South Africa

By Moahlodi Maphori 

Protecting livelihoods and safeguarding jobs in South Africa’s sugar industry remains a key priority for government. The sector is a strategically important agricultural and agro-processing value chain, supporting more than 20,000 direct jobs across milling and cane-growing operations, while sustaining thousands of additional livelihoods in rural communities in KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga.

The Presidential eThekwini Working Group (PeWG) has taken a significant step toward strengthening collaboration between government and business, advancing a public-private partnership (PPP) policy framework aimed at improving service delivery and driving economic growth in eThekwini.

The Mkambati Nature Reserve in the Eastern Cape has been designated as South Africa’s newest Wetland of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention, marking a significant conservation milestone.

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says there is a high likelihood of minor impacts, with severe thunderstorms expected over the escarpment and eastern Highveld of Mpumalanga on Thursday.

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of two cold fronts, with good rainfall amounts expected to affect the Western Cape and Northern Cape from Friday until Monday.

As part of efforts to ensure that no child is left behind, the Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Nonceba Mhlauli, together with the CEO of HONOR Technologies Africa, Zou Lefeng, handed over laptops to learners of Kaalfontein High School in Ebony Park, Gauteng.

President Cyril Ramaphosa undertook a Working Visit to the Kingdom of Spain on Wednesday night.

Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, Sello Seitlholo, has raised concerns over delays in the completion of the R220 million upgrade of the Meyerton Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW).

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Roelf Meyer as South Africa’s Ambassador to the United States, describing him as a seasoned and capable envoy suited to strengthening bilateral relations.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for urgent reforms to unlock local economies, warning that poor governance at municipal level is undermining service delivery and stifling economic growth.