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Economic transformation non-negotiable, says Trade Minister

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau has reaffirmed that South Africa’s economic transformation is “a constitutional and moral imperative” - warning that slow progress, non-compliance and fronting continue to undermine efforts to redress apartheid’s economic legacy.

Nzimande warns against misuse of AI and emerging technologies

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande, has called for greater vigilance in how scientific knowledge is applied, particularly as emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) become more pervasive.

SA intensifies fight against corruption

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Public Service and Administration Minister Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi says with the launch of the International Anti-Corruption Day, South Africa is moving towards a cleaner and an accountable state.

New Plant Improvement Act comes into effect

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

The Department of Agriculture has announced that the Plant Improvement Act, 2018 (Act 11 of 2018) and its accompanying regulations has officially come into effect on 1 December 2025.

SA, Mozambique strengthen regional cooperation for peace and prosperity

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

South Africa, in collaboration with Mozambique and other regional partners, has committed to enhancing efforts to promote regional integration and ensure peace and security in the region. 

This announcement was made by Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola during the fourth South Africa-Mozambique Bi-National Commission (BNC) held in Maputo on Tuesday.

The gathering was co-chaired by Lamola and Mozambique’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Maria Manuela dos Santos Lucas. 

Petrol prices increase in December

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Motorists will have to fork out more for fuel this festive season as the price of all grades of petrol have gone up this December.

President Ramaphosa positions Mozambique as SA’s top African economic partner

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

President Cyril Ramaphosa has used his official dinner remarks in Maputo to underscore Mozambique’s growing significance as South Africa’s leading economic partner on the continent, saying the two nations are one people bound by history and now firmly focused on shared prosperity.