South Africa

Government is working with provinces and metros to reclaim buildings that have been hijacked in the city centres and repurpose them for public use.

In a solemn moment during the State of the Nation Address (SONA), President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday evening, led the nation in mourning the tragic loss of 14 South African soldiers, who died while on a peacekeeping mission in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

South Africa’s Presidency of the Group of 20 (G20) presents a unique opportunity not only for the country itself, but also for the African continent and the Global South to foster greater economic growth for all.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says government is intensifying Operation Shanela which has been successful in arresting suspects, recovering firearms and seizing stolen vehicles.

Government will spend more than R940 billion on infrastructure over the next three years.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has used his State of the Nation Address (SONA) to reaffirm to the nation the country’s resilience and determination to overcome its challenges.

Government has reaffirmed its commitment to providing training for women entrepreneurs to equip them with the skills needed to compete for government tenders.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed concern at the potential impact of the decision by the United States government to suspend some of its funding for HIV and Tuberculosis (TB) programmes in African countries for 90 days.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that government will pour efforts into re-energising the mining industry.

Growing the economy and job creation are at the top of the seventh administration’s agenda, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Thursday.

National government and municipalities have committed to work together to set up professionally managed utilities for improved water and electricity services.

South Africa is strengthening the capabilities of law enforcement agencies to crack down on corruption and bring perpetrators to justice.

Government has undertaken a series of decisive actions to resolve the water crisis, to enable citizens to get water in the areas they live.

Over the next year, government will unleash a second wave of reforms aimed at unlocking the potential of South Africa’s economy.

The red carpet at Cape Town City Hall which played host to the State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday night, resembled the pages of a glossy magazine, as guests showcased the work of local designers while also helping to grow jobs.