South Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa says government is working on mechanisms to improve protection for those who blow the whistle on corruption.

The completion of the spectrum auction in the telecommunications sector has unlocked new investment and contributed R14 billion to the fiscus, says President Cyril Ramaphosa.

South Africa’s infrastructure build programme is gaining pace, says President Cyril Ramaphosa.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that work is underway to develop a mechanism for a targeted Basic Income Support (BIS) for the most vulnerable, within the country’s fiscal constraints.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced funding initiatives for small businesses with the intention of creating jobs and growing established small businesses.

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Thursday that South Africa will continue to expand trade and investment opportunities with global trade partners to attract investment and financing.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says government’s immediate priority in the next year is to restore energy security in the country.

The Presidency and the National Treasury will over the next three years work together to rationalise government departments, entities and programmes, in a move that is anticipated to see government achieve a R27 billion saving.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a national State of Disaster – with immediate effect – as a response to the current energy crisis gripping the country.

Government will over the next 12 months embark on efforts targeted at improving competitiveness in police call centre operations to support the proper functioning of the 10111 help line.