President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed Volkswagen Group Africa’s R4 billion investment linked to the introduction of the new Volkswagen Tengo, describing it as a vote of confidence in South Africa’s manufacturing capabilities, workers and investment environment.
Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has warned that Southern Africa cannot achieve meaningful industrialisation if it continues exporting raw materials, while importing the knowledge, technology and finished products that capture the greatest value.
Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) Deputy Minister John Steenhuisen is taking South Africa’s trade and investment agenda to Europe, with a working visit to Czechia, Poland and Germany from 31 August to 10 September 2026 aimed at strengthening bilateral economic relations and opening new opportunities for South African businesses.
Tourism Month kicks off in South Africa today under the theme: "Growing South Africa’s Tourism Sector in the Digital Era".
South Africa recorded a preliminary trade balance surplus of R20.1 billion in July 2026, driven by trade with Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho and Namibia (BELN), according to the South African Revenue Service (SARS).
Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla, says government is committed to working with traditional health practitioners to ensure that they are brought into the fold as the National Health Insurance (NHI) is implemented.
Government has reaffirmed its commitment to ending Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) through the operationalisation of the National Council on GBVF, which will provide a permanent, statutory and multisectoral mechanism to coordinate, monitor and strengthen the country’s response to the scourge.
The National Economic Development and Labour Council (NEDLAC) will this week hold the 2026 Symposium and the 31st annual Summit, bringing together government, labour, business and the community to discuss national challenges and find common solutions.
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says cold, wet and windy conditions are expected to affect parts of the Western Cape and Northern Cape from Thursday into Friday.
Deputy Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Peace Mabe has congratulated the Springboks on their hard-fought 33–26 victory over the New Zealand All Blacks at DHL Stadium in Cape Town this past weekend.
