South Africa

Despite the myriad challenges facing the country, work continues to better the lives of several communities.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa is ripe with opportunities for among others, trade, investment and tourism.

President Cyril Ramaphosa said in his weekly newsletter that government is encouraged by the diversity and extent of the investment commitments made at the 4th South Africa Investment Conference (SAIC).

South Africa recorded 989 new COVID-19 cases, the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) has reported.

In an effort to match the success of other countries in redressing economic imbalances in a digital and multiplatform environment, government has launched the Marketing, Advertising and Communications SA (MAC SA) Charter Sector Council.

Human Settlements Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi will approach the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to conduct an investigation in all department’s entities where there are claims of wrongdoing and corruption.

With the Adjusted Alert Level 1 restrictions eased, Cabinet has reminded all people in South Africa to remain vigilant as COVID-19 has not yet been defeated, and it has called on those aged 12 years and older to vaccinate.

Cabinet has approved the Integrated Crime and Violence Prevention Strategy (ICVPS) for implementation.

Cabinet has approved the submission of the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty related measures to prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS MLI) to Parliament for ratification.

Cabinet is considering the impact the current conflict between Russia and Ukraine will have on South Africa’s economy.

Cabinet has expressed confidence that this year’s SA Investment Conference (SAIC) will build on the country’s investment tally, as part of the nation’s drive to attract R1.2 trillion in investment over five years.

As South Africa seeks to be regarded as a key investment destination of choice on the continent, Cabinet approved the publication of the Country Investment Strategy (CIS) for public comment.

Incoming Chief Justice, Raymond Zondo, says deepening the independence of the judiciary is one of his key targets for his term as leader of the South African judiciary and Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court.

Home Affairs Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has commended the officials involved in the bust of a passport syndicate in Krugersdorp.

The national Department of Transport is well on track with the production of outstanding driving licence cards.