The Department of Social Development and its entity the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), have warned the public of fake sites and links for applications for the COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (cSRD) grants.
Amidst a fragmented geopolitical landscape, the President and CEO of the World Economic Forum, Børge Brende, has expressed support for South Africa’s Group 20 (G20) Presidency.
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says a global minimum tax is crucial to strengthening the tax base of developing countries and developing a fairer global tax system.
The friendship and collaboration between Japan and South Africa – as an essential factor in the advancement of peace, prosperity and mutual understanding – have been reflected upon at Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s meeting with Japanese Ambassador to South Africa, Fumio Shimizu.
The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato has applauded the arrest of two Immigration Specialists at the Beitbridge port of entry by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks).
The seven Chinese nationals standing trial for human trafficking and child labour have been found guilty on 160 counts in the Gauteng South Division Court in Johannesburg.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasised the importance of the Group of 20 (G20) members working together to overcome unprecedented challenges, including slow and uneven growth, rising debt burdens, persistent poverty and inequality, and the existential threat of climate change.
South Africa is taking the lead in global scientific collaboration as it assumes the G20 Presidency, with a strong focus on pandemic preparedness, emerging technologies and sustainable development.
Following the recovery of generation capacity and the replenishment of emergency reserves, Eskom has suspended load shedding.
Strategies for enhancing the agricultural sector, fostering economic growth, and promoting job creation will form part of Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s visit to the Free State.
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Deputy Governor, Fundi Tshazibana, has emphasised that emerging markets and developing economies need a blended approach to finance both climate change mitigation and adaptation.
Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has urged men to actively participate in the fight against HIV and AIDS.
Repairs at Eskom’s Majuba power station in Mpumalanga has placed the country closer to the suspension of load shedding, Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa said.
Free State Premier Maqueen Letsoha-Mathae says plans are underway to ensure that municipalities in the province can deliver basic services such as water, electricity, and refuse collection to the people.
Free State Premier Maqueen Letsoha-Mathae has assured that her government, in collaboration with the national Department of Health, will explore innovative solutions to prevent job losses in the province’s health sector.
