Cabinet has welcomed the launch of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Institute of South Africa at the Johannesburg Business School on Wednesday.
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) says Swiss engineering company, Asea Brown Boveri (ABB), is expected to pay some R2.5 billion in “punitive reparations to South Africa” for its part in State Capture.
Cabinet has approved the country’s National Strategy on Anti-Money Laundering, Counter Financing of Terrorism and Counter Financing of Proliferation (AML/CFT/CPF), together with the National Risk Assessment.
Cabinet has considered and approved the Research Report on disability-related costs on households with children with disabilities and adults with physical disabilities.
Cabinet has called on the public to take extra care during the upcoming festive season.
During a post-Cabinet media briefing on Thursday, Minister in the Presidency Mondli Gungubele said Cabinet in the meeting urged the public to ensure their own safety and that of others, especially children, who must be supervised at all times.
“By exercising extreme care and responsible behaviour, we can guarantee an enjoyable time of celebration with family and friends,” he said.
Cabinet has welcomed the production of the next generation Ford Ranger by Ford Motor Company of South Africa (FMCSA), which saw a capital investment of R15.8 billion.
Cabinet has welcomed the results of Statistics South Africa’s QLFS for the third quarter of 2022, which indicated that 204 000 jobs were gained between the second and third quarters of 2022.
South Africa and Korea are celebrating their 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations this year.
Formal diplomatic relations between the countries were established on 1 December 1992, two years after the release of former President Nelson Mandela, from prison.
However, according to the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), the historic contact can be traced as far back as the Korean War from 1950 to 1953.
The Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements has adopted the Housing Consumer Protection Bill for it to be referred to the National Assembly for consideration.
Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister, Nomalungelo Gina, says the cannabis sector has a huge potential for development for the small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) located in rural areas where poverty is concentrated.
