South Africa

Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minster Sihle Zikalala is today expected to deliver a keynote address at the Ray Nkonyeni Municipality (RNM) Investment Conference.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised the BRICS nations, saying the bloc has the potential to possess “truly immense” power.
Putin was delivering remarks at the 16th BRICS Summit underway in Kazan, Russia.

The Portfolio Committee on Basic Education is satisfied with the updated Status Report on Matric Examinations Readiness, noting that the first day proceeded smoothly, despite challenges posed by severe weather conditions in the Eastern Cape.

The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa, will brief media on the state of readiness for the summer season on Monday, 28 October 2024.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile will convene the second meeting of the Government of National Unity (GNU) clearing house mechanism on Thursday, 24 October 2024.

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau says through the Automotive Production and Development Programme (APDP), the dtic has provided critical incentives and policy frameworks to help drive investment, innovation and job creation.

Children, individuals and organisations promoting child rights and wellbeing have put their collective weight behind a shared set of national priorities that have the potential to transform the lives of children and shape the future of the nation.

Designation research studies are underway to strengthen the role of local production and content in the South African public procurement system, says Chief Director of Industrial Procurement and Development at the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), Advocate Tebogo Makube.

KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) MEC, Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has called for peace and stability in Onyango Villages, Nongoma.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on the BRICS bloc of countries to ensure that the potential of the bloc’s economic partnership is realised for the benefit of all the members.

Government has affirmed its commitment to addressing gender equality in relation to women being disproportionately affected by the impacts of climate change through policy, legislation and action.

Kazan, Russia: President Cyril Ramaphosa has hailed the BRICS bloc of countries as a beacon of hope for countries in the global South.

With climate-driven events such as droughts and floods disrupting agricultural production across the continent, and leading to increasing food insecurity, government has called on the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to act now against climate change.

The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities has urged communities to report cases of abuse of women, youth and people with disabilities to their nearest police stations.

Acting President Paul Mashatile has declared a Special Official Funeral Category 2 to honour former Minister of Labour and High Commissioner to Canada, Membathisi Mphumzi Shepherd Mdladlana.