South Africa

Over 200 people have been left homeless after a fire broke out at Plastic View informal settlement, the City of Tshwane Emergency Services Department said.

Parliament’s Ad Hoc Joint Committee on Flood Disaster Relief and Recovery has expressed satisfaction with progress made by Mpumalanga municipalities that were hit by floods last year.

A 27-year-old man is expected to appear in the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court on Monday after he found in possession of copper worth more than R50 million.

Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) President Zingiswa Losi says the federation has thrown its weight behind the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and for its renewal as the country continues to fight joblessness. 

Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says what African producers seek is increased access to markets.

The resuscitation of Clanwilliam Dam engineering work has sparked optimism among the West Coast corridor communities. 

Amid challenging global economic circumstances, United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai believes there is an opportunity to shape a stronger, new and forward-looking vision for United States-Africa trade. 

Secretary General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Wamkele Mene, says the United State of America's African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) initiative and the AfCFTA can be complementary and supportive trade initiatives.

KwaZulu-Natal Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs MEC, Siboniso Duma, has commended entrepreneurs based in the province that have been selected to showcase their products and services at the 2023 Intra–African Trade Fair (IATF) in Cairo, Egypt.

An extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) for a longer period of time can act as an instrument to entice investors to pour more resources into the African continent.

​​​​​​​United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken has reiterated President Joe Biden’s commitment to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) beyond 2025 when it expires. 

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Ebrahim Patel has used his address at the 2023 Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum to galvanise the message of a united Africa that is earnestly at work to reclaim its place in the world.

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.