Cape Town – Agriculture Minister Senzeni Zokwana has welcomed President Jacob Zuma’s State of the Nation Address (SONA), saying that it highlighted government’s plans to transform the economy and deal with poverty and unemployment.
Government says it is "disappointed and disgusted" at what it described as the "despicable" conduct of some elected public representatives.
Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma says the year 2015 will mark the beginning of the first phase of broadband roll out in South Africa to give the economy of the country a major push.
Pretoria - While some of the loss-making South African Airways (SAA) international routes will be phased out - this will be done in a responsible way, that does not have a negative effect, says President Jacob Zuma.
Pretoria - In an effort to accelerate the rollout of the new Smart ID Card, government has partnered with local banks, President Zuma announced on Thursday.
President Jacob Zuma delivered the State Of the Nation Address on Thursday night, declaring that, while there were challenges, South Africa was on solid footing.
Pretoria – Government has ring-fenced a total of R2.1 billion to revitalise distressed mining towns in the country, President Jacob Zuma said during his State of the Nation Address on Thursday.
Pretoria – Talks around introducing Operation Phakisa in the mining sector are gaining momentum, with President Jacob Zuma having alluded to plans to bring the “big fast results” approach to one of the most lucrative arms of the South African economy.
Cape Town – President Jacob Zuma dedicated much of his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday evening, to reveal plans that are in motion to deal with the country’s electricity challenges.
Pretoria - Government’s intervention to support the manufacturing sector is bearing fruit, with the Automotive Investment Scheme unlocking private sector investment of R24.5 billion.
Pretoria - Foreign nationals will not be allowed to own land in South Africa, but will be eligible for long term lease, President Jacob Zuma announced during his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday.
Pretoria - Government will enhance agro-processing exports, which have been growing rapidly, to new markets in the African continent and China, says President Jacob Zuma.
Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma says the National Infrastructure Development programme continues to be a key job driver and catalyst for economic growth.
Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma says the year 2015 will see further improvements in labour legislation to further promote worker rights.
Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has appealed to communities to protest within the ambit of the law and in a peaceful manner.
