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SA marks six months since first COVID-19 case

Monday, October 5, 2020

As South Africa marks six months since its first COVID-19 case was first reported, the country’s cumulative number of detected COVID-19 cases stands at 681 289.

SA elected chair of African Ministers of Trade

Monday, October 5, 2020

South Africa’s Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Ebrahim Patel, has been elected as the chair of the ministerial body tasked with finalising negotiations on the terms for the commencement of the preferential trade under the African Continent Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

SA must address unjust land ownership patterns

Monday, October 5, 2020

Transforming patterns of agricultural land ownership is vital not just to address the historical injustices of the past, but to safeguard the nation’s food security, says President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Post Office refutes claims made by newspaper

Friday, October 2, 2020

The South African Post Office Board says it has noted with concern the article published in today’s edition of The Star newspaper, titled ‘Ndabeni-Abrahams accused of sneaking in businessman in R2.1bn tender’.

Your guide for travel to SA amid COVID-19

Friday, October 2, 2020

A polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test certificate not older than 72 hours and travel insurance are just some of the requirements for travellers to South Africa upon arrival on the country’s shores.

Innovation key component to economic recovery

Friday, October 2, 2020

Innovation and the digital economy must be at the forefront of driving economic recovery in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, says Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister, Nomalungelo Gina.

Partnerships crucial to success of AFCFTA

Friday, October 2, 2020

Partnerships in mega projects are critical to the success of the Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement (AFCFTA), says South African High Commissioner to Mozambique, Mandisi Mpahlwa.