Transition Investment Plan

Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya says efforts taken by the current administration to root out corruption and fight state capture are bearing fruit.

The World Bank has approved South Africa’s request for a $497 million project to decommission and repurpose the Komati coal-fired power plant using renewables and batteries.

The public has been encouraged to submit nominations for the Inaugural National Presidential Small Medium and Micro Enterprise (SMME) and Co-operatives Awards by Friday, 4 November.

The Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA), in partnership with the University of KwaZulu Natal, the National Planning Commission and KwaZulu-Natal Office of the Premier are set to host a three-day Government Capacity and Performance Review Conference.

South Africa’s financial sector has taken another huge step towards modernising the country’s payment ecosystem.

International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, has undertaken a working visit to Burundi to co-chair an inaugural Burundi-South Africa Joint Commission for Cooperation (JCC).