South Africa

The Presidential Climate Commission has welcomed the appointment of Dr Crispian Olver as the new deputy chairperson of the commission.

As South Africa prepares to participate in the UN Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP29), government has indicated that it will advocate for climate finance for developing nations, adaptation and international cooperation.

On Monday, 28 October, the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, will launch an Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) listening tour in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape.

Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, David Mahlobo, says with the right investments in water and sanitation infrastructure, the full potential of any region can be unlocked, attracting new businesses, creating jobs, and improving the quality of life.

The Presidency has reaffirmed South Africa’s commitment to a foreign policy grounded in solidarity, peace, equality, human rights and sustainable development for the benefit of all.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says while there is still much work to do, South Africa is on track “towards a public transport system that is safer, more efficient and more affordable”.

The Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Bernice Swarts, will participate in the 36th Meeting of the Parties (MOP 36) to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer in Bangkok, Thailand, from Monday.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Dr Crispian Olver as the new Deputy Chairperson of the Presidential Climate Commission (PCC), effective from 1 November 2024.

South Africa is now deemed to have largely addressed 16 of the 22 action items in its Action Plan to exit the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list.

The past three years have been challenging for South Africa's livestock and poultry industry because of the spread of animal diseases. Throughout this period, we have had various cases of foot and mouth (FMD) disease in cattle, African swine fever in pigs, and avian influenza in poultry. While animal disease outbreaks are not unique to South Africa and indeed common across the world, South Africa's challenges have intensified in the recent past.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the release of the preliminary results of the general elections in Mozambique by the National Electoral Commission (CNE).

Deputy President Paul Mashatile says the passing of former Labour Minister Membathisi Mdladlana has been an enormous loss not only for his family, but the country and the democratic movement.

The Department of Basic Education says it is concerned at the increasing reports of food poisoning involving children of school-going age.

The Department of Home Affairs is proud to announce that it has issued the first-ever South African marriage certificates officially recognising the “type of marriage” of “Muslim.”

South Africa’s Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Bernice Swarts, will participate in the 36th Meeting of the Parties (MOP 36) to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer in Bangkok, Thailand.