South Africa

The National Assembly at its plenary sitting on Thursday passed the Adjustments Appropriation Bill and the Special Appropriation Bill.

Presidential spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, says President Cyril Ramaphosa is still engaging stakeholders with regards to the way forward following findings by an Independent Section 89 panel that the President may have violated his oath of office.

While South Africa has made significant inroads in the prevention and treatment of HIV and AIDS, Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla has raised concerns about infections that continue to soar.

Cabinet has approved the 2022 Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Decadal Plan, which serves as an implementation guide of the 2019 White Paper on STI.

Cabinet has approved the publication of the Green Hydrogen Commercialisation Strategy (GHCS) for public comment.

Cabinet has approved the Amendment Bills -- the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) Bill of 2022 and Repeal of the Transkeian Penal Code Bill of 2022 -- for submission to Parliament for further processing.

Cabinet has welcomed the launch of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Institute of South Africa at the Johannesburg Business School on Wednesday.

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) says Swiss engineering company, Asea Brown Boveri (ABB), is expected to pay some R2.5 billion in “punitive reparations to South Africa” for its part in State Capture.

Cabinet has approved the country’s National Strategy on Anti-Money Laundering, Counter Financing of Terrorism and Counter Financing of Proliferation (AML/CFT/CPF), together with the National Risk Assessment.

Cabinet has considered and approved the Research Report on disability-related costs on households with children with disabilities and adults with physical disabilities.

Cabinet has called on the public to take extra care during the upcoming festive season.

Cabinet has welcomed the production of the next generation Ford Ranger by Ford Motor Company of South Africa (FMCSA), which saw a capital investment of R15.8 billion.

Cabinet has welcomed the results of Statistics South Africa’s QLFS for the third quarter of 2022, which indicated that 204 000 jobs were gained between the second and third quarters of 2022.

South Africa and Korea are celebrating their 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations this year. 

The Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements has adopted the Housing Consumer Protection Bill for it to be referred to the National Assembly for consideration.