South Africa

The people of KwaZulu-Natal are brimming with pride and anticipation as they prepare to welcome the Springboks for their victory tour on Saturday. 

When he started farming vegetables in 2021, Sihle Maseko only had one hectare of land to grow his produce, but his hard work and determination to be successful has resulted in the creation of jobs for others.

The National Treasury has invited taxpayers, tax practitioners and members of the public to submit technical tax proposals to be considered for possible inclusion in the 2024 budget review.

The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum creates a significant opportunity to elevate issues associated with labour standards and social justice.

The sixth administration is on course to prudently manage government expenditure while retaining the focus on infrastructure, health, education and policing as critical areas of growth and development.

The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) is extending operating hours ahead of the voter registration weekend to allow for the collection IDs and passports.

Despite the constrained fiscal environment, the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) continues to demonstrate that it is ready, willing and able to respond to international, regional and internal threats.

Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma has called on South Africans, including various organisations, institutions and individuals, to play their part in raising awareness about the need to uphold disability rights.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the Census 2022 report clearly demonstrates the effectiveness of the economic and social policies that have been pursued by successive democratic administrations.

Gender-based violence and femicide continue to besiege the women of South Africa but the fight against the scourge will continue unabated.

The Department of Defence and Military Veterans has announced that the first batch of approved military veteran pension applicants received their first payment on Wednesday, 1 November 2023. 

There is “no intention” to change the mandate of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB).

The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) is celebrating the significant milestone of successfully producing and delivering one million vehicle driving licensing discs via their online system.

The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) is urging people travelling to malaria-endemic areas to take the appropriate precautions this summer. 

The South African government has joined calls for the protection of journalists’ rights, particularly during a time when South Africa is preparing for national elections.