South Africa

Government has committed to creating a favourable environment for trade and investment as South Africa and Vietnam work diligently to strengthen their economic ties, Deputy President Paul Mashatile said.

During his speech at the South Africa-Vietnam Business Forum held at the Capital Empire Hotel in Sandton on Friday, the Deputy President highlighted the importance of simplifying business operations, improving industrial infrastructure, and increasing trade finance support. 

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has reaffirmed the province’s commitment to accountability, cooperative governance, and community-centred service delivery.

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister (CoGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa, has welcomed the decision of the Head of the National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC), Dr Bongani Elias Sithole, to classify gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) as a national disaster in terms of Section 23 of the Disaster Management Act of 2002.

Heads of State and Government have started arriving in Johannesburg ahead of the G20 Leaders’ Summit, which officially opens tomorrow and concludes on Sunday at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg, Gauteng.

By prioritising investment in Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), the world not only safeguards vulnerable communities but also strengthens global infrastructure and economies – proving that every cent spent on prevention helps protect lives and livelihoods.

With one day to go before the commencement of the G20 Leaders’ Summit, operations across all designated ports of entry remained stable and incident-free over the past 24 hours, said the Border Management Authority (BMA).

Government has welcomed the South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) decision to cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.75%, with the prime lending rate now at 10.25%.

The G20 Sustainable Industrial Policy Report provides a strong foundation for collective action towards building diversified economic structures , said the Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Zuko Godlimpi.

The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa is calling for bold partnerships, innovation, and inclusive growth to transform historically marginalised coastal regions into vibrant economic hubs.

The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement declaring Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) a national crisis.