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Somebody give me a pen! - President

Thursday, February 8, 2024

“The Bill has arrived at my desk. I’m going through the Bill. I’m looking for a pen!" - said President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday night, eliciting much laughter from a packed Joint Sitting of Parliament. 

Work underway to improve ports, rail

Thursday, February 8, 2024

To deal with severe inefficiencies in the country’s freight logistics system, government is taking action to improve the ports and rail network in a bid to restore them to world-class standards.

Investment in infrastructure gains momentum

Thursday, February 8, 2024

President Cyril Ramaphosa says investment in infrastructure is gaining momentum, and new and innovative funding mechanisms will be used to increase the construction of infrastructure.

Tintswalo, a child of democracy

Thursday, February 8, 2024

As the country marks 30 years of democracy, President Cyril Ramaphosa has used his State of the Nation Address (SONA) to outline how government has impacted the lives of ordinary people over the past three decades.

SA counts democratic gains of the last 30 years

Thursday, February 8, 2024

Despite an uphill battle over the last three decades, South Africa has successfully stayed the course of building a democratic society since the end of apartheid, says President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Guests begin to arrive for SONA 2024

Thursday, February 8, 2024

As the moment grows closer for President Cyril Ramaphosa to deliver the State of the Nation Address this evening (SONA), guests have begun streaming in for the much anticipated event at the Cape Town City Hall. 

Government conducts travel survey

Thursday, February 8, 2024

The Department of Transport has encouraged the public to participate in its annual travel survey on the accessibility of all transport systems to people with disabilities, elderly people, women and children.