South Africa

Accelerating land reform remains the key priority of government, says Deputy President Paul Mashatile.

The Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Zuko Godlimpi, has called for a resilient health system that prioritises equitable access and sustainable solutions in times of crisis.

The Council for the Built Environment (CBE) is on track to convene its second Built Environment Climate Change Indaba (BECCI) next week.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed the Tribunal President and Judges of the Special Tribunal, which has a statutory mandate to recover public funds syphoned from the fiscus through corruption, fraud and illicit money flows. 

The Water Task Team is actively overseeing the implementation of measures that will allow municipalities to promptly act on Rand Water’s recommendations to prevent water depletion in Gauteng. 

The South African government seeks to attract foreign investment to foster inclusive growth and tackle structural barriers faced by marginalised communities.

Government aims to launch the Presidential Index for Gender Inclusive Supply Chains, a tool that will track South Africa’s progress in integrating women into every layer of the economic landscape, says Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga.

The Government of National Unity (GNU) clearing house mechanism has formed a task team to address concerns raised by various parties regarding the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Act.

The Department of Trade Industry and Competition (dtic), in partnership with the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and the University of Free State, Bloemfontein Campus, will launch the Khoebo Innovation Promotion Programme (KIPP) on Monday.

While there might be a difference of opinion on how to address the myriad of challenges facing South Africa, the Government of National Unity (GNU) agrees on the strategic task of fiscal consolidation.

South Africa has welcomed the convening and outcomes of the 6th Conference of States Parties (CSP) to the African Nuclear-Weapons-Free Zone Treaty, also known as the Pelindaba Treaty.

Fourteen people have appeared in court on allegations of fraud and money laundering, the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (the Hawks) said.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has wished South Africa’s Hindu community a blessed and festive Diwali/Deepavali 2024.

President Cyril Ramaphosa is on Friday expected to lead a meeting with the Limpopo Provincial Executive.

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has welcomed the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) presented in Parliament by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana on Wednesday.