South Africa

Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana has announced reforms that will create conditions to attract greater infrastructure investment by private sector particpation.

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says government non-interest expenditure is expected to increase in 2024/25.

Government is expected to launch the next phase of Operation Vulindlela aimed at accelerating the implementation of structural reforms.

Over the medium term, government will anchor its economic growth strategy on four key areas in order to support inclusive growth.

As part of efforts to exit the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, government will establish a shared forensic capability within the Financial Intelligence Centre to strengthen efforts to exit the grey list.

Government is exploring options for purchasing insurance for certain climate-related disaster events, where such a practice would not undermine budget sustainability.

National Treasury has warned that municipalities slow compliance with conditions of the debt relief programme on arrears to Eskom risk delaying debt write-offs.

With South Africa assuming the G20 Presidency later this, government will assign additional funding to the departments that will be involved in the preparations.

Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, David Mahlobo has hailed a partnership between the Department of Water and Sanitation and the University of South Africa’s (UNISA), to enhance the provision of clean and safe drinking water.

With the festive season approaching, KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has sent a strong warning to criminals that the police will intensify efforts to prevent criminal activities from taking place in the province.

Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has launched the Summer Campaign to encourage South Africans and visitors from across the globe to travel more, see hidden gems and explore all parts of South Africa.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has positioned South Africa as an attractive investment destination, with the most advanced and diverse economy in sub-Saharan Africa and strong, well-regulated financial markets.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile will brief Members of Parliament (MPs) in the National Assembly on Thursday, 31 October 2024. 

South Africa is hosting Russia’s Aerospace Forces to strengthen ties between the two nations.

Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality says the relocation of residents of the flood-prone area of Lapland in Kariega to the much safer Van Rooyen area, to occupy temporary houses, is progressing well.