South Africa

The South African Women in Science Awards (SAWiSA), which recognises and rewards excellence by women in science and technology, will take place in September.

Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister, Nomalungelo Gina, has urged entrepreneurs in KwaZulu-Natal to grow their enterprises in order to make their mark in the country’s mainstream economy, and contribute in creating more jobs.

International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, will pay a working visit to Moroni, Comoros where she will meet with her counterpart, Dhoihir Dhoulkamal on Friday. 

Cabinet has expressed its condolences to the family and friends of the 73 people who died from a five-story building that was burned down in Marshaltown, Johannesburg. 

Survivors of a fire that engulfed a Johannesburg building in the early hours of the morning, are to be placed in alternative accommodation in nearby buildings.

Cabinet has directed the Economic Cluster to put in place an action plan on food prices, food security and access to food.

Cabinet has called on citizens to work collectively in the fight against crime.

As Women’s Month draws to a close, Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, Judith Tshabalala, has taken stock of the invaluable role women continue to play in water conservation and the prevention of water pollution in their communities.

Cabinet has approved the extension period for the payment of the Taxi Relief Fund for another 12 months. 

Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says that work to ensure that those who are found to be responsible for state capture, are held to account is continuing. 

The Cabinet continues to receive an update on the electricity situation in the country and notes reports of the continued improvement in electricity availability. 

Cabinet has welcomed the Quarterly Labour Force Survey results which show a slight decrease in the unemployment rate from 32.9% in the first quarter to 32.6% in the second quarter of 2023.

Cabinet has expressed its appreciation to Team South Africa ably led by President Cyril Ramaphosa who ensured the 15th BRICS Summit was a great success. 

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister Thembi Nkadimeng will convene the 4th meeting of BRICS Ministers responsible for disaster management portfolios next month.

The death toll from a fire which engulfed a five story building in the Johannesburg inner city in the early hours of Thursday morning has risen to 73, with some 43 people injured.