South Africa and Namibia have been urged to accelerate cooperation in the energy and mining sectors to unlock the economic potential of recent oil and gas discoveries and deepen regional integration.
Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Seiso Mohai, says developing nations cannot achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development alone, even as South Africa continues its work to eradicate poverty, fight inequality and protect the planet.
The fight against corruption remains one of the major priorities of the Seventh Administration. Law enforcement agencies are acting swiftly to arrest, suspend or otherwise hold accountable those suspected of involvement in corruption. This commitment is re-enforced through a range of measures, including the ongoing judicial commission to investigate serious allegations of corruption, criminality and the infiltration of law enforcement agencies.
The Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Seiso Mohai, today reaffirmed South Africa's unwavering commitment to achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has pledged to work with the Nazareth Baptist Church and built-environment stakeholders to strengthen construction practices, improve building safety and help prevent future building collapses following Monday's wall collapse at the church's Inanda complex in KwaZulu-Natal.
Eastern Cape Agriculture MEC Nonceba Kontsiwe has welcomed the strong public support shown during the department's Agricultural Show at Kirkwood, in the Sarah Baartman District, where farmers successfully marketed and sold their produce.
Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Bernice Swarts has called on African leaders to develop a system to transform air quality information management and help improve the lives of millions of Africans who continue to breathe air that does not meet internationally recognised health standards.
Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Narend Singh has urged authorities to strengthen collaboration to ensure the successful prosecution of those involved in the illegal trade of fisheries resources.
Over 13 000 suspects were nabbed for various offences in nationwide Operation Shanela II police operations.
The joint meeting of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Ministers responsible for Energy and Water gets underway today, with Ministers expected to thrash out measures aimed at strengthening regional energy security, improving water resource management and advancing sustainable socio-economic development.
