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Mhlauli urges Mfuleni youth to seize opportunities

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Deputy Minister in the Presidency Nonceba Mhlauli has urged young people in Mfuleni to seize employment, skills and business opportunities made available through government’s Community Youth Services Outreach Programme.

Indaba places fire risk crisis under the spotlight

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South Africa faces a complex and worsening fire risk environment, driven by rapid urbanisation, the rapid growth of informal settlements, expansion of the wildland–urban interface, climate variability, and uneven municipal capacity.

SADC region continues to lead globally in HIV response

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The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Lydia Zigomo, says the SADC region continues to lead globally in HIV response, with sustained reductions in new infections and AIDS-related deaths driven by a combination of prevention and treatment scale-up.

President delays proclamation of sections of NHI Act

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has agreed to delay the proclamation of any sections of the National Health Insurance Act (NHI) following litigation brought against the President and the Minister of Health.

Afreximbank commits $8 billion to bolster SA’s economy

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South Africa’s strategic partnership with the African Export–Import Bank (Afreximbank) has unlocked a US$8 billion commitment to drive industrial growth, create jobs, and strengthen the economy by adding more value to South Africa’s natural resources.

Gauteng open for investment

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The Gauteng Provincial Government says its approach to economic growth is firmly grounded in the reindustrialisation of Gauteng and the deliberate inclusion of township and local enterprises in the mainstream economy.

Mahlobo embarks on strategic visit to Japan

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Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister David Mahlobo is undertaking a high-level working visit to Japan to strengthen bilateral cooperation between South Africa and Japan in the water and sanitation sector.